Senior Project Manager

About the role

My client is a well-established heavy civil contractor. They’re hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead infrastructure projects across the Phoenix metro area. You’ll own projects from preconstruction through closeout and lead field and office teams to deliver work safely, on schedule and on budget. Their typical projects include highway and interchange work, earthwork, underground utilities, and drainage/flood control.

What you’ll do

• Manage multiple heavy civil projects through preconstruction, execution and closeout
• Own project budgets, cost forecasting, schedules and monthly financial reporting
• Act as the main point of contact for owners, agencies (e.g. ADOT, MCDOT, City of Phoenix), engineers and subcontractors
• Lead and mentor their Project Managers, Project Engineers and Superintendents
• Negotiate and manage subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders and claims
• Champion a strong safety culture and make sure work meets quality and environmental requirements
• Support estimating and pursuits, including constructability reviews and bid strategy

What they’re looking for

• 10+ years of heavy civil construction experience, including 5+ years in a PM or Senior PM role
• A track record of delivering public works or DOT projects, ideally including ADOT
• Strong working knowledge of earthwork, paving, structures and/or underground utilities
• Solid financial skills: cost control, forecasting, change management
• Experience with scheduling and project software (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project, HCSS, Procore, Viewpoint)
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar, or equivalent experience
• PE, PMP or OSHA 30 is a plus

What they offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance bonus
• Employee stock
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance, phone and fuel card
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• A clear path to Project Executive or Operations leadership