Civil Project Manager II III
Job Summary
The Opportunity
Build the Work. Lead the People. Own the Outcome.
Alpha Inc. is looking for aCivil Project Manager who knows that managing construction is about seeing problems before they become expensive. Knowing your numbers. Building trust with the field. Having the tough conversation with a client. Developing the people coming up behind you. And when something goes sidewaysas it inevitably does in constructiontaking ownership and figuring out the next move.
Were open to hiring this person at either the Project Manager II or Project Manager III level.
The title will follow the talent.
If youre an accomplished PM ready to lead multiple projects and develop Project Engineers you may be our PM II.
If youre already leading complex high-risk work developing other Project Managers navigating major contractual and financial issues and making the entire operation betternot just your own projectsyou may be our PM III.
Were not looking for someone who simply keeps projects moving.
Were looking for someone who makes projectsand the people running thembetter.
About Alpha Inc.
Alpha Inc. is a Hawaii-grown company delivering heavy civil construction drilling energy and infrastructure work that helps build the future of our islands.
How we get there matters just as much as what we build.
Our three core values arent wall art. Theyre how we expect our leaders to operate:
Leading with Heart Lead people with humility respect accountability and a genuine commitment to their success.
Strength in Unity Office and field. Operations and Estimating. PM and Superintendent. Client and contractor. Great projects happen when talented people operate as one team.
Alpha Mentality Own it. Solve it. Improve it. Bring grit accountability and the drive to raise the standard.
That same values-forward approach anchors Alphas leadership recruiting and this role brings it directly to Civil Operations.
What Youll Own
- This role sits at the intersection of people projects money clients and execution.
- Youll lead multiple crews projects and/or major scopes while maintaining control of safety schedule quality cost resources risk and client expectations.
- Youll partner closely with Superintendents and field leadership to make sure manpower equipment materials subcontractors and production plans are aligned before problems hit the job.
- Youll own the financial pulse of your workbudgets forecasts cost projections change orders procurement contracts cash flow considerations and risk exposure.
- Youll lead client meetings and difficult conversations with confidence. Youll identify risk early drive corrective action and protect both the project and Alpha.
- And youll develop people.
At the PM II level that means formally coaching and developing Project Engineers while successfully leading multiple active work fronts.
At the PM III level the leadership bar rises: youll oversee highly complex or financially significant projects develop Project Managers and Project Engineers serve as an escalation point for major project issues and help improve processes and performance across Civil Operationsnot simply within your own portfolio.
Success in this role means:
- Projects perform. Safety quality schedule cost profitability and client commitments arent competing prioritiesyou manage all of them.
- Forecasts mean something. You understand where your projects are headed financially and identify exposure before it becomes a surprise.
- The field and office operate as one team. Your Superintendent shouldnt have to chase you and you shouldnt have to chase the field for information.
- Risks get surfaced early. Contract issues schedule impacts cost exposure procurement problems and client concerns are managed proactively.
- Clients trust you. You communicate clearly negotiate professionally and dont disappear when the conversation gets difficult.
- People get better around you. Project Engineersand at the PM III level Project Managersgrow because you set expectations coach challenge and develop them.
- You leave the operation stronger than you found it. Better systems. Better communication. Better forecasting. Better execution. Better leaders.
Which Level Are You
Project Manager II
- Youve moved beyond learning how to manage a project and have demonstrated that you can successfully manage multiple projects teams or major scopes simultaneously.
- The underlying PM II profile calls for 13 years of successful performance as a Project Manager I or equivalent construction management experience demonstrated financial and operational results people leadership experience and strong command of civil construction operations cost control scheduling contracts forecasting and risk management.
Project Manager III
- Youre operating at a different altitude.
- Youre capable of leading large complex high-risk or high-visibility work while also leading other project professionals. Youre comfortable with claims complex contracts negotiations significant cost exposure organizational processes and executive-level conversations.
The underlying PM III profile calls for 5 years of successful performance as a Project Manager II or equivalent heavy civil leadership experience including demonstrated success managing multiple projects and/or Project Managers developing future leaders improving profitability or operational systems and handling sophisticated financial and contractual risk.
The People Who Thrive Here
- You dont need someone standing over you telling you what needs to happen next.
- You know your numbersand when the numbers arent right you dig until you understand why.
- You respect the expertise of the people building the work.
- You can challenge someone without tearing them down.
- You dont hide bad news.
- You dont confuse activity with results.
- And youre not interested in protecting your turf. You want the entire team to win.
If your definition of project management is forwarding emails updating schedules and waiting for someone else to solve the hard problems this probably isnt your role.
If you want real ownershipand expect to be held accountable for what you ownkeep reading.
Why Alpha
Because the work matters.
Youll have the opportunity to lead challenging civil projects in Hawaii while working alongside people who take pride in what they build and how they build it.
Alpha is serious about developing leaders improving how we operate and creating career paths for people who consistently perform.
For the right PM II this is an opportunity to prove youre ready for bigger leadership.
For the right PM III its an opportunity to influence far more than an individual project.
Either way were looking for someone who wants to raise the bar.
Benefits & Perks
Alpha Inc. offers a competitive benefits package designed to support you and your family including:
100% company-paid Medical/Dental/Vision (family coverage)
Paid Time Off (PTO) (vacation personal and sick time) that increases with tenure
Paid holidays
Weekly pay
401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligible after 1 month of service (age 18) with a Safe Harbor match (100% on the first 3% 50% on the next 2%) with immediate vesting.
Life & AD&D insurance (company-paid with family coverage)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (24/7 confidential support)
Tuition reimbursement (up to $500/year)
Company-provided equipment (role dependent)
Additional perks (Aflac supplemental coverage employee discounts)
Employee Ambassador Program: A dedicated real-human support resource to help you navigate lifes challengespersonal or professionalby connecting you to guidance resources and solutions when you need them most.
Benefits eligibility may vary based on role and employment status.
Employment at Alpha Inc. is contingent upon:
- 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 Hawaii and federal law.
- Passing a drug test (for both full-time and part-time hires) conducted in line with Hawaii statutory requirements.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor employment visas. Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire.
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process please contact us at.
Alpha Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity equity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal or Hawaii law and we provide equal opportunity in all employment practices including recruitment hiring promotion compensation benefits and training.
Required Experience:
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