Project Manager - CA

Quanta Services, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Vacation and Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation & sick leave

Job summary

A geotechnical drilling company is seeking a Project Manager in San Diego, CA, to lead geotechnical construction projects across Southern California. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of project management experience in civil construction, specifically with deep foundations and heavy civil work. Responsibilities include managing project execution, budgets, and field coordination. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. Competitive medical benefits and a 401k plan are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years project management experience in geotechnical or heavy civil construction.
• Working knowledge of deep foundation and earth retention methods.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets from six figures to multi-million dollar scopes.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets from six figures to multi-million dollar scopes.
• Strong field presence with superintendents, crews, owners, and engineers.
• Willingness to travel to project sites within Southern California. Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Track financials and manage change orders.
• Work with crews to keep production on track.
• Owner & Engineer Interface — Run owner communications, RFIs, and submittals with technical credibility.
• Subcontractor & Vendor Management — Hold subs and suppliers accountable to scope, schedule, and quality.
• Submittals & Documentation — Manage means and methods, design calculations, equipment plans, and material submittals.
• Safety Leadership — Enforce safe practices and lead by example on every site.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Control

Field Coordination

Communication

Quality Oversight

Microsoft Office

Scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling Tools

Job description

About Us

Crux Subsurface, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is a geotechnical drilling company merging innovation with experience to consistently provide accurate data and efficient, constructible solutions to projects of any size.

Our multidisciplinary team combines the expertise of structural and geotechnical engineers with experienced drillers, construction managers, geologists, and quality management specialists.

About this Role

Crux Subsurface is hiring a Project Manager in San Diego to lead geotechnical construction projects across Southern California. You\'ll run execution from mobilization through closeout — schedules, costs, field operations, and owner relationships. You\'re the primary point of contact for everyone on your projects, and you\'re expected to deliver.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance Provided with Premium Cost Share between employer and employee.

401k and Roth contribution with company match eligibility.

Vacation and Sick Leave accrual in accordance with company plans.

What You'll Do

• Project Execution — Lead projects from kickoff through closeout. Own the schedule, the budget, the subs, and the result.
• Cost & Schedule Control — Track financials, forecast costs, manage change orders, and get ahead of problems before they hit margin.
• Field Coordination — Work directly with superintendents and crews to keep production on track and resolve issues in real time.
• Owner & Engineer Interface — Run owner communications, RFIs, and submittals with technical credibility. You represent Crux on your projects.
• Subcontractor & Vendor Management — Hold subs and suppliers accountable to scope, schedule, and quality.
• Submittals & Documentation — Manage means and methods, design calculations, equipment plans, and material submittals.
• Quality Oversight — Ensure work meets specs, codes, and company standards. Catch problems in the field, not on the punch list.
• Safety Leadership — Safety performance is project performance. Enforce standards and lead by example on every site.
• Billing & Closeout — Manage progress billing, retention, and closeout documentation. Keep cash flowing and projects closing clean.

What You'll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in geotechnical or heavy civil construction — you\'ve managed foundation, shoring, or ground improvement work and you understand production, risk, and margin.
• Working knowledge of deep foundation and earth retention methods — drilled shafts, driven piles, micropiles, anchors, soil nails, shotcrete, dewatering, grouting. You don\'t need to design them, but you need to know how they go in the ground and what drives cost.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets from six figures to multi-million dollar scopes.
• Strong field presence — credible with superintendents, crews, owners, and engineers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and scheduling tools.
• Willingness to travel to project sites within Southern California. Valid driver\'s license.

Preferred:

• PE, EIT, or PMP certification.
• Experience on prevailing wage / Davis-Bacon projects.
• Familiarity with design-build or EPC delivery.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is - depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.