Senior Project Manager-Heavy Civil

About the Company

Our client is an established Western U.S. heavy civil contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex water infrastructure and underground utility projects. With a longstanding presence across California, Nevada, and Arizona, the company specializes in self-performing large-scale water conveyance, large-diameter pipe, and underground utility construction for public agencies.

With a growing regional footprint and a strong pipeline of multi-year infrastructure programs, the organization offers an opportunity to join a financially established contractor with significant long-term work and a commitment to delivering critical infrastructure.

About the Position

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a major pump station rehabilitation program along the Colorado River between Parker and Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

This approximately $42 million program encompasses the rehabilitation of four pump stations, including pump and motor replacements, and is expected to span approximately two years and two months. The field team is already established, allowing this individual to focus primarily on project management, contract administration, project controls, and owner relationships.

The Senior Project Manager will work closely with an established field team and the company's program leadership to ensure successful execution of this long-duration infrastructure program.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead project management efforts for a multi-year pump station rehabilitation program.
- Serve as the primary owner-facing representative, managing communication, expectations, and contractual obligations.
- Oversee contract administration, project documentation, cost controls, and schedule management.
- Monitor project performance, identify potential risks, and maintain accurate reporting throughout the program.
- Coordinate closely with field leadership and the company's program lead to support successful project execution.
- Manage project documentation, change orders, financial tracking, and other administrative requirements.
- Assist with closeout activities for a related project in Indio, California.
- Maintain a consistent presence at the project jobsite and provide hands-on project management leadership.

Requirements

- 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction project management.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working for a construction contractor in a project management capacity.
- Strong background in contract administration, project controls, cost management, and scheduling.
- Experience managing owner relationships and communicating effectively with public agency clients.
- Familiarity with HCSS and construction project management systems.
- Experience with pump stations, water conveyance, water infrastructure, or large-diameter pipeline projects strongly preferred.
- Ability to manage complex documentation and project administration requirements independently.
- Comfortable working at a remote project location and maintaining a consistent jobsite presence.
- Ability to work a Monday–Thursday schedule while maintaining project accountability and communication.

Candidates with exclusively owner-side or consultant-side experience will not meet the project's contractor-side requirements.

Benefits

- Competitive base salary of $180,000–$220,000.
- Four-day work week (Monday–Thursday).
- Profit-sharing opportunities.
- Performance-based bonus.
- Medical benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Vehicle allowance.
- Fuel card.
- Long-term project stability with an established heavy civil contractor.
- Opportunity to lead a significant water infrastructure program with meaningful responsibility and visibility.