Construction Project Manager - Education/Public Projects

Our client is a top ENR general contractor in the Orange County area. They are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a background in DSA/LAUSD projects.

Client Details

This company has been in business for over 100 years and is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Southern California and holds a retention rate above 90%. They primarily specialize in Education and Public work projects - LAUSD is their largest client. This company offers a ton of room for growth with one of the strongest DSA general contractors in the state, as well as a backlog of consistent projects for the next 3 years.

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Description

• Develop, monitor and maintain a project schedule in a collaborative manner by gathering input from the project team during both Pre-construction and construction using lean principles as appropriate.
• Lead the effort in the on-boarding and contract negotiations with trade partners and 3rd party vendors and ensure that the buyout is in alignment with the project budget.
• Work with the Pre-construction team, architects, engineers and trade partners to coordinate the BIM and oversee any conflict resolution.
• Effectively communicate the project status to client and to company leadership using detailed project reporting related to budget, schedule, quality, safety and changes on the project.
• Conduct weekly OAC meetings and provide all required reports and documentation to ensure all stakeholders are informed of project status and potential issues.
• Conduct coordination meetings with all trades, vendors and key personnel on a weekly basis.
• Provide monthly invoices and oversee all documentation and approvals needed to ensure timely funding for the project and subsequent payment to trade partners and vendors.
• Work closely with the client, architect and engineers to control and manage any change in scope and provide all impacts and documentation of such to allow for a timely decision to be made, such as cost, schedule and quality implications and obtain the Owner's approval.
• Oversee the performance and quality of inspections throughout the project to eliminate the need for re-work and lead the effort to close out the project through proper punch list protocols.
• Collaboratively work with the project superintendent, trade partners and client to develop and enforce a project safety plan.
• Assist with the documentation of project scope and the plan development and verify that the design meets the contractual obligation on a periodic basis.
• Provide technical assistance in the selection of other partners, subcontractors and suppliers required to complete the project
• Oversee the design documents and ensure that version control is always maintained with all members of the team.
• Collaborate on the creation of project phasing plans with project team and align with schedule and estimated costs.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, and Architecture or equivalent
• 5+ years project management experience
• Previous LAUSD/DSA projects required
• True leadership experience managing teams, client management, goal setting and achieving.
• Someone who is internally motivated to grow a company and lead.
• Estimating experience is a plus
• Having experience with Cost +, negotiated work, MS Project, and Pro-core.
• CPM scheduling and planning.
• Has ability to estimate change orders, pay apps, etc

Job Offer

• A competitive base salary between $140,000-$190,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Top bonus structure, including guaranteed and project/profit based. (Typically between $10,000-$20,000 in the first year)
• Medical insurance including dental and vision
• Generous 401K structure
• Car allowance
• Gas card
• Company profit sharing
• Robust career advancement opportunity
• Strong training programs
• 20 PTO days, potential for PTO unlimited
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Company outings
• Company phone and laptop provided

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