Preconstruction Project Manager (Heavy Civil)

Granite ConstructionTucson, AZ
$126,623 - $189,935Onsite

About The Position

The Preconstruction Project Manager leads all pre-award and early project planning activities for heavy civil infrastructure projects. This position is responsible for managing estimating, design coordination, scheduling, risk management, constructability reviews, and owner engagement to deliver accurate pricing, reduced risk, and successful project execution.

Requirements

  • BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction.
  • Ten (10) years of progressive project experience in heavy civil environments.
  • Five (5) years of experience leading preconstruction or alternative delivery projects.
  • Experience with highways, bridges, transit, water, aviation, or large infrastructure projects.
  • Strong knowledge of estimating, scheduling, risk management, and constructability reviews.
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and maintain client relationships.
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Excellent supervisory communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct daily.

Responsibilities

  • Lead preconstruction teams on CMGC, CMAR, Design-Build, and Bid-Build projects.
  • Manage project pursuit strategy and owner coordination.
  • Direct estimate development, review, and validation.
  • Lead value engineering and risk workshops.
  • Facilitate design reviews and constructability assessments.
  • Develop and maintain preconstruction schedules and milestone tracking.
  • Coordinate operations, estimating, engineering, and project controls resources.
  • Support GMP negotiations and owner presentations.
  • Prepare executive-level reports on budget, schedule, and risk.
  • Participate in project turnover to construction operations.

Benefits

  • paid holidays
  • sick leave
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • flexible spending plans
  • musculoskeletal health programs
  • mental wellness programs
  • 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents for a PPO medical plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately
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