Sr. Construction Project Manager

Our client is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to take full ownership of the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of large-scale, complex construction projects. This role will primarily support project work carried out throughout the Los Angeles and North Orange County areas. This is a high-impact, field-oriented leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced heavy civil environment, can manage a large team, and has a proven track record of delivering major utility and infrastructure projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the direction, completion, and financial outcome of complex construction projects with revenues of $50 million and above.
• Perform accurate project revenue and cost financial forecasting to ensure corporate profitability goals are met and projects run at or above expected margins.
• Coordinate with estimators and project controls to establish budgets and participate in bid review and bid closing to ensure accuracy and evaluate project feasibility.
• Coordinate with the large project executive, construction manager, and project team to develop a comprehensive plan for project startup and successful kickoff.
• Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost reports, and forecasts to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Create an environment where dynamic project communication occurs between Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents, and the Construction Manager to ensure work is accomplished efficiently, profitably, and safely.
• Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships with public agencies, municipalities, and general contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with field superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and crews to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract documents.
• Review and negotiate subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders; manage project procurement and material logistics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction considered.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive project experience in heavy civil construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of contract documents, change order management, and public agency procurement processes.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or similar tools.

Benefits

• Dental Coverage
• Health & Prescription Plan
• Vision Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (company paid)
• Short Term Disability Plan (company paid)
• Long Term Disability Plan (company paid)
• 401(k) Plan with a company match
• Holiday Plan
• Paid Time Off

Pay

Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000 per year. Bonus Eligible: Yes