Commercial Construction Project Manager

HITT Contracting Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$117,920 - $159,720

About The Position

A Project Manager develops, coordinates, implements, and manages all facets necessary to construct projects on time, within budget, and to the specified quality. The Project Manager provides leadership and serves as a liaison between project team members, promoting the interests of the business and its clients while demonstrating the characteristics of a mid-level leader. The Project Manager is the primary leader for the construction project.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 5 years of commercial construction experience, including experience with a commercial general contractor.
Previous project management experience and ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to master sector- and project-specific software, including Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, and JD Edwards.
Mastery of reading construction drawings, including reading, interpreting, and updating project-related drawings.
Ability to organize people, tools, and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results.
Knowledge of current market conditions, including pricing conventions and trends.
Demonstrated leadership and ability to facilitate project decision-making.
Positive attitude and passion for construction and the industry.
Clear, concise, and professional communication, including presenting complex information clearly.
Initiative, willingness to seek responsibility, and integrity consistent with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values.
Commitment to continuous improvement and self-improvement.
Ability to recognize quality and implement contractual and HITT quality standards.
Flexibility and adaptability to changes in technology, design, means, and methods.
Ability to collaborate with people of varied backgrounds and styles and foster positive relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
Customer-service-oriented approach.
Ability to prioritize tasks, distinguish urgent issues from those that can wait, and multitask effectively.
Respectful conduct, including punctuality and being engaged and focused.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree from an accredited university, preferably with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business. Additional work experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to HITT’s safety standards and ensure required documentation is filed.
Create and manage budgets for assigned projects.
Develop and collaborate on pre-construction RFP packages.
Conduct project meetings, set milestones, and prepare monthly owner reports.
Establish job processes for RFIs, submittals, and pay applications; approve pay applications and negotiate subcontract change orders.
Manage project scheduling, quality control, and overall project logistics.
Manage the project closeout process efficiently.
Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs and explain how company services could meet them.
Supervise assistant operations support roles, including assistant project managers, administrative assistants, MEP managers, and safety team members.
Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the project.
Coach, train, and educate assistant-level operations team members.
Sustain existing client relationships and develop new client relationships.