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Project Manager

Shimmick Corporation
Palmdale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
Shimmick is seeking a Project Manager in Palmdale, California. As a Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing all phases of construction, ensuring safety, compliance, and timely delivery while coordinating with multiple stakeholders including clients, subcontractors, engineers, and field crews. This is an exciting opportunity to support an established and growing organization; bring your talents to Shimmick and help us build the infrastructure of tomorrow.

Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure builders in the industry. With market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction, we’re well-positioned to lead during a time of rapid change. As project delivery models, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and technology continue to evolve, our ability to stay flexible and agile in our project management approach is essential to our success.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Managing project implementation including schedule, budgets, quality and safety.
  • Resource planning and management - including managing company resources assigned to the project as well as third party vendors, designers, fabricators and contractors.
  • Direct the efforts of the full engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction management, and commissioning team in creating the execution plans, organization, and contracts needed to deliver the project within the stated cost and schedule.
  • Continue to build a positive relationship with highly important & strategic clients who have significant future work in the area.
  • Preparing and issuing Progress Reports and ensuring timely payments.
  • Monitoring compliance with various regulatory statues as well as compliance with applicable Shimmick policies and procedures.
  • Project stakeholder management and interface.
  • Creation and implementation of Project Updates – Job Status Reports and Quarterly EAC Reports.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 6 years of relevant expereince or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Previous construction experience related to managing heavy civil or electrical projects in excess of $15 million.
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts and risk mitigation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 8 years' experience involving heavy civil or electrical construction projects.
  • Water and wastewater treatment plant construction project experience.
  • Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Primavera P6.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage changing deadlines and work well under pressure for multiple team leaders.
  • Work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skill.
  • Excellent project management skills with ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands in deadline-driven environment.

Additional Information

  • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
  • This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

The salary range for this position is between $160,000- $200,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.

Shimmick offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Employees can choose from multiple medical plans, including a $0 premium option, with dental, vision, and HSA options available. We provide 100% employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Our paid time off program includes paid holidays, and Volunteer Time Off in addition to PTO days.

These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary : $160,000 - $200,000

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