Senior Project Manager - Civil Construction

Location: Oahu, Hawaii
Reports to: Civil Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Civil
Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 (based on experience)

The Opportunity

Alpha Inc. is seeking a strategic, results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead project execution with clarity, urgency, and impact across our Civil Construction Operations on Oahu. This role is built for a leader of leaders—someone who thrives in high-velocity environments, manages complexity with confidence, and turns plans into progress. If you're energized by coaching teams, resolving challenges, and driving continuous improvement at scale, this is your stage.

As a senior leader within the Civil Department, you'll be at the helm of multiple project teams, ensuring timely, on-budget, high-quality delivery while upholding Alpha's safety and performance standards. You'll serve as a mentor and escalation point for Project Managers and Engineers, bringing stability, foresight, and rigor to every phase of execution—from planning to closeout.

Success in this role demands deep construction expertise, leadership maturity, and a proactive mindset. If you know how to balance precision and pace, people and process—and you're ready to leave a legacy through the projects you lead—Alpha Inc. is ready for you.

About Alpha Inc.

At Alpha Inc., we are dedicated to building Hawaii's future through excellence in heavy civil construction, water well drilling, renewable energy, and concrete services. As a locally owned and operated company, we take pride in delivering high-impact projects that serve our communities for generations.

We live by three core values that shape how we work and lead:

• Lead with Heart – Approaching every endeavor with humility, empathy, and respect.
• Strength in Unity – Fostering trust and collaboration to achieve collective success.
• Alpha Mentality – Demonstrating grit, accountability, and a relentless drive to excel.

Join us in shaping what's next — with purpose, pride, and the Alpha mindset.

What You Will Do

Lead and Elevate Project Teams

• Manage, mentor, and guide all project managers and engineers across active jobs.
• Provide leadership support, resolve conflicts, and ensure strategic alignment across teams.

Drive Complex Projects to Completion

• Oversee project planning, scheduling, and execution across multiple concurrent jobs.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality expectations.

Ensure Operational and Financial Control

• Monitor budgets, approve expenditures, and maintain financial targets.
• Allocate resources effectively across manpower, materials, and equipment.

Maintain Strategic Communication

• Liaise with clients, internal stakeholders, and executive leadership to ensure clarity and satisfaction.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for critical issues and client-facing challenges.

Champion Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all projects adhere to safety protocols, industry regulations, and company standards.
• Identify risks early and implement strategies to mitigate them.

Foster Growth and Continuous Improvement

• Offer coaching and development opportunities for team members.
• Analyze performance and implement best practices to enhance project efficiency.

What You Bring

• 8–10 years of experience in project management within the construction industry, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• Proven track record of leading large teams and managing complex, multi-site construction projects.
• Strong communication skills—with internal teams, executives, clients, and stakeholders.
• Mastery of project scheduling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Calm under pressure and skilled at navigating ambiguity with focus and resolve.
• Commitment to excellence, safety, and high-performance culture.
• PMP certification (preferred).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience working in Hawaii or similar remote island project environments.
• Familiarity with platforms like Procore, HCSS, or comparable project tracking tools.
• Background in union workforce management or public works contracting.
• Technical certifications (OSHA 30, QSP) a plus.

Why Alpha?

At Alpha Inc., we're not just building infrastructure—we're building Hawaii's future with purpose, precision, and pride. As a locally owned company, we take on complex challenges with a clear mission: deliver high-impact solutions rooted in ingenuity, 'ohana, and long-term impact.

Here, you'll join a team that leads with heart, embodies strength in unity, and lives the Alpha Mentality. We value grit, trust, and teamwork—and we believe success comes from doing the work that matters, together.

If you're driven by craft, motivated by community, and ready to build what lasts—you belong at Alpha.

Conditions of Employment
At Alpha Inc., offers of employment are contingent upon completing standard pre-employment screening. This includes a background check conducted only after a conditional offer, reviewed in line with Hawai'i law, a drug test carried out under state requirements, and maintaining a valid driver's license.

Alpha Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal or Hawai'i law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor visas. Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us at careers@alphahawaii.com.

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