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Project Manager - Heavy Civil Earthwork/Underground

Strata Civil
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026

Our client is currently looking for a Project Manager to join their team in Sacramento, CA. The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for contract administration, planning, cost control, and overall project leadership and job site management to ensure that projects are constructed in accordance with contract requirements, budget, and schedule. The PM is responsible for P&L of the entire project, managing the field forces and project team in delivering projects on time and schedule.

Our client is one of the Leading Heavy Highway/Civil firms in Northern California. They are proud to provide a stable and challenging work environment with the opportunity for personal growth in a family-centered company that prides itself on providing technical, innovative, and complete solutions to the most challenging heavy civil and underground construction projects. Our client realizes the core strength of our Company is the individuals we employ, and we are proud to employ some of the most talented individuals in the construction industry.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and carry out our client's safety culture in day-to-day operations and TEAM meetings
  • Assure compliance with our clients Safety and Quality Programs
  • Coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, and material suppliers
  • Ensure Safety, and TEAM goals are met, participates with crew in daily input, meetings, and follow-up
  • Responsible for all project correspondence to and from owner, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Review and approve all project payables and payment requests
  • Prepare, review, approve and certify all project change proposals and/or claims
  • Assist with estimating projects.
  • Perform Monthly cost Reports
  • Coordinate the project needs between project superintendents, project & field engineers, and any other project support requirements
  • Negotiate with subcontractors and owners on job specific matters
  • Act as Project EEO Officer
  • Verify invoices from vendors
  • Provide progress reports
  • Mentor and develop project staff
  • Ensure compliance with EEO/Affirmative Action contract requirements
  • Responsible for successful job close-out
  • Assist in identifying market opportunities for assigned region by establishing and maintaining effective contact with owners, subs, suppliers and potential clients

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction; specifically in Dirt, Underground and Structures
  • Experience in budget management
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of individuals
  • High level of analytical ability
  • Ability to perform in high stress situations and demonstrate leadership
  • Experience with CPM scheduling in Primavera P6, and/or Microsoft Project
  • Knowledge of HCSS or Bid2Win or Equivalent software

Benefits

  • $140K-$170K Base Salary
  • Annual Bonus
  • Medical & Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan w/company match
  • Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave
  • Company Vehicle/fuel card/cell phone/computer

As an Executive Search firm serving potential employees in the heavy civil, heavy highway, treatment plant, renewable energy and commercial construction industry, Strata Civil has a combined 150 years of experience matching you with the best companies in the industry for positions best suited to your experience and talent.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All searches are held at the utmost discretion. Confidentiality is exercised to the fullest, both to our candidates and clients.

There are no fees to our candidates.

Pay: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Company truck
  • Dental insurance
  • Fuel card
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

  • Sacramento, CA 95830: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $140,000 - $170,000

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