Senior Project Manager

Kinkaid Civil Construction, LLC; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Ownership)

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

EAP

Career Development

Job summary

Kinkaid Civil Construction is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Underground Wet Utilities to lead complex heavy civil infrastructure projects in Mesa, AZ. You will oversee project performance, budgets, schedules, risk management, and client relationships from preconstruction through closeout.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in heavy civil construction, extensive underground utility experience, and a proven track record managing municipal and private projects while mentoring project teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of Project Management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Extensive underground wet utility project experience (water, sewer, storm drain).
• Experience managing large municipal or private heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple underground wet utility projects from award to closeout.
• Provide leadership for Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, and staff.
• Oversee scope, budgets, schedules, forecasting, cash flow, and overall performance.
• Coordinate project startup activities and establish execution plans.
• Review subcontract agreements, purchase orders, invoices, change orders, and project docs.
• Identify project risks early and implement proactive solutions to maintain schedule and budget.
• Lead value engineering efforts and participate in strategic planning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, municipalities, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, vendors.
• Support estimating and preconstruction teams during project transitions.
• Conduct project reviews, lessons learned, and customer satisfaction evaluations.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Contract Knowledge

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Construction or Civil Engineering

PE / CCM certification (preferred)

Tools

Procore

HCSS HeavyJob

Bluebeam

AGTEK

Job description

Brief Description

Senior Project Manager

*SIGNING BONUS AVAILABLE – SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS*

Location: Mesa, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: Competitive Salary + Full Benefits Package

Compensation is based on experience, relevant heavy civil construction background, job stability, and overall qualifications.

Kinkaid Civil Construction (KCC) is a growing, family-owned and 100% employee-owned (ESOP) heavy civil contractor headquartered in Mesa, Arizona. We specialize in underground wet utilities, earthwork, and roadway infrastructure while self-performing the majority of our work throughout Arizona and Utah.

Our employee-owners take pride in building critical infrastructure that serves our communities. We believe in safety, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and developing long-term careers for our employees.

Position Summary

Kinkaid Civil Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Underground Wet Utilities to lead multiple complex heavy civil infrastructure projects from preconstruction through final closeout. This leadership position is responsible for overseeing project performance, financial success, client relationships, risk management, and the development of project teams.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing municipal and private underground wet utility projects, including water, sewer, and storm drain systems, while providing leadership to Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and field personnel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage multiple underground wet utility construction projects from award through final closeout.


• Provide leadership and oversight for Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and project support staff.


• Oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, forecasting, cash flow, and overall project performance.


• Coordinate project startup activities and establish successful execution plans.


• Monitor project financial performance, cost reports, forecasting, and profitability while communicating project status to executive leadership.


• Review and approve subcontract agreements, purchase orders, invoices, change orders, and project documentation.


• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, contract requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and company procedures.


• Identify project risks early and implement proactive solutions to maintain schedule and budget objectives.


• Lead value engineering efforts and participate in strategic planning throughout project execution.


• Build and maintain strong working relationships with owners, municipalities, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.


• Support estimating and preconstruction teams during project transitions when needed.


• Conduct project reviews, lessons learned meetings, and customer satisfaction evaluations.


• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, and future leaders while supporting succession planning.


• Travel to project sites throughout Arizona as business needs require.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of Project Management experience in heavy civil construction.


• Extensive experience managing underground wet utility projects, including water, sewer, and storm drain systems.


• Proven experience managing large municipal, public works, or private heavy civil infrastructure projects.


• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and project financial management.


• Demonstrated experience leading multiple project teams simultaneously.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.


• Excellent leadership, organizational, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.


• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.


• Experience with Procore, HCSS HeavyJob, Bluebeam, AGTEK, or similar construction management software.


• Previous experience managing self-performing underground utility operations.


• Professional Engineer (PE), CCM, or other industry certifications.


• OSHA 30 certification.


• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing Project Managers and Project Engineers.

Summary

Why Kinkaid?

At Kinkaid Civil Construction, every employee is an owner. We believe our people are our greatest investment and are committed to providing opportunities for growth, leadership development, and long-term career success. If you're looking to help build Arizona's infrastructure while leading high-impact projects alongside an experienced team, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Company-paid Life Insurance


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Paid Sick Time


• Paid Holidays


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kinkaid Civil Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Recruitment & Agency Policy

Kinkaid Civil Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resume submitted without a current, signed agreement with Kinkaid Civil Construction will become the property of Kinkaid Civil Construction, and no placement fee will be paid.