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Senior Civil Construction Project Manager

Company Name: Holloway Construction, Inc

Location: Hanford, CA (Travel Required within the San Joaquin Valley up to 40%)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Project Scope: Commercial, Government, Public Works, and Federal Civil Utilities and Sitework

Pay Scale: $105,000.00 to $125,000.00 per year based on experience

Mandatory Credentials: Valid California Driver License

Position Keywords: Civil Construction Project Manager, Underground Utility Project Manager, Commercial Sitework PM, Wet Utilities PM, Public Works Construction Manager, Federal Civil PM, Grading and Paving Project Manager

The Opportunity

Holloway Construction, Inc is seeking a Senior Civil Construction Project Manager to step into a high impact leadership role with direct access to company ownership and full operational autonomy.

Managing vital underground utility, wet infrastructure, and site development contracts across commercial, government, and federal sectors, you will influence how work gets executed in the field without corporate bottlenecks. This position offers a direct path to expand your executive footprint as our civil division continues regional expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Life Cycle Project Delivery: Direct all phases of civil infrastructure and underground utility projects from initial site development through final municipal and federal contract closeout.
• Comprehensive Financial Management: Manage project financial lifecycles, including budgets, critical path schedules, billing support, change order negotiations, and profitability protection.
• Field Workflow Alignment: Coordinate on site workflows with field superintendents and pipe crews to ensure strict alignment with engineering plans and project specifications.
• Technical Problem Solving: Resolve real time logistical and engineering challenges regarding mass grading, trenching, asphalt paving, and wet utility installations.
• Digital Contract Administration: Oversee the precise execution of RFIs, submittals, material submittals, and contract documentation to maintain clear project transparency.
• Strategic Executive Collaboration: Collaborate directly with company ownership to streamline operations, refine field methodologies, and drive regional business expansion.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

Required

• Core Civil Experience: Proven hands on experience managing underground utility, wet utilities, mass grading, trenching, and civil coordination projects.
• Administrative Systems Proficiency: Strong technical skills with modern computing systems, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and mobile field management applications.
• Office and Field Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead complex civil construction operations seamlessly from both administrative office and active field environments.
• Contract Documentation Fluency: Proven expertise in managing construction documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change order pricing, and progress billing schedules.
• Autonomous Profitability Mindset: Strong solutions oriented leadership mindset with the demonstrated ability to protect contract profitability independently.
• Regional Mobility: Absolute willingness to travel up to 40 percent of working hours to various jobsite locations across the valley.
• Driver Credentials: Valid California Driver License.

Preferred

• Industry Tenure: 5 or more years of dedicated project management experience within civil infrastructure or general engineering construction.
• Public Sector Track Record: Prior experience successfully delivering commercial, government, public works, or federal construction contracts.
• Educational Background: High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or technical degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Language Capabilities: Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a strong plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Top Tier Salary Package: Competitive annual base salary ranging from $105,000.00 to $125,000.00 customized directly to technical leadership experience.
• Vehicle and Mobility Support: Company provided vehicle dedicated for professional use and regional field travel.
• Field Technology Suite: Dedicated enterprise technology package including smartphone, tablet, and field communication tools.
• Future Security: 401k retirement savings program.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid Time Off: Earned PTO allocations covering designated holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
• Professional Development: Access to professional training and industry certifications, including OSHA, fall protection, and equipment manufacturer programs.

About Holloway Construction, Inc

Holloway Construction, Inc is a premier general construction firm specializing in commercial, government, and federal projects. We offer an entrepreneurial environment where capable, ambitious professionals can bypass rigid management layers to make a measurable impact on infrastructure. Learn more at www.hollowayconstructioninc.net.

Holloway Construction, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection choices are guided strictly by job related capabilities, technical engineering knowledge, and verified project execution records.