Project Manager- Heavy Civil / Water Infrastructure

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Field Project Manager- Northern California

Syblon Reid is looking for an experienced Field Project Manager to help lead heavy civil construction projects from the field.  Mechanical piping, valve, or water infrastructure experience is strongly preferred.

This role is a key part of turning project plans into successful execution. The Field Project Manager works closely with company leadership, owners, clients, subcontractors, field crews, and internal project teams to keep work moving safely, profitably, and professionally.

We are a professional, hardworking team — but we are also a close group that values connection, accountability, follow-through, and people who are willing to jump in where needed. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys leading teams, solving problems in real time, building trusted relationships, and managing challenging projects that are anything but ordinary.

This is not a purely administrative project management role. We are looking for someone who understands the field, can lead people, manage the details, and keep a steady eye on safety, schedule, budget, client expectations, and project performance.

Project assignments and future locations are based on business needs, and mobility is a key part of long-term success in this role. Candidates should be open to travel, temporary relocation, or rotational schedules as needed to support active project locations.

In this role, you will lead and support work such as:

• Promoting and reinforcing project safety programs, processes, and safety culture
• Managing field execution in coordination with project leadership and field crews
• Leading, supporting, and holding field employees accountable for performance, communication, productivity, and safety
• Managing subcontractors, including coordination, performance, schedule alignment, and issue resolution
• Building and maintaining strong owner, client, agency, and stakeholder relationships
• Managing project budgets, cost tracking, production reporting, forecasts, change conditions, and financial performance
• Supporting project schedules, look-ahead planning, sequencing, resource planning, and schedule recovery efforts
• Reviewing and supporting RFIs, submittals, QC documentation, project records, and contract requirements
• Coordinating material procurement, equipment needs, subcontractor scopes, and project logistics
• Identifying project risks early and helping develop practical solutions
• Supporting estimating, quantity take-offs, pricing, and change order development
• Participating in pre-bid reviews, field visits, project planning, and constructability discussions
• Supporting business development efforts through client relationships, project performance, and professional representation of Syblon Reid

You may be a strong fit if you have a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent construction leadership experience , along with demonstrated experience managing heavy civil construction work in the field.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, budget and schedule awareness, subcontractor management, client communication, problem-solving, and the ability to manage competing priorities without losing sight of the bigger picture.

Experience with federal contracting is a big plus. Experience with heavy civil construction, waterways, dams, fish passage, infrastructure, public works, or similar complex civil projects is strongly preferred. Mechanical and valve experience highly preferred.

Proficiency with project management, scheduling, cost tracking, and construction software is expected. Experience with tools such as MS Project, Excel, Word, HeavyBid, HeavyJob, Primavera, AutoCAD, or similar systems is preferred.

This position requires someone who is comfortable working in the field, walking uneven surfaces, visiting active jobsites, traveling overnight, and supporting project needs in changing environments. A current driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required. Candidates must also be authorized to work in the United States.

What do we have to offer?
How about adventurous projects, a strong team culture, a full benefits package, a company vehicle, and employee ownership?

Syblon Reid is a 100% employee-owned heavy civil construction company with a strong reputation for complex project work, technical execution, and teams that take pride in doing difficult work well. Our projects require planning, grit, communication, leadership, and people who want to be part of real construction challenges — not just paperwork.

Benefits include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Program, with annual stock contributions made 100% by the company
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Health Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Account
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Cash Bonus Program
• Company Vehicle
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Days
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education

If you are safety-minded, field-ready, organized, and ready to lead heavy civil construction projects with a team that takes pride in doing difficult work well, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today or reach out to learn more about joining Syblon Reid.

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Syblon Reid is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

As a federal contractor, Syblon Reid maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer requirements, which may include a background check and drug test. All post-offer screening is conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

 

No Solicitation or Third-Party Recruiting Policy

We kindly request that recruiters, staffing agencies, and other third parties do not contact us regarding this job posting. We are not seeking assistance with sourcing candidates and will not consider unsolicited outreach, candidates or resumes from agencies or vendors. Any such communications will not be acknowledged, and submissions will be considered the property of Syblon Reid without obligation.