Senior Project Manager, Heavy Civil Infrastructure

Appleton Finn; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Appleton Finn is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead heavy civil construction projects in Sacramento, CA. You will own complex projects from preconstruction through closeout, directing teams, budgets, schedules, and key stakeholder relationships.

The role requires 8+ years in heavy civil construction, strong leadership, risk management, and proven delivery of large-scale infrastructure programs. Travel to projects across the region is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in heavy civil construction or a related industry.
• Proven experience successfully managing construction projects from start to finish.
• Experience managing large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction means, methods, and practices.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop project teams.
• Experience with project scheduling, cost control, and contract administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the successful delivery of heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop detailed project execution plans, including schedules, resources, budgets, and work plans.
• Establish and maintain project schedules, milestones, and critical path activities.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost control, billing, and overall financial performance.
• Lead and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and other project team members.
• Coordinate the efforts of subcontractors, vendors, consultants, engineers, owners, and other stakeholders.
• Assess project risks and develop effective mitigation and contingency plans.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work to identify potential issues and opportunities.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, claims, pay applications, and other project documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, clients, engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and ensure clear and consistent communication across all parties.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, quality, safety, and schedule performance.
• Identify project issues and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Ensure projects are completed in accordance with contractual requirements, specifications, budget, schedule, and safety standards.
• Support estimating, preconstruction, procurement, and business development activities.
• Oversee successful project closeout, including punch list, final documentation, and client turnover.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

Appleton Finn is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead heavy civil construction projects in Sacramento, CA. You will own complex projects from preconstruction through closeout, directing teams, budgets, schedules, and key stakeholder relationships.

The role requires 8+ years in heavy civil construction, strong leadership, risk management, and proven delivery of large-scale infrastructure programs. Travel to projects across the region is expected.