Senior Water & Wastewater Construction Project Manager

Granite Construction; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking an experienced leader to direct complex heavy civil projects in the Henderson, NV area. You will oversee revenue and cost forecasting, manage a mid-sized team, and coordinate with estimators to ensure profitable, on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes kickoff planning, bid accuracy, safety, and strong communication with owners and subcontractors to build lasting partnerships. A BS in a relevant field and 10+ years of project experience are required.

Qualifications

• 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 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 corporate profitability goals are met.
• Manage a staff of up to 10 full-time employees including hiring, firing, and completing performance reviews.
• 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 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 comprehensive 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 accomplished in an efficient, profitable, and safe manner.
• Ensure proper job controls, i.e. quantities, costs, revenue and schedule.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, etc., providing customer service to develop long-term partnerships with client base.
• 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

Project management

Communication

Decision making

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Civil Engineering/Construction Management/Business Administration or related field

Job description

Granite Construction is seeking an experienced leader to direct complex heavy civil projects in the Henderson, NV area. You will oversee revenue and cost forecasting, manage a mid-sized team, and coordinate with estimators to ensure profitable, on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes kickoff planning, bid accuracy, safety, and strong communication with owners and subcontractors to build lasting partnerships. A BS in a relevant field and 10+ years of project experience are required.