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Project Manager II

Granite Construction·Full Time·Posted September 29, 2026

Location
Lancaster, CA + 3 more
Pay
$130k – $195k

Manage $15M–$49M heavy civil projects in Lancaster, California, with a focus on paving, grading, underground, and concrete work.

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Job Summary

Granite is seeking a Project Manager II to direct construction projects, oversee delivery, and achieve financial targets for assignments valued between $15 million and $49 million.

Project Details

The role focuses on heavy civil construction, including paving, underground, concrete, dirt, and grading work in public or private settings.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project forecasts, budgets, estimates, schedule, job controls, and profitability.
  • Coordinate project startup, staffing, and communication among field and project teams.
  • Build productive relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, and company leadership.
  • Maintain accurate construction reporting and support a safe, efficient work environment.

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s 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.
  • Knowledge of paving, underground, concrete, and grading practices, as well as union agreements and prevailing wage requirements.
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, communication, organization, and accuracy.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range of $130,324 to $195,487. Benefits include paid holidays and sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending options, wellness programs, and a 401(k) match of 100% on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred, with immediate vesting. Granite pays the full premium for its most popular PPO plan for eligible employees and dependents.

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