Senior Project Manager

ManpowerGroup; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Corona, CA seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex civil, underground utility, and infrastructure projects. You will build high-performing teams and partner with executive leadership to drive growth and profitability.

This role offers significant ownership, mentoring opportunities for Project Managers, and a collaborative executive team. A strong track record in budgets and schedules is essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive construction project management experience.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar civil construction, underground utility, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background overseeing budgets, schedules, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Extensive knowledge of contract administration, cost control, and risk management.
• Experience leading large project teams and mentoring project management staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple high-value civil, utility, and infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Oversee projects from planning and execution through final closeout.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and long-term cash flow plans.
• Drive project profitability through proactive cost control and forecasting.
• Monitor financial performance, risk exposure, and key project metrics.
• Lead change management, contract administration, and dispute resolution efforts.

Skills

Project leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Contract administration

Team management

Communication

Education

Construction Management degree

Job description

Lead Complex Infrastructure Projects that make an Impact!

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex civil construction, underground utility, and infrastructure projects. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned construction leader who thrives managing large-scale projects, developing high-performing teams, and partnering with executive leadership to drive growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Leadership

• Lead multiple high-value civil, utility, and infrastructure projects simultaneously
• Oversee projects from planning and execution through final closeout
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and long-term cash flow plans
• Drive project profitability through proactive cost control and forecasting
• Monitor financial performance, risk exposure, and key project metrics
• Lead change management, contract administration, and dispute resolution efforts

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, clients, engineers, and key stakeholders
• Lead executive-level project meetings and strategic planning sessions
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and project teams
• Partner with Superintendents to drive jobsite productivity, safety, and quality
• Collaborate with Estimating, Accounting, Operations, and Executive Leadership to ensure successful project execution

Qualifications

Required

• 12+ years of progressive construction project management experience
• Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar civil construction, underground utility, or infrastructure projects
• Strong background overseeing budgets, schedules, forecasting, and financial performance
• Extensive knowledge of contract administration, cost control, and risk management
• Experience leading large project teams and mentoring project management staff

Preferred

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience managing underground wet utility projects including water, sewer, and storm drain infrastructure

What's in it for you?

• Lead high-profile civil and utility infrastructure projects
• Significant project ownership and strategic influence
• Opportunity to mentor and develop future leaders
• Collaborative executive leadership team
• Long-term career growth and advancement potential
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and bonus potential