Construction Project Manager

Charles Pankow Builders Ltd•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

The Project Manager (PM) assumes accountability for project results through accurate and timely estimating, cost control, and forecasting. The PM maintains and fosters client relationships by clearly setting and communicating achievable expectations with the client and internal team members. This position consults with the appropriate experts to target and achieve results, set challenging goals, and prioritizes tasks to overcome obstacles. The PM sets team standards and responsibilities, and provides leadership/motivation to drive toward successful completion of the project.

Requirements

A minimum of seven years of jobsite and/or project management experience is typical

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction related field preferred
Professional designations desirable
Design-build construction management

Responsibilities

Proposal Management
Participate in the development of the Win Strategy
Execute the proposal plan as part of the Pursuit Workbook
Job Setup
Execute portions of PRP process as assigned by the Senior Project Manager or Project Executive
Procure subcontractors by preparing RFPs and evaluating proposals to make final subcontractor selection and buyout to ensure timely execution of the “Work”
Negotiate and prepare subcontractor scope of work documents to prevent scope gaps or overlap
Ensure conformity of subcontracts to prime contract and Pankow standards
Manage upload of cost estimate into CMiC with the input of appropriate resources, such as Preconstruction and Accounting
Ensure safety, quality, and contractual risk management through use of the Project Risk Profile
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of RFIs, change management logs, 3-week schedules, quality program, submittal and procurement logs, MPR and other related reports
Ensure preparation of commitment logs
Hold others accountable in a clear and consistent manner to meet timely commitments
Lead submittal and procurement process
Manage subcontractors and consultants to ensure they meet timely commitments
Effectively communicate to get results from project team members, escalating critical issues to supervisor when appropriate
Ensure that all permanent materials are on the project when required
Cost Control
Complete owner billings and process of subcontractor payments in accordance with the contract
Execute the internal and external change management process
Ensure effective communication with all appropriate parties
Negotiate with clients and subcontractors on change orders as necessary
Fully leverage CMiC Pankow standard work processes to manage job accountabilities, e.g. forecasting, maintaining PCIs, document control
Ensure the PMCR is completed timely and accurately on a monthly basis
Document Control
Assemble, distribute, and track document packages through the life of the project. When available, engage Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer in this process
Manage the closeout process to meet contractual agreements and follow the Pankow post-construction process
Client Management
Maintain relationship and develop trust with the Owner by:
Maintaining commitments made to the Owner
Communicating on a regular basis
Escalating more pressing Owner issues as necessary to Senior Project Manager or Project Executive
Learning about client’s true drivers by utilizing TBTB dialogue
People Management
Set expectations and provide guidance to direct reports and team members
Conduct regular check-ins to provide feedback or course correct
The Project Manager shall also perform the following duties in the absence of a Senior Superintendent/Senior Project Manager
Schedule Adherence
Hold regular meetings/dialogue with the Superintendent in order to receive updates and communicate the status to the appropriate parties (Project Executive, Operations, Owner, etc.)
Assist Regional Director of Operations in tracking and completing Warranty Work
Assist Senior Superintendent in managing schedule updates and communications of same to Owner