Senior Project Manager, Heavy Civil Construction

Granite Construction Incorporated; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a senior project manager to direct and financially manage construction projects valued between $15M and $49M. You will forecast revenue and costs, develop budgets with estimators, and lead bid and start-up planning while coordinating with sponsors and the project team.

You will ensure profit targets, enforce safety standards, and build strong relationships with owners and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years progressive project experience in heavy civil environments.
• Minimum of five years experience in paving, dirt, and grading in either private or public environments.
• Knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete and grading practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.
• Maintain 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 with estimators, sponsor, and manager of construction to manage resources to meet project schedule.
• Participate in bid review and bid closing to ensure accuracy of bid and evaluate project feasibility; work with estimating team to develop bid schedule.
• Coordinate with large project sponsor, manager of construction and project team to develop plan for project start up and successful kick-off.
• Provide environment where dynamic project communication occurs between Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents and Construction Manager to ensure work is efficient, profitable, and safe.
• Ensure proper job controls, i.e. quantities, costs, revenue and schedule.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors 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.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

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

Job description

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a senior project manager to direct and financially manage construction projects valued between $15M and $49M. You will forecast revenue and costs, develop budgets with estimators, and lead bid and start-up planning while coordinating with sponsors and the project team.

You will ensure profit targets, enforce safety standards, and build strong relationships with owners and subcontractors.