Butler Recruitment Group · 3 months ago
Project Manager-San Diego
Chula Vista, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $170K/yrButler Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to join their Southern California - San Diego team. This role oversees the full administrative, financial, and operational management of assigned heavy civil construction projects, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead and manage project teams in coordination with Division Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators
Establish and track project goals, budgets, and schedules
Ensure all projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with contract requirements
Represent the company in client meetings, progress reviews, and negotiations
Oversee field operations to ensure productivity, quality, and safety performance
Manage project financials including forecasting, billing, cost control, and cash flow
Oversee change orders, subcontractor payments, and project cost reports
Review contracts and specifications to identify risks and protect company interests
Monitor earned value, productivity reports, and cost-to-complete forecasting to maintain profitability
Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, subcontractors, and vendors
Coordinate project documentation including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and progress reports
Communicate proactively across departments to resolve issues and maintain schedule alignment
Collaborate with estimating, procurement, and field operations for resource optimization
Champion a zero-incident safety culture on all job sites
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies
Conduct risk assessments and implement proactive mitigation strategies
Maintain quality control through inspections, testing, and adherence to specifications
Lead project closeout activities, ensuring accurate documentation, punch list completion, and client satisfaction
Oversee delivery of as-builts, warranties, and final reports
Conduct project reviews to identify best practices and areas for improvement
Qualification
Required
Proven experience managing heavy civil infrastructure projects (earthwork, underground utilities, structures, paving, public works)
Strong understanding of public contract codes, cost control, and change management
Proficient in Bid2Win, Primavera P6, MS Project, and construction management software (e.g., Procore)
Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
Financially astute with the ability to analyze budgets
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
Company
Butler Recruitment Group
Butler Recruitment Group is a full-service recruiting firm specializing in identifying and placing top-tier talent for clients across the Construction, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, and a wide range of other industries.
Founded in 2022
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase