Senior Project Manager

Metric Geo; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo in California is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple major bridge projects across Orange County and Southern California. You will own complex heavy civil programs from preconstruction through closeout, mentoring teams and driving performance in schedule, safety, and profitability.

You will coordinate with owners, Caltrans/DOT agencies, designers, inspectors, and subcontractors, ensure compliance with safety and quality programs, and support pursuit strategy and

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple large-scale bridge projects, including new construction, widening, and rehabilitation
• Manage all phases of project delivery: preconstruction, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, execution, and closeout
• Provide strategic leadership to Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and field teams
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost forecasting, and margin performance
• Drive schedule adherence and proactively mitigate project risks and change events
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, Caltrans/DOT agencies, designers, inspectors, and subcontractors
• Ensure full compliance with Caltrans/DOT requirements, safety standards, and quality control programs
• Support pursuit strategy, constructability reviews, and preconstruction planning for upcoming bridge work
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence

Job description

Location: Orange County, California

Overview

We are partnering with a rapidly growing heavy civil contractor specializing in transportation infrastructure to recruit a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple major bridge projects across Orange County and Southern California.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a proven bridge PM who can take full ownership of complex structural projects—from preconstruction through closeout—while mentoring teams and driving performance across schedule, safety, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple large-scale bridge projects, including new construction, widening, and rehabilitation
• Manage all phases of project delivery: preconstruction, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, execution, and closeout
• Provide strategic leadership to Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and field teams
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost forecasting, and margin performance
• Drive schedule adherence and proactively mitigate project risks and change events
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, Caltrans/DOT agencies, designers, inspectors, and subcontractors
• Ensure full compliance with Caltrans/DOT requirements, safety standards, and quality control programs
• Support pursuit strategy, constructability reviews, and preconstruction planning for upcoming bridge work
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil construction experience, with a strong focus on bridge and transportation projects
• Proven track record as a Senior Project Manager or Lead Project Manager on bridge construction projects
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar contracts (DOT, Caltrans, public works preferred)