Alpha Inc. Hawaii · 2 days ago
Senior Project Manager – Civil Construction
Alpha Inc. is a locally owned Hawaiʻi contractor delivering heavy civil construction and infrastructure solutions. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and mentor Project Managers and Project Engineers, ensuring successful execution of multiple civil projects while upholding the company's core values.
Construction
Responsibilities
Directly lead, mentor, and coach Project Managers and Project Engineers across multiple projects
Set expectations, inspect what matters, and provide real-time feedback
Act as the escalation point for complex issues — solving problems with your team, not for them
Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of civil construction projects
Ensure scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality targets are consistently met
Partner with PMs to allocate manpower, equipment, and materials effectively
Oversee project budgets, cost controls, and forecasting
Approve project-related expenses and ensure financial targets are achieved
Track progress against milestones and intervene early when projects drift
Maintain strong relationships with clients, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
Communicate clearly and consistently with Operations leadership on project status, risks, and wins
Identify risks before they become problems and implement mitigation strategies
Improve project management systems, processes, and best practices
Reinforce safety, compliance, and quality standards without compromise
Qualification
Required
8–10+ years in construction project management (civil preferred)
5+ years leading Project Managers and/or Engineers
Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
PMP certification a plus
Strong leadership presence — calm, decisive, and respected in the field
High financial acumen with deep understanding of budgets, cost controls, and margins
Exceptional communicator who builds trust with crews, clients, and leadership
Strategic thinker who anticipates issues instead of reacting to them
Comfortable holding people accountable while genuinely developing them
Completion of standard pre-employment screening
Successful completion of a background check conducted after a conditional offer; any prior issues will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis consistent with Hawaiʻi and federal law
Passing a drug test (for both full-time and part-time hires) conducted in line with Hawaiʻi statutory requirements
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor employment visas
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
PMP certification a plus
Benefits
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 — for leaders who show up ready to own outcomes from day one.
Relocation Assistance Available: not a perk, a partnership. We invest in leaders ready to plant roots and raise standards.