Construction Project Manager, Senior - Heavy Highway
15 days ago
Pleasant Hill
Job Description Ghilotti Bros., Inc. (GBI) is breaking ground on a landmark +$10M site expansion project with one of our valued private clients in the South Bay, and this is just the beginning. Our Senior Project Managers leads high-profile, complex projects that shape communities across the Bay Area, from major infrastructure improvements to private development milestones. As part of our Heavy Highway Project Management team, you’ll play a key role in driving $30M+ of active heavy civil work across the region. The ideal candidate brings proven heavy civil and Caltrans experience, with expertise in earthwork, paving, underground utilities, and concrete, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Based at our East Bay (Pleasant Hill) office, this role puts you at the forefront of some of the most exciting and impactful infrastructure projects in Northern California. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all technical project management responsibilities, ensuring projects are delivered with quality, safety, profitability, and timeliness. This includes managing contracts, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financials, cost controls, billings, forecasts, and schedules. The role works in close collaboration with field operations leaders and senior management to define strategy, drive execution, and provide project updates. Success also relies on strong partnerships with owners, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, all working together to deliver exceptional results. At GBI, our vision is to build great projects that strengthen the communities where we live and work, while giving back and treating one another with respect. These values date back to our founder in 1914 and remain the foundation of our success across generations. We are deeply committed to employee growth and development, offering training, career advancement, and opportunities to lead. The Project Manager plays a pivotal role in carrying this culture forward by guiding the Heavy Highway team including Field Engineers, Project Engineers, and Project Administrators, other PMs and VPs. This role reports directly to the VP of Project Management for Heavy Highway. If you are a motivated, positive, and engaging team member that wants to have a purpose and make a difference in a family-based company, apply today. With strong communication, leadership and organization you will succeed in this role. What a Project Manager’s day could look like: * Collaborate the planning, scheduling and successful execution of the project per design, specification, contracts to ensure project goals are achieved. * Partner with owner, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure schedule, contract and costs commitments are met. * Monitor and manage costs to ensure best financial outcome possible for the company. * Utilize and expand upon risk and opportunity register. * Lead and attend project meetings as required. * Discuss potential Change Order Requests (COR) resulting from owner-directed changes, unforeseen conditions, or proposed changes with the Supervisor. * Review extra work requests and pay quantities with the owner and ensure that required signatures are provided. * Price and submit all necessary change order requests. * Ensures that project site and company assets are secure and maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing programs for safety and loss prevention, risk management, training, and quality control. * Lead and mentor the Project Management Team in their learning, growth and development. The ideal candidate will possess; * 15+ years of experience in a Project Management role * 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction minimum, including some Caltrans projects. * Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred * Candidate must have a knowledge of public work, Caltrans specifications, with a proven track record of bringing in contracts on time and on budget. * Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, and motivate others * Ability to develop strong client relationships and gain consensus on key decisions * Ability to work with others and foster a collaborative environment * Demonstrates solid presentation and verbal/written skills * Computer skills are a must: * Proficient in project management software (PlanGrid, Smartsheet, HCSS HeavyJob) * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) * QSP-certified * Ability to understand all safety requirements and take the necessary precautions * Establishes relationships and communication tools as needed with suppliers and other key people to verify all labor, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment are obtained and/or delivered when necessary. * Ability to interpret complex laws, regulations and policies * Identify and maximize value engineering opportunities * Available to travel greater than 100 miles from main office Physical Requirements: * Ability to perform the physical labor necessary * Ability to walk on uneven ground This position is exempt. We offer competitive pay along with an extensive benefits package. Salary is DOE. Become part of our growing and successful team with this excellent opportunity. GBI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, age, race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Company DescriptionAs one of the leading construction companies in the Bay Area, Ghilotti Bros., Inc. has established a permanent presence as a premiere general engineering contractor with projects spanning over numerous county lines. With our strong complement of dedicated employees and our family-owned heritage, now in its fourth generation, GBI is excited about its future outlook in continuing its 107+ year legacy in the Bay Area.As one of the leading construction companies in the Bay Area, Ghilotti Bros., Inc. has established a permanent presence as a premiere general engineering contractor with projects spanning over numerous county lines. With our strong complement of dedicated employees and our family-owned heritage, now in its fourth generation, GBI is excited about its future outlook in continuing its 107+ year legacy in the Bay Area.