Civil Project Manager Jobs in California

California Compaction Corporation has been helping shape California, Arizona, Texas, and Nevada for over 33 years as a trusted leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Our goal is to continue building long-term relationships with our clients and the communities where we work and live. As a full-service General Engineering Site Development Contractor, we provide comprehensive construction solutions and can take your project from start to finish. Our experience spans a wide range of projects, from 25-lot residential subdivisions to large-scale heavy industrial, infrastructure, and with a strong focus on renewable energy projects. Through our commitment to quality, safety, and performance, we continue to deliver the essential earthwork, grading, and site development services that help build and strengthen the communities we serve.

We are seeking a Project Engineer to support our Project Managers on active project sites with the day-to-day tasks. This role will be based at our Lancaster, CA office and will require some travel depending on the stage of each project.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and track project material and deliverables
• Coordination with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Key point of contact between project site and office
• Obtain and verify vendor quotes and management of material procurement
• Maintain organized project documentation including daily reports, meeting minutes, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and as-built drawings
• Assist in project scheduling and coordination of manpower, equipment, and resources
• Author and analyze project reports including daily production, cost tracking, and forecasts
• Monitor daily production to ensure profitability
• Verify project production quantities via jobsite visits
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and quality standards
• Review and interpret contract documents, identify potential changes, and work with estimating team to develop change order request

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience with heavy civil and/or renewable energy
• Proficiency in BlueBeam and Microsoft required; HCSS preferred
• Reading and interpreting drawings; preparation of take-offs
• Background with a civil contractor or EPC needed
• Comfortable working in heavy construction environments and varying weather conditions
• Clean driving record
• Be able to pass a drug screen

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This position requires regular work at active construction sites and exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including high and low temperatures, dust, noise, and uneven terrain.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, kneel, reach, and use hands and arms; and communicate effectively through speaking and hearing. The employee may also be required to climb stairs or ladders, traverse uneven terrain, and occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus as necessary to safely perform job duties.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience using HCSS, BlueBeam, and Microsoft Office?

Experience:

• heavy civil and/or renewable energy: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person