Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Heavy Civil (Design-Build) | California | $190K–$225K + Benefits

Are you a senior-level civil construction professional with a passion for delivering complex infrastructure projects through alternative delivery methods?

We're working with a leading heavy civil contractor seeking a Project Manager to lead high-profile design-build and alternative delivery projects across California . This is an excellent opportunity for a proven leader to drive technical execution and project delivery in a region experiencing significant infrastructure investment.

What You’ll Do:

Early-Phase Leadership – Alternative Delivery

• Take ownership of preconstruction strategy for major design-build, CM/GC, and progressive design-build pursuits.
• Drive constructability reviews, risk assessments, phasing strategies, and value engineering (VE) in collaboration with estimating, design, and pursuit teams.
• Represent operational leadership in ATC development and technical proposal creation alongside proposal and marketing staff.
• Interface with designers, consultants, and owners to align design solutions with constructability and execution goals.

Project Execution – Construction Oversight

• Transition seamlessly into the Project Manager role post-award.
• Lead project delivery from start-up through completion, with full responsibility for schedule, cost control, safety, and quality.
• Manage subcontractor performance, contract compliance, and client communications across a variety of heavy civil scopes – including earthwork, structures, utilities, and roadway.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Build and lead high-performing project teams.
• Mentor field engineers and junior PMs.
• Maintain strong relationships with public agency clients, design partners, and joint venture stakeholders.

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, ideally with exposure to design-build and alternative delivery.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale infrastructure projects (transportation, transit, water, highway, or related).
• Deep understanding of constructability, execution planning, ATCs, and VE processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

What’s On Offer:

• Base salary: $190,000 – $225,000
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match, HSA/FSA options
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Ongoing professional development and support for long-term career growth

Location: Based out of Long Beach, California and connecting with multiple regional offices and project sites throughout the state. Travel within California may be required depending on project and pursuit.

Interested? Reach out confidentially to learn more about this opportunity and arrange a first discussion with Matt @OTJ.

OTJ Engineering Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. OTJ encourage equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of their race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.

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