Senior Project Manager - Civil

Sunset Valley Construction, LLC•Ellington, CT

7d•$150,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A leadership seat with profit sharing and hybrid flexibility, where your decisions will shape how we scale. About Sunset Valley Construction We're a sitework and underground utilities contractor focused on building and maintaining essential infrastructure. We’re projecting to double in size over the next four years, and this role is a new addition to a three-person leadership team built intentionally ahead of that growth. How You’ll Contribute You’ll help prepare the company for its next phase, taking us from growth-stage contractor to a scalable operation with repeatable systems, margin control, and leadership depth.

Requirements

You’ve managed $10M–$25M projects from award through closeout
You read plans and specs fluently (civil, structural, architectural, mechanical)
You think like an engineer and stay steady when projects get complicated
You think in systems, build structure ahead of growth, and you’re comfortable using practical automation or AI where it improves clarity and control
You’re looking for responsibility at the company level, not just the project level
You’re comfortable operating in a small leadership group where decisions are visible, and accountability is direct
You take ownership of financial performance and accountability for results
You want the opportunity to build and develop your own team as the company scales

Nice To Haves

You have a background specifically in civil construction
You’ve got hands-on jobsite experience in commercial construction management

Responsibilities

Build the operating structure for controlled growth with scalable systems and clear processes that protect profit and reduce waste
Own financial, sequencing, and schedule performance on $10M–$25M in annual revenue from NTP through closeout
Strengthen preconstruction and execution handoffs by managing RFIs, submittals, contracts, bonding, insurance, materials, and POs so nothing stalls once crews mobilize
Bridge engineering and field operations, so expectations remain clear and workable
Serve as one of three core leaders alongside Operations and Estimating/Business Development to build the structure and clarity that prepares us to double in size over the next four years

Benefits

$150,000 to $200,000 base salary
Performance-based bonus
Significant profit-sharing potential
Leadership seat in a three-person management team
Flexible, self-managed PTO
High autonomy
Relocation assistance available
Open to nationwide candidates
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance after 3 months, 100% employer coverage
401K with 3% company match after 3 months
Professional personal financial advice
Newer equipment with modern technology
Two prepaid plane tickets anywhere in the USA once a year for personal use
Personal use of SVC equipment, as long as it does not interfere with work schedules
Office staff support for data tracking, emails, computer usage, and scheduling
Low-ego, family-first, faith-driven culture
Mission-oriented leadership
Mentorship and leadership development