Senior Project Manager: Heavy Civil Construction

Granite Construction; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting

PPO medical plans

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a project director to oversee construction projects up to $15 million, driving profitability, coordinating with estimators, and ensuring safe, efficient execution. The role requires leadership across project controls, procurement, and field teams to deliver on budget and schedule.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of progressive project experience in heavy civil environments, with familiarity in paving, dirt, and grading, and a BS degree or equivalent

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete and grading practices.
• Understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.
• Ability to work in high production environment.
• Demonstrated decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent supervisory communication and organizational skills.
• Accuracy at all times.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate project revenue and cost financial forecasting to ensure profitability goals are met.
• Coordinate with estimators and project controls group to establish budget.
• Lead estimating efforts on vertically integrated projects to ensure accurate bid to build process.
• Coordinate efforts with estimators, large project sponsor, and manager of construction to manage resources to meet project schedule.
• Participate in bid review and bid closing to ensure bid accuracy; work with estimating team to develop bid schedule.
• Coordinate with large project sponsor, manager of construction and project team to develop comprehensive plan for project start up and successful kick-off.
• Provide environment for dynamic project communication among Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents and Construction Manager to ensure efficient, profitable, and safe work.
• Ensure proper job controls, i.e. quantities, costs, revenue and schedule.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, corporate management, inspectors, etc., providing customer service to develop long-term partnerships with client base.
• Ensure accurate construction reports for the job allowing for continuous improvement in performance.
• Run projects at profitability levels to meet or exceed expected margins.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Granite Construction is seeking a project director to oversee construction projects up to $15 million, driving profitability, coordinating with estimators, and ensuring safe, efficient execution. The role requires leadership across project controls, procurement, and field teams to deliver on budget and schedule.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of progressive project experience in heavy civil environments, with familiarity in paving, dirt, and grading, and a BS degree or equivalent