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Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil

  2025-08-01     Ghilotti Bros.     San Francisco,CA  
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If heavy civil construction is your passion and you're a proven business and people leader, Ghilotti Bros. is the place for you.

Join our Project Management team and lead high-impact projects that shape the communities we live and work in. This senior-level role partners closely with our specialized Heavy Highway team , primarily focusing on projects in the East Bay.Headquartered in San Rafael, with a regional Bay Area presence.

About GBI

Since 1914, Ghilotti Bros. has built a reputation for delivering great projects while giving back to the community. Our core values of respect, growth, and integrity, continue to guide our culture and decisions across generations.

We're committed to your professional development for our teams, offering real opportunities for leadership within both the department and the company. This position reports to the VP of Heavy Highway Project Management and leads a dedicated team including a Field Engineer, Project Engineer, and Project Administrator.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Project Manager, you'll lead complex heavy civil projects through all phases—from preconstruction through final delivery. You'll drive schedule, budget, safety, and client satisfaction while mentoring the next generation of construction leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution to meet project goals.

Partner with clients, owners, subs, and suppliers to align on scope, timeline, and costs.

Monitor costs and maximize financial performance through forecasting and change management.

Manage change order processes and negotiate pay quantities with clients.

Lead project meetings, track deliverables, and support field execution.

Ensure a safe, respectful, and productive work environment.

Develop and mentor your project team to grow their technical and leadership skills.

Collaborate with estimating and senior management on strategy and project pursuit.

What We're Looking For

15+ years in project management with at least 10 years in heavy civil (earthwork, underground, paving, concrete).

Strong experience in public works and Caltrans projects

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar preferred.

Track record of on-time, on-budget project delivery.

Proven leadership and mentoring skills.

Ability to identify and mitigate risk while maximizing value.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.

Strong computer proficiency, including:

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

QSP certification required.

Willingness to travel >100 miles as needed.

Why Join GBI?

Family-Owned Culture – You're more than just a number here.

Zero-Injury Commitment – Your leadership drives our safety success.

Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including health care, retirement, growth opportunities.

Make an Impact – Help lead the future of heavy civil in California.

This is a full-time, exempt role. Salary is dependent on experience. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a robust benefits package.

GBI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, age, race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Director

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Construction

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