Deputy Project Manager

Stacy Witbeck • Long Beach, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Stacy Witbeck is growing our team in our Southern CA market. As an earlier-career opportunity to be a Project Manager for an employee-owned company, you will be leading a small but high-performing group of professionals in the region as you oversee a smaller project. Our reputation, culture, and complex portfolio of work are all going to be appealing to those looking for a solid foundation to build their career on.

This role will suit those seeking the step up from a well-qualified Project Engineer to the responsibility of a Project Manager role. We have an excellent culture that has a reputation for developing leaders and supporting them through their growth.

Requirements

• 7+ years related experience required with experience as a Project Engineer on heavy civil and transit work.
• Exposure on projects at $5 million+ in value.
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions.
• Proficient in Excel and Office Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Travel will be required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience in lieu of.
• Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Preference for those who enjoy a collaborative, team-driven work style.
• Experience with a wide variety of software and platforms are not required but may help your candidacy which may include the following: Cloud-based collaborative software, Teams, Smartsheet, HeavyJob, HeavyBid, P6, Primavera Cloud, ProCore, etc..

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors project budgets and schedules, ensuring timely, cost-effective completion.
• Determines project labor, tools, equipment, and material needs; ensures timely procurement based on production and installation lead times.
• Reviews and approves vendor and subcontractor invoices, resolving discrepancies.
• Oversees completion of all required permits, approvals, and required inspections are scheduled and completed.
• Participates in securing new work including developing project approach, project interviewing, and estimating
• Where applicable, participate in design coordination that may include scheduling and prioritization, constructability, and value engineering
• Maintains regular communication with field engineers and a part-time Superintendent to ensure quality control and adherence to project schedules.
• Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of safety requirements; Ensures guidelines and programs are enforced to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Participates in the research and development of new construction materials and methods as required.
• Reports on project status regularly through meetings or written correspondence.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.
• HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
• Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees