Senior Project Manager

Software Placement Group; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Riverside, CA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure projects for our self-performing team.

You will manage preconstruction through closeout, own budget and profitability, and coordinate with owners, engineers, and field staff to meet milestones.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in heavy civil construction, California public works experience, and a track record of delivering on schedule and within budget; on-site with regional travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive heavy civil construction experience.
• 5+ years PM experience managing heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead heavy civil projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Own project financial performance including budget, revenue and margin.
• Develop cost-to-complete forecasts and monthly projections.
• Coordinate self-performed scopes and subcontractor performance.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Heavy civil PM

Public works

Budget management

Contract management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS HeavyJob

HeavyBid

Procore

Primavera P6

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Riverside, CA (Southern California) | Schedule: Full‑time, on‑site/field with regional travel | Compensation: $160,000–$200,000+ base, depending on experience

Overview

A self‑performing heavy civil contractor serving Southern California is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure projects. This hands‑on leadership role covers the full project lifecycle—from preconstruction through closeout and is critical to delivering projects safely, profitably and on schedule.

What you'll do

• Manage heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction and startup through completion and closeout
• Own project financial performance, including budget, revenue, gross margin, cash flow, forecasting and profitability
• Develop and maintain accurate cost‑to‑complete forecasts and monthly project financial projections
• Manage self‑performed scopes including underground utilities, water/sewer/storm drain, earthwork and mass grading, excavation, asphalt paving, structural concrete, railroad infrastructure and public works
• Partner with Superintendents to develop construction plans, schedules, manpower and equipment needs and project sequencing
• Monitor field production, labour costs, equipment utilisation, material costs and subcontractor performance
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, geotechnical reports and other construction documents
• Identify project risks, constructability issues, scope gaps and potential cost or schedule impacts
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, claims, correspondence and project documentation
• Identify, price, negotiate and execute change orders while protecting project profitability and contractual rights
• Develop and maintain project schedules and ensure critical milestones are achieved
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, vendors and procurement activities
• Negotiate subcontracts, purchase orders and major material commitments
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, public agencies, utility companies, railroad representatives and other stakeholders
• Lead project meetings and provide clear communication regarding schedule, cost, risk, quality and performance
• Participate in project handoffs from estimating and validate bid assumptions, production rates, quantities and scope
• Support estimating and preconstruction efforts on future pursuits with historical cost data, production information and operational input
• Ensure compliance with project safety, environmental, quality and contractual requirements
• Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers and other project staff
• Build and maintain long‑term client relationships that support repeat business

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive heavy civil construction experience
• 5+ years of Project Management experience managing heavy civil infrastructure projects
• Strong background working for a self‑performing heavy civil contractor
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple self‑perform scopes such as utilities, earthwork, grading, asphalt and concrete
• Experience delivering California public works, transportation, railroad, municipal or utility infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction means and methods
• Ability to manage complex projects from startup through final completion
• Strong understanding of project contracts, plans, specifications, schedules and cost controls
• Proven ability to manage project teams, subcontractors, vendors and field operations
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem‑solving skills
• Extensive experience with project budget management, cost‑to‑complete forecasting, revenue and margin forecasting, cost control, cash flow management, change order management, claims and contract management, labour productivity, equipment utilisation, subcontractor cost management, procurement, schedule management and project risk management
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline preferred; equivalent heavy civil construction experience may be considered

Preferred qualifications

• Experience managing multiple heavy civil disciplines, including underground wet utilities, water and sewer pipelines, storm drain, earthwork, mass excavation, mass grading, asphalt paving, structural concrete, bridges and structures, railroad construction, Caltrans, public works, utility infrastructure, transportation infrastructure and municipal/agency projects
• Caltrans project delivery experience
• Railroad construction experience with BNSF, Union Pacific, Metrolink or similar rail owners
• Extensive California public works experience
• Experience managing large, complex self‑performed heavy civil projects
• Strong understanding of union labour and prevailing wage requirements
• Experience with Design‑Build, CM/GC, Progressive Design‑Build or other alternative delivery methods
• Established relationships with Southern California owners, agencies, subcontractors and suppliers
• Experience mentoring and developing Project Managers and Project Engineers
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Experience with heavy civil construction management software, including HCSS HeavyJob/HeavyBid, Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite and cost forecasting/project management systems

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: $160,000–$200,000+, depending on experience
• Profit sharing / performance incentives
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Additional company benefits
• Career advancement opportunities into Project Executive, Operations Manager, Area Manager or Division leadership

Why this role

This is an opportunity to take ownership of challenging heavy civil infrastructure projects for a team that self‑performs the work it builds, with direct responsibility for project execution, financial performance, field operations and client relationships and a clear path toward broader operational leadership.