Project Manager - Site Works

Sunland Asphalt; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

401(K) with Employer Match

Comprehensive Health Benefits (Health,

Life/Disability Insurance

Award Winning Peers & Projects

Foundation Built on Safety

Job summary

Sunland Asphalt is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead heavy civil construction projects in Phoenix, AZ. You will oversee earthwork, grading, asphalt paving, site development, and project administration from pre-construction through completion.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in heavy civil projects, strong leadership, scheduling, and budgeting skills, and a focus on safety and quality. This role requires coordinating with subs, owners, and clients to deliver on-time,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Experience with mass grading/earthwork, asphalt paving, site development, underground utilities.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, plans, specs, and estimating.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PM software; ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civil grading and asphalt paving projects.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and production goals.
• Monitor project costs, labor productivity, and equipment utilization.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain profitability.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and forecasts.
• Track project costs, progress billing, and invoices.
• Coordinate daily activities with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners.
• Ensure grading, paving and utility work meets plans and specs.
• Attend project meetings and provide progress updates.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.
• Promote repeat business through project execution and communication.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Bid 2 Win

HCSS

HeavyJob

HeavyBid

Primavera P6

MS Project

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Sunland Asphalt

Sunland Asphalt is looking for a seasoned Project Manager to join our growing team in Phoenix, AZ to oversee and manage heavy civil construction projects from pre-construction through final completion. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in earthwork, grading, asphalt paving, site development, and project administration. This role requires strong leadership, scheduling, budgeting, and communication skills to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Sunland is a leading asphalt solutions provider and general contractor known for delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and innovation to its customers. With a reputation built on decades of combined industry expertise, we specialize in a full range of services-including commercial and residential paving, maintenance and repair, sealcoating, milling, and large‑scale infrastructure projects.

WHY WORK AT SUNLAND

• Competitive Weekly Pay and Paid Time Off


• 401(K) with Employer Match


• Comprehensive Health Benefits including; Health, Dental, Vision


• Life/Disability Insurances


• Award Winning Peers & Projects


• And A Foundation Built on Safety

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage multiple civil grading and asphalt paving projects simultaneously.


• Oversee all phases of construction including planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and closeout.


• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and production goals.


• Monitor project performance, costs, labor productivity, and equipment utilization.


• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project profitability.

Financial Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets and forecasts.


• Track project costs, production quantities, and progress billing.


• Review and approve subcontractor and vendor invoices.


• Manage change orders, contract modifications, and claims.


• Ensure projects meet or exceed profit margin targets.

Operations & Field Coordination

• Coordinate daily activities with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners.


• Ensure grading, paving, and utility work is completed according to plans and specifications.


• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and compliance.


• Resolve field issues and provide technical support to project teams.


• Coordinate material procurement and equipment scheduling.

Client Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for general contractors, owners, municipalities, and subcontractors.


• Attend project meetings and provide regular progress updates.


• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.


• Promote repeat business through exceptional project execution and communication.

Safety & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations.


• Promote a culture of safety throughout all project activities.


• Oversee quality control procedures and ensure work meets project specifications and industry standards.


• Participate in safety audits and project inspections.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience is preferred.


• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience related field.


• Extensive experience with:




• Mass grading and earthwork


• Asphalt paving


• Site development


• Underground utilities


• Public works and private development projects




• Strong understanding of construction contracts, plans, specifications, and estimating.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.


• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• 7+ years of heavy civil project management experience.


• Experience with municipal, DOT, or private development projects.


• Knowledge of Bid 2 Win, HCSS, HeavyJob, HeavyBid, Primavera P6, MS Project, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software.


• OSHA 10 or 30 Certification.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Sunland Asphalt is an equal employment opportunity employer.