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Senior Project Manager

Granite Construction·Full Time·Posted September 10, 2026

Location
Vista, CA + 3 more
Pay
$147k – $220k

Lead $50M-$100M heavy civil construction projects for Granite in Vista, California.

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Job Summary

Lead the delivery and financial performance of complex heavy civil construction projects, overseeing teams, project controls, client relationships, and safe execution.

Project Details

Projects have revenues of $50 million to $100 million and may run for up to three years. Work includes paving, underground construction, concrete, dirt, and grading; experience with design-build projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project forecasts, budgets, schedules, costs, revenue, quantities, and profitability.
  • Lead and develop a staff of up to 10 employees, including hiring and performance reviews.
  • Coordinate estimating, project controls, resources, bid reviews, and project start-up.
  • Work with field teams to promote efficient, safe project delivery and clear communication.
  • Maintain strong relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, and inspectors.
  • Prepare accurate project reports and support continuous improvement.

Required Experience

  • Degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent heavy civil experience.
  • At least 10 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 paving, underground, concrete, and grading practices, as well as union agreements and prevailing wage issues.
  • Large-project superintendent and design-build experience preferred.
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range is $146,948 to $220,424. 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. Eligible employees and dependents may receive full premium coverage for the employer's most popular PPO medical plan.

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