Project Manager / Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction

TGG Accounting•San Luis Obispo, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

A well-established heavy civil construction company is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Estimator to join its team in San Luis Obispo, CA. This is a hands-on role supporting public infrastructure projects throughout California's Central Coast. The company specializes in heavy civil construction and performs a wide range of work in-house, including roads, highways, bridges, grading, paving, underground utilities, drainage, retaining walls, and structural concrete. This position is ideal for a Project Manager who understands the demands of Caltrans and public works construction and wants a role where they can have a direct impact on project execution, cost control, and overall project success.

Requirements

5+ years of heavy civil Project Management experience
3–5 years of estimating experience
3–4+ years of Caltrans experience; 5+ years preferred
Public works construction experience
Experience with asphalt, grading, paving, and underground utilities
P6 Scheduling experience
Strong understanding of California public works construction
Ability to manage both field operations and office-based project responsibilities
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Construction Management or Engineering degree preferred
HCSS Heavy Job and/or Heavy Bid experience is a plus
An experienced APM with strong Caltrans and heavy civil experience who is ready to step into a Project Manager role may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate active heavy civil construction projects, typically overseeing approximately two projects at a time.
Coordinate owners, subcontractors, field crews, and project stakeholders.
Conduct weekly job-site visits based on project needs and project phase.
Lead project and scheduling coordination meetings.
Oversee grading, asphalt, paving, underground utilities, drainage, retaining walls, and related civil scopes.
Coordinate bridge crews and support structural concrete operations.
Track project costs and maintain accurate monthly billings.
Support contract negotiations and purchase order management.
Price and manage change orders throughout the life of the project.
Work closely with estimators to support project pricing and cost control.
Manage project closeout while assisting with planning for upcoming work.
Move seamlessly between estimating, project management, field coordination, and project administration.