Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction - Solar

About the Role

As a Project Manager II at Granite, you'll take a senior leadership role in delivering larger, more complex heavy civil construction projects. This on-site, project-based position requires travel and involves working alongside Superintendents, Foremen, Project Engineers, and partners to execute projects successfully. You'll lead project strategy, financial performance, risk management, client relationships, and team development, contributing significantly to Granite's project delivery capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Execution: Oversee project strategy, startup, planning, execution, and closeout for complex assignments. Ensure safe, efficient, and productive operations. Direct project teams and partners to align resources, including labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Own Financial Performance: Manage project budgets, costs, revenue, quantities, productivity, cash flow, and financial forecasts. Analyze performance, implement corrective actions, and maintain accountability for profitability and financial outcomes.
• Manage Schedule, Contracts & Risk: Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, recovery plans, and resource strategies. Administer prime contracts, subcontracts, and commercial obligations. Anticipate and mitigate risks, manage change, and resolve issues.
• Build Strong Partnerships: Lead relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, agencies, and stakeholders. Provide executive-level communication on project status, risks, and decisions. Strengthen long-term client relationships.
• Develop the Team & Improve the Work: Coach and develop project personnel. Build effective project organizations, delegate authority, and ensure accountability. Apply lessons learned to improve estimating, operational, and commercial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of progressively responsible construction/project experience, preferably in heavy civil construction.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex construction projects, including financial performance, scheduling, contracts, risk management, and team leadership.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with earthwork, paving, underground utilities, concrete, drainage, aggregate surfacing, or large-scale site development.
• Civil experience supporting utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, or substations, including grading, access roads, and drainage.
• Familiarity with HCSS software (HeavyJob), Trimble, Topcon, or GPS/GNSS machine-control systems.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center or similar software.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of heavy civil construction means, methods, and field operations.
• Ability to manage plans, specifications, contracts, budgets, schedules, and project controls.
• Proficiency in cost management, forecasting, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex issues with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending plans and special programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness.
• 401(k) with 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation, vesting immediately.
• Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans, with 100% premium paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $121,754.00 - $182,631.00. Pay may vary based on experience, skills, location, and education.

Schedule

On-site, project-based position requiring regular presence at active construction sites. Travel is essential and varies based on project assignments.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and the parent company of Granite Construction Company, a leading heavy civil contractor and construction materials producer. Granite is committed to safety, diversity, and equal opportunity, and is a Drug-Free Workplace.