Senior Project Manager

Jobtailor; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Vista, California is seeking a Senior Construction Project Director to lead complex heavy civil projects from initiation to profitable completion. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and safety while coordinating with estimators and project controls. Manage up to 10 staff and ensure successful kick-offs and strong client relations.

You will drive forecasting, bid reviews, and performance improvements to sustain profitability and deliver projects on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• BS degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field.
• 10+ years progressive project experience in heavy civil environments.
• 5+ years in paving, dirt, and grading in private or public settings.
• Experience as Large Projects Superintendent and in design-build projects preferred.
• Knowledge of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.

Responsibilities

• Direct the overall direction, completion and financial outcome of complex construction projects.
• Forecast project revenue and costs to meet profitability goals.
• Lead estimating efforts and coordinate with estimators and project controls.
• Manage up to 10 full-time employees and conduct performance reviews.
• Coordinate with owners, subcontractors, inspectors, and clients to meet schedules.
• Develop startup plans, bid strategies, and kick-off meetings.
• Ensure safe work environment and compliance with safety initiatives.
• Maintain construction reports and drive continuous performance improvement.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Forecasting

Team Leadership

Heavy Civil Construction Experience

Safety Compliance

Education

BS Degree in Civil Engineering

BS Degree in Construction Management

BS Degree in Business Administration

Job description

• Direct the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of complex construction projects with revenues of $50–$100 million and durations up to 3 years
• Forecast project revenue and costs to meet corporate profitability goals
• Manage up to 10 full-time employees, including hiring, firing, and performance reviews
• Coordinate with estimators and project controls to establish budgets
• Lead estimating efforts on vertically integrated projects
• Coordinate resources with estimators, the large project sponsor, and the manager of construction to meet project schedules
• Participate in bid reviews and bid closings; evaluate project feasibility and develop bid schedules
• Develop comprehensive project start-up plans and successful kick-offs
• Facilitate communication among Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents, and Construction Managers
• Ensure job controls for quantities, costs, revenue, and schedules
• Maintain relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, and clients
• Ensure accurate construction reports and continuous performance improvement
• Run projects at or above expected profitability margins
• Support corporate safety initiatives and maintain a safe work environment

Requirements

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction
• Minimum of ten (10) years' progressive project experience in heavy civil environments
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in paving, dirt, and grading in either private or public environments
• Experience as a Large Projects Superintendent preferred
• Experience in Design-build projects preferred
• Knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete and grading practices
• Knowledge and understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues
• Ability to work in a high production environment
• Demonstrated decision-making skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent supervisory communication and organizational skills
• Accuracy at all times
• Ability to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
• Ability to work around large construction equipment and comply with safety requirements
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Team player

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive project management capabilities in heavy civil construction, including financial forecasting, team leadership, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in managing large-scale projects while ensuring safety compliance and profitability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Financial Forecasting
• Team Leadership
• Heavy Civil Construction Experience
• Safety Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Construction Management
• Budgeting
• Estimating
• Paving Practices
• Grading Practices
• Concrete Practices
• Design-Build Projects
• Project Scheduling
• Performance Improvement
• Union Agreements Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Decision-Making
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Team Player

Certifications & Qualifications

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering
• BS Degree in Construction Management
• BS Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

• Heavy Civil Construction
• Large Projects Superintendent
• Public Environments
• Private Environments
• Construction Reports
• Profitability Margins
• Safety Initiatives
• Performance Reviews
• Kick-Off Plans
• Construction Equipment