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Project Manager (Heavy Civil)

Granite Construction·Full Time·Posted August 19, 2026

Location
Watsonville, CA
Pay
$128k – $192k

Manage $15M–$49M heavy civil projects in Watsonville, overseeing project delivery, financial performance, and field coordination.

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Job Summary

Granite is hiring a Heavy Civil Project Manager to direct project delivery and financial performance for construction projects valued at $15 million to $49 million.

Project Details

Projects involve heavy civil work, including paving, underground construction, concrete, dirt, and grading in public or private settings.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, costs, revenue, quantities, and schedules to meet profitability targets.
  • Coordinate estimating, project controls, staffing, project startup, and bid reviews.
  • Guide communication among project engineers, foremen, superintendents, and construction management to support safe, efficient work.
  • Maintain relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, and company leadership.
  • Monitor job reporting and support corporate safety initiatives.

Required Experience

  • Degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent heavy civil experience.
  • Five to ten years of progressive project experience in heavy civil construction.
  • At least five years of paving, dirt, and grading experience in public or private work.
  • Knowledge of construction practices, union agreements, and prevailing wage issues; strong leadership, decision-making, communication, and organizational skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range is $127,843 to $191,763. Benefits include paid holidays and sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plans, wellness programs, and a 401(k) match of 100% on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred by salaried employees, with immediate vesting. Eligible employees and dependents may receive 100% premium coverage for the most popular Anthem BlueCross PPO plan.

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