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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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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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