Project Manager

Lvi-Associates; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lvi-Associates in California seeks a Heavy Civil Project Manager to lead road, highway paving, and grading projects in the Bay Area and Northern California. You will oversee budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships from preconstruction through closeout.

The role requires a proven track record in heavy civil construction, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager on heavy civil construction projects.
• Experience managing road, highway paving, and grading projects is required.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction methods, scheduling, and project controls.
• Experience managing project budgets, change orders, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple heavy civil construction projects from award through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to clients and company leadership.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, change orders, and submittals.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Work closely with Superintendents to coordinate field activities and production goals.
• Manage procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Track project financial performance and prepare monthly cost reports.
• Assist with estimating, bidding, and project pursuits as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

Project Manager (PR/610418) Vallejo, California

Salary: USD150000 - USD200000 per year

Our client isseeking an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager to join their team in Vallejo, California. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated construction professional to take ownership of challenging and rewarding infrastructure projects throughout the Bay Area and Northern California.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing heavy road, highway paving, grading, and civil construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. They are looking for a leader who can successfully oversee project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, field operations, client relationships, and overall project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple heavy civil construction projects from award through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to clients and company leadership.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, change orders, and submittals.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Work closely with Superintendents to coordinate field activities and production goals.
• Manage procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Track project financial performance and prepare monthly cost reports.
• Assist with estimating, bidding, and project pursuits as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager on heavy civil construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing road, highway paving, and grading projects is required.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction methods, scheduling, and project controls.
• Experience managing project budgets, change orders, and contract administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Preferred Experience

• Asphalt paving, earthwork, grading, roadway reconstruction, or highway improvement projects.
• Public works and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with self-perform crews and heavy equipment operations.