Amundson Group
Area Manager, Heavy Civil Construction
Our client, a self-performing heavy civil contractor with active operations across California and Arizona, is hiring an Area Manager to lead project management and engineering operations across their districts. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to executive leadership, overseeing 6 to 10 Project Managers and Engineers managing bridges, roadways, and drainage structures. If you have 10+ years in heavy civil, estimating experience, and a track record managing teams across multiple concurrent projects, this is a high-impact opportunity to step into a critical vacancy.
What You Will Run
- Day-to-day leadership and oversight of all Project Managers and Engineers across California and Arizona districts
- Successful delivery of multiple concurrent heavy civil projects including bridges, roadways, and drainage structures
- Active participation in estimating efforts, reviewing bids and contributing to proposal strategy
- Review and oversight of project schedules to ensure projects track on time and within budget
- Primary point of contact between district field operations and executive leadership
- Regular travel between Carlsbad office and Arizona project sites to maintain hands-on oversight
- Proactive identification and resolution of project challenges using field knowledge and experience
- Mentoring and development of Project Managers and Engineers
What It Takes
- Minimum 10+ years progressive experience in heavy civil construction focused on bridges, roadways, and drainage structures
- Minimum 2 years estimating experience with direct involvement in bid preparation and review
- Proven track record managing and mentoring teams of Project Managers and Engineers
- Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects across a geographic region
- Working knowledge of project scheduling principles and ability to review and interpret schedules
- Background from a mid-sized construction company, not highly siloed roles at large corporations
- True multi-tasker comfortable operating across multiple disciplines without rigid role boundaries
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly between California and Arizona
Nice to Have
- Proficiency in Viewpoint construction management software
- Experience with Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or similar tools
Location and Travel
Primary office in Carlsbad, California. Candidates based in California are preferred, though relocation will be considered for highly qualified candidates. Regular travel to Arizona project sites, potentially weekly depending on project demands.
At a glance
- Location: California
- Recruiter: Amundson Group, veteran-owned, construction-only
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