Project Manager

Appleton Finn; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Appleton Finn is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager to oversee major transportation and infrastructure construction projects throughout the Los Angeles area. The role leads planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution while coordinating with field teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of heavy civil experience, strong knowledge of contracts, budgeting, scheduling, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction experience with heavy civil and transportation infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution for major civil projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract management

Project controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager to oversee major transportation and infrastructure construction projects throughout the Los Angeles area.

The Project Manager will lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution while coordinating with field teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout.
• Oversee project budgets, cost control, schedules, and overall performance.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, Engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project documents.
• Monitor project progress, costs, quality, and schedule performance.
• Manage owner relationships, progress meetings, and project communications.
• Identify and resolve project issues, risks, and potential delays.
• Maintain project documentation, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.

Requirements

• 7+ years of construction experience, with significant Heavy Civil and transportation infrastructure experience.
• Previous experience as a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Assistant Project Manager.
• Experience managing major civil and transportation projects such as:
• Highways, freeways, and roadways
• Bridges, overpasses, and structures
• Highway interchanges and roadway improvements
• Grading, earthwork, and site development
• Concrete and paving
• Public works and transportation infrastructure
• Caltrans and other public agency projects
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, budgeting, scheduling, and project controls.
• Ability to manage subcontractors, project teams, and multiple project activities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred.

Ideal candidates:

Experienced Project Managers with a strong Heavy Civil and transportation background who have successfully delivered large-scale highway, roadway, bridge, and public infrastructure projects in the Los Angeles/Southern California market.