Project Manager / Estimator

Our client is a well-established heavy civil contractor specializing in the construction and rehabilitation of public infrastructure throughout California's Central Coast. With decades of experience, the company self-performs a wide range of services including roadway construction, structural concrete, grading, paving, underground utilities, bridge work, retaining walls, and public works projects for state and local agencies. Known for its collaborative culture, exceptionally low employee turnover, and commitment to quality, the organization has built a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects while investing in the long-term success of its employees. This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially stable company where employees wear multiple hats, take ownership of their work, and have meaningful opportunities for career advanceme

nt.


Day-to-Day Responsibi

• lities
  
  
  Manage heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring projects remain on schedule, within budget, and meet quality s
• tandards.Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and project stakeholders throughout all phases of cons
• truction.Conduct regular job site visits and work closely with superintendents to monitor progress, resolve issues, and maintain project
• momentum.Attend owner, subcontractor, and project coordination meetings while serving as a primary point of contact for clients and project
• partners.Oversee grading, paving, underground utility installations, drainage structures, retaining walls, and structural concrete work across multiple active
• projects.Coordinate field operations for bridge crews and other self-performed construction ac
• tivities.Partner with estimating teams to prepare and price change orders while supporting project cost management throughout the project l
• ifecycle.Track project costs, budgets, production quantities, and monthly billings to ensure accurate financial r
• eporting.Assist with contract administration, purchase orders, scheduling, and project docum
• entation.Support project planning and execution across overlapping phases, including active construction, project closeout, and upcom
• ing work.Utilize project management and scheduling software to maintain schedules, monitor productivity, and support operational ef
• ficiency.Split time between the office and project sites, working closely with both field and office teams to successfully deliver complex public works

projects.

Qua

• lifications
  
  
  Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience within heavy civil
• construction.Previous estimating experience, ideally 3–5 years supporting heavy civil or public w
• orks projects.Demonstrated experience managing Caltrans and other public works infrastruc
• ture projects.Strong background in asphalt paving, grading, underground utilities, roadway construction, and heavy civil sit
• e development.Experience coordinating subcontractors, managing budgets, preparing change orders, and overseeing proje
• ct financials.Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling softwar
• e is required.Experience using HCSS Heavy Job and HeavyBid is hig
• hly preferred.Strong understanding of construction contracts, project scheduling, cost tracking, and proj
• ect execution.Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities s
• imultaneously.Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred but not required. Equivalent field experience will be strong
• ly considered.Candidates must possess hands-on heavy civil experience and a thorough understanding of Caltrans specifications and public infrastruc

ture projects.