Construction Project Manager
About The Position
IPS is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead construction projects at a project site near Irvine, California. The role is responsible for delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget, working with the Project Director and/or Senior Project Manager and guiding engineering, construction management, and superintendent teams toward project goals. The successful candidate will bring a strong construction background, an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality, and a focus on client engagement. The position involves coordinating contractual requirements, project specifications, and design drawings; managing subcontractor and vendor relationships, procurement, billing, and cash-flow projections; and monitoring costs, resources, scopes of work, budgets, and field conditions. The Construction Project Manager conducts progress measurement, earned value analysis, schedule updates, and change-management reporting, and prepares project documentation such as meeting minutes, monthly reports, and payment applications. The role also oversees contract administration, punch lists, warranty review, and as-built documentation, while maintaining client relationships and participating in schedule, safety, and quality oversight. The manager collaborates with Project Services on cost management and supports safe project execution through coordinated site oversight. This is a safety-sensitive field position that may be assigned to a client site for an extended period. It includes 25% travel, or travel as required by the assigned project, and may involve overnight travel or staying in the client’s city. The position requires site safety training, adherence to site safety rules, reliable transportation, and the ability to commute and travel routinely. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.
- 10+ years of experience in Project Delivery or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated significant experience in terms of industry knowledge.
- Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
- Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.
- Must have access to reliable transportation.
- Must be able to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.
- Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, potentially with varying weather exposure.
- Must complete site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate contractual requirements, project specifications, and design drawings.
- Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, procurement, billing, and cash-flow projections.
- Conduct progress measurement, earned value analysis, schedule updates, and change-management reporting.
- Prepare project documentation, including meeting minutes, monthly reports, and payment applications.
- Oversee contract administration, punch lists, warranty review, and as-built documentation.
- Monitor project resources, maintain scopes of work, and communicate expectations across the team.
- Track and report project costs, ensuring alignment with budgets and field conditions.
- Build and maintain client relationships and participate in schedule, safety, and quality oversight.
- Collaborate with Project Services on cost management and support safe project execution through coordinated site oversight.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required to support successful project delivery.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
