Project Manager (Heavy Civil Construction)
Granite Construction·Full Time·Posted May 29, 2026
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA + 1 more
- Pay
- $117k – $175k
Manage heavy civil infrastructure projects up to $15 million with Granite Construction in Santa Barbara.
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Project managers in California
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Job Summary
Granite Construction is seeking a heavy civil Project Manager to lead project execution and financial performance for construction projects up to $15 million.
Project Details
Projects include infrastructure work involving highways, bridges, roads, paving, earthwork, and grading.
Responsibilities
- Forecast project revenue and costs, establish budgets, and manage project controls, schedule, quantities, and margins.
- Coordinate estimating, bidding, project startup, staffing, and resources with internal teams.
- Lead communication among project engineers, foremen, superintendents, and construction management to support safe, efficient work.
- Build relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, and company leadership.
- Maintain accurate construction reporting and support company safety initiatives.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent heavy civil experience.
- Three to five years of progressive infrastructure project experience in heavy civil construction.
- At least five years of experience in highways, bridges, roads, paving, earthwork, and grading.
- Knowledge of paving, underground, concrete, and grading practices, as well as union agreements and prevailing wage issues.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, communication, and organizational skills; able to work in a high-production environment.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range is $116,677–$175,018. 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, with immediate vesting. Eligible salaried employees may have access to medical plans with premiums paid by Granite.
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What similar roles post
Project managers in California
$141k–$173k
Middle half of 39 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is within the middle half.
Project Manager (Heavy Civil Construction)