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Griffith Company

Builds roads, bridges and civil infrastructure

Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$125k - $180k/yr
Expert
Bachelor's
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
In PersonLeads projects in the Central Coast area; relocation assistance may be provided to candidates outside the local area on a case-by-case basis.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
  • Proven experience in people management, strategic planning, and risk management.
  • Strong work ethic and time management skills.
  • Knowledge of public contract code.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Proficiency in identifying changes on projects and in project projections.
  • An understanding of production.
  • Proficiency in Build2Win.
  • A thorough understanding of estimating.
  • Understanding of time impact analysis, time-related overhead, critical path, and tracking delays.
  • A valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, organize, and manage the field team with the Division Manager and Estimator.
  • Establish project objectives with the Division Manager.
  • Implement established corporate policies and procedures, including EEO and Affirmative Action responsibilities.
  • Represent the company by initiating and maintaining liaison with primary owner representatives.
  • Attend weekly owner meetings.
  • Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of on-site superintendents to ensure projects are built on schedule, within budget, and meet minority obligations.
  • Manage job administration and contract documentation with the owner, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  • Manage contract financial aspects, including job cost reports, billings, budget changes, change orders, accounts payable processing, and collections.
  • Create and execute project work plans, revising them as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
  • Identify required resources and assign individual responsibilities.
  • Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scope.
  • Review team deliverables before submitting them to clients.
  • Apply Griffith methodology and enforce project standards.
  • Prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
  • Minimize company exposure to risk on projects.
  • Provide safety and quality control management.
  • Maintain accurate forecasting and budget management.
  • Manage subcontractors and project team subordinates.
  • Resolve problems involving labor disputes, material deliveries, contracts, and subcontract administration.
  • Oversee document control and subcontractor coordination.
  • Initialize the baseline schedule and ensure the accuracy and integrity of the project schedule.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the company

Griffith Company builds heavy civil infrastructure for public agencies and private owners across Southern California. Its projects include roads, bridges, airports, ports and utility systems, as well as the groundwork needed for planned developments. Project teams plan schedules and budgets, coordinate subcontractors, track the progress of work and deploy specialized field crews to turn engineering plans into completed facilities. The company earns revenue through construction contracts covering earthwork, paving, concrete structures, underground utilities and related site improvements. Founded in 1902, Griffith Company is headquartered in Brea, California.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Brea, CA

Founded

1902

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What believers are saying

  • Learning has a formal structure: Griffith University combines multi-level training with individual mentoring by experienced staff.
  • Griffith offers case-by-case relocation assistance to nonlocal candidates for its full-time Earthwork Modeler role in Brea, California.
  • Materials recovery has a dedicated site: Griffith operates the Stanford Asphalt & Concrete Recycling Facility in Los Angeles.

What critics are saying

  • Griffith's full-time San Diego, California Foreman involves frequent driving up to five hours per day.
  • Griffith's full-time San Diego, California Site Safety Manager anticipates 8pm-4:30am hours, varying with Route 805 project needs.
  • Griffith's full-time Brea, California Assistant Project Manager (Landscape Division) assists with forecasting, billings, collections and contract compliance.

What makes Griffith Company unique

  • Ownership is collective: Griffith Company is entirely employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
  • Delivery models extend beyond conventional contracting: Griffith offers design-build, progressive design-build and construction manager/general contractor delivery.
  • Licensing covers several trades: Griffith Company lists nine classifications under California contractor license 88.

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