Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager – Civil & Utility Construction

Location: Milpitas, CA | Travel Required

Salary Range: $125,000-$170,000 DOE
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid

Benefits: Excellent benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer-funded contribution, paid holidays, and generous PTO. Includes professional development and growth opportunities with a respected industry leader.

Build What Moves California Forward

We’re seeking an exceptional Project Manager to join a premier infrastructure and utility construction firm and take the lead on complex civil projects across the Bay Area. This role is ideal for a highly organized and forward-thinking construction professional who thrives in an environment where precision, leadership, and collaboration drive every project.

This team values leaders who are both strategic and hands-on professionals who can see around corners, anticipate challenges, and rally cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results. The ideal candidate brings a proactive, humble, and adaptable mindset combined with a strong ability to communicate across all levels of field and executive operations.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A trust-based culture that values accountability, collaboration, and mutual respect
• Leadership that encourages autonomy and smart decision-making
• Long-standing reputation for quality, integrity, and service - the company’s defining core values
• Transparent communication where every team member is heard and supported
• A growth-focused environment where initiative and drive are recognized and rewarded
• Pride in building meaningful infrastructure that supports California’s future

What You’ll Do

As the Project Manager, you will play a vital leadership role in ensuring each project is executed safely, efficiently, and within scope, all while maintaining alignment with client and internal expectations.

• Lead the planning, scheduling, and management of construction projects from pre-construction to closeout
• Interpret project documents including plans, specifications, bid packages, and soils reports to validate deliverables and risk areas
• Develop detailed project budgets and cost forecasts, identifying value engineering or cost-saving opportunities
• Prepare and manage purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and procurement documentation
• Conduct and lead pre-construction meetings and ongoing site meetings to ensure clarity and alignment among stakeholders
• Provide leadership and direction to superintendents, engineers, and field crews to maintain production and safety standards
• Review project deliverables, RFIs, submittals, and change orders with precision and timeliness
• Track budgets, timelines, and production reports through detailed data analysis and field feedback
• Partner with accounting and administration teams on progress billings and cost-to-complete reporting
• Support company compliance with safety, environmental, and contractual standards on every project
• Oversee project closeout activities including final documentation, warranty letters, and as-built records

Leadership & Character Qualities

Success in this position depends as much on mindset as technical capability. The right leader will bring equal parts confidence and humility, structure and creativity.

• Hungry to learn, lead, and deliver measurable impact
• Humble enough to build trust across every level of the organization
• Proactive in communication, planning, and problem-solving
• Capable of maintaining composure and focus under high-pressure deadlines
• Adaptable to change and unshaken by shifting priorities
• Driven by integrity, teamwork, and an unwavering work ethic

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience managing infrastructure, utility, or heavy civil construction projects
• Deep understanding of project controls, scheduling, cost forecasting, and resource planning
• Skilled in Primavera P6, HCSS Heavy Jobs, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite
• Strong negotiation, documentation, and coordination experience across vendors and subcontractors
• Effective communicator with proven ability to manage client expectations and technical details with equal fluency
• Experience in public works and private development strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field ideal
• To be considered for this role, candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the designated work location, as regular onsite attendance may be required. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position, and any relocation related expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire, and the company is not able to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position

Your Core Impact

As a Project Manager with Dynamic’s Client, your leadership will shape outcomes that go beyond construction, strengthening infrastructure, communities, and company reputation. You’ll be the driving force behind projects that reflect the values of Quality, Integrity, and Service, delivering excellence through people, process, and partnership.

If you’re smart, steady, and self-driven, ready to handle pressure with ease while leading meaningful work that defines progress – Call Aileen or Tiffany today @ View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

Dynamic’s benefits and leave programs for Temporary and Temp to Hire Associates are provided in our employee handbook and are reviewed during onboarding and follow state, local and federal laws. Eligibility and accrual rates may vary based on work location and employment status.

Dynamic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.