Construction Project Manager

Location: Rocklin, California; Regional Travel                        

Position Summary

Manage assigned geotechnical and design-build projects—including cut-off walls, earth retention systems, and other specialty foundation solutions—in alignment with Forgen’s corporate philosophy of safe, high-quality production while securing the most favorable economic outcome for the company.

Forgen Overview

Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges, guided by our core values of integrity, passion, teamwork, and smart work.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive a safety culture that promotes Incident and Injury Free Performance on all geotechnical and design-build projects.
• Serve as primary client contact to assess scope of work, technical requirements, and resources required to successfully execute cut-off walls, seepage barriers, and other specialty geotechnical projects.
• Support preconstruction efforts by assisting with estimating and proposals, including review of drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and production approaches tailored to cut-off walls and ground improvement.
• Lead and supervise construction efforts to ensure projects are executed according to design, schedule, and budget. Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost reports, and revenue forecasts. Ensure accurate production tracking and maintain effective client communication.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site operations, including engineering, scheduling, material control, and oversight of administrative functions.
• Oversee contract administration, ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements. Recognize scope changes and lead claim/change order development and negotiations.
• Provide leadership and direction to employees and subcontractors, including hiring, mentoring, and disciplinary actions for assigned staff.
• Deliver technical guidance on geotechnical construction methods, equipment selection, and constructability for cut-off walls, slurry trenching, deep soil mixing, and other specialty foundation techniques.
• Assume responsibility for productivity, efficient use of materials/equipment, and contractual performance of projects.
• Maintain overall profit and loss accountability for assigned design-build and geotechnical projects.
• Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline; equivalent project experience considered.
• Minimum of five years of progressive project management experience in geotechnical construction, including direct supervisory experience with cut-off walls, seepage barriers, or ground improvement.
• Experience managing design-build projects strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with USACE QCS System desirable.
• Proficiency in project controls software, including Excel, Microsoft Office/Project, Primavera (P6); AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.
• Strong technical understanding of geotechnical and civil construction methods, codes, standards, and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and leadership skills, with the ability to independently resolve complex contract and technical issues.
• Highly motivated, safety-focused, ethical, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Strong time management, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel on behalf of company business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with slurry trenching, soil-bentonite and cement-bentonite cut-off walls, deep soil mixing, and in-situ stabilization projects.
• Experience working on USACE, levee, dam, or flood control projects.
• Fluency in Spanish a plus.
• The following safety training is preferred, but not mandatory. Company will provide additional training, as necessary.
  • 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
  • Competent Person Safety Training
  • 8-Hour Supervisory Training
  • 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training
  • First Aid and CPR

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This office-based role requires frequent computer use and effective communication, with occasional travel to project sites as needed. Site visits may involve extended periods of standing or walking and required PPE, with potential exposure to heavy equipment, chemicals, dust, fumes, uneven terrain, and extreme weather.

This job description outlines the general scope of work and is not exhaustive. Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed. Requirements may be adjusted to accommodate disabilities, except where they pose a direct safety risk.

Perks and Benefits

Forgen offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, bonuses, paid time off, and more. We support a flexible work model for most non-craft positions and provide additional perks like education assistance, wellness programs, and employee awards.