Project Manager - Civil Special Projects Group
The future you want is within reach.
At PCL, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and opportunities. Our Civil Special Projects group is where innovation meets mentorship, and where high-performing professionals fast-track their growth in a dynamic, close-knit environment.
Whether you're a Project Engineer ready to take the leap or a seasoned Project Manager looking for a smoother, smarter onboarding experience, this is your chance to join a team that’s designed to accelerate success.
Why the Special Projects Group?
Accelerated Exposure: With shorter project cycles and diverse scopes, you'll gain rapid experience across multiple builds.
Structured Support: You’ll be backed by a dedicated operations lead, field lead, and a development tracking program to guide your growth.
Tight-Knit Culture: Though spread across sites, our team stays connected through engagement initiatives and shared purpose.
Innovation-Driven: We welcome fresh ideas and empower you to improve processes and shape the future of construction delivery.
As a Project Manager in our Special Projects group, you’ll lead with confidence and collaborate with purpose.
Responsibilities
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Overseeing contract administration, technical execution, and project delivery
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Leading by example in health and safety practices
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Ensuring projects meet design, budget, quality, and schedule expectations
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Identifying opportunities for value engineering and process improvements
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Managing performance metrics and reporting on safety, cost, and schedule
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Negotiating subcontracts and major purchase orders
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Driving project closeout and stakeholder satisfaction
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Supporting design-build coordination and quality assurance (where applicable)
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Communicating proactively to manage expectations and resolve challenges
Qualifications
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A degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related field
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5–10 years of progressive construction experience (mentorship or leadership preferred)
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A strong safety mindset and knowledge of HSE principles
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Deep understanding of construction methods, codes, and specifications
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Excellent planning and time management skills
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Ability to identify and manage risk and opportunities
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Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software
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A passion for learning, growing, and contributing to a collaborative team
PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.
The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.
PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.
Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at careers@pcl.com with the position and location you are interested in.
Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!
Employee Status: Regular Full-Time
Company: PCL Construction, Inc.
Primary Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Job: Project Manager - Civil Special Projects Group
Requisition: 9699
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix