Area Project Manager

A well-established and highly respected heavy civil and general construction contractor is seeking an experienced Area Project Manager to join its team in the San Francisco Bay Area .

This is a key leadership role overseeing multiple grading, paving, site development, and heavy civil projects . The Area Project Manager will lead project teams, manage financial and contractual performance, maintain client relationships, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple grading, paving, heavy civil, and site development projects throughout the Bay Area.
• Lead project teams and provide oversight of budgets, schedules, safety, quality, risk, and financial performance .
• Manage owner/agency contracts, change orders, submittals, claims, and subcontractor relationships.
• Monitor project financials, forecasting, cost-to-complete, and overall profitability.
• Coordinate with estimating and preconstruction teams on bids, estimates, constructability, and project handoff .
• Review plans, specifications, and project requirements to identify cost and schedule risks.
• Partner with field leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and timely project execution.
• Develop strong relationships with owners, agencies, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers .
• Mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project staff.
• Support client development, repeat business, and regional growth.
• Travel between Bay Area project locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Area Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Project Manager in heavy civil or related construction.
• Strong background in grading, paving, site development, or infrastructure projects .
• Experience managing multiple projects and project teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction operations, contracts, scheduling, estimating, cost control, and project financials .
• Experience with public agencies and/or private owners preferred.
• Familiarity with HCSS, Bid2Win, Hard Dollar, Primavera, AGTEK, AutoCAD , or similar software is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the Bay Area.

Why Join?

• Join a growing, well-established construction organization with a strong California presence.
• Regional leadership role overseeing multiple high-profile projects.
• Opportunity to mentor teams and influence project and operational performance.
• Direct exposure to owners, agencies, senior leadership, and major projects .
• Strong opportunities for continued advancement into Project Executive and Operations leadership .