Area Manager

A well-established and highly respected heavy civil and general construction contractor is seeking an Area Manager to join its team in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is a key leadership role overseeing multiple grading, paving, site development, and heavy civil projects. The Area Project Manager will lead project teams, manage financial and contractual performance, maintain client relationships, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably. Key Responsibilities Oversee multiple grading, paving, heavy civil, and site development projects throughout the Bay Area. Lead project teams and provide oversight of budgets, schedules, safety, quality, risk, and financial performance. Manage owner/agency contracts, change orders, submittals, claims, and subcontractor relationships. Monitor project financials, forecasting, cost-to-complete, and overall profitability. Coordinate with estimating and preconstruction teams on bids, estimates, constructability, and project handoff. Review plans, specifications, and project requirements to identify cost and schedule risks. Partner with field leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and timely project execution. Develop strong relationships with owners, agencies, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. Mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project staff. Support client development, repeat business, and regional growth. Travel between Bay Area project locations as needed. Qualifications Proven experience as a Project Management Professional in heavy civil or related construction. Strong background in grading, paving, site development, or infrastructure projects. Experience managing multiple projects and project teams. Strong knowledge of construction operations, contracts, scheduling, estimating, cost control, and project financials. Experience with public agencies and/or private owners preferred. Familiarity with HCSS, Bid2Win, Hard Dollar, Primavera, AGTEK, AutoCAD, or similar software is a plus. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the Bay Area. Why Join? Join a growing, well-established construction organization with a strong California presence. Regional leadership role overseeing multiple high-profile projects. Opportunity to mentor teams and influence project and operational performance. Direct exposure to owners, agencies, senior leadership, and major projects. Strong opportunities for continued advancement into Project Executive and Operations leadership. #J-18808-Ljbffr Imperium Global