Project Administrator II

General Atomics•San Diego, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. We currently have an exciting opportunity within our Corporate Facilities group for a Construction Manager, based in the San Diego, California region. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing a variety of construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects across the organization’s facilities, from initial concept through project closeout. The Construction Manager serves as the primary liaison with third-party contractors, engineers, and vendors, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, applicable building codes, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and company standards and policies. Responsibilities also include monitoring field activities for quality and safety, resolving construction issues, facilitating inspections, maintaining accurate project documentation, and providing regular status updates to leadership and key stakeholders.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and three or more years of progressive professional project administration experience.
Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, and project management principles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing construction projects in manufacturing, aerospace, laboratory, research, or government facilities.
Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and building infrastructure systems.
Experience working in occupied facilities while maintaining continuous operations.
Familiarity with Microsoft Project, or similar project management software.
OSHA 30 certification and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple construction and facility improvement projects from planning through completion.
Coordinate project schedules, budgets, contractors, and internal resources to ensure successful project execution.
Conduct site visits to monitor project progress, quality, safety, and compliance with company standards.
Review project plans, specifications, and scope of work to ensure accuracy and constructability.
Coordinate with Engineering, Facilities, Operations, EH&S, Security, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Work with architects and engineers to review plans and technical drawings.
Prepare project documentation including cost estimates, schedules, procurement requests, change orders, and project closeout documentation.
Support contractor selection, bid evaluations, and contract administration.
Track project costs and provide regular status updates to management.
Run progress meetings and update customers on how the work is going.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize schedule and budget impacts.
Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety regulations, and company policies.
Manage multiple concurrent construction projects while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
Serve as the primary point of contact between internal customers, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
Coordinate construction activities to minimize operational disruptions within active facilities.
Review contractor performance and ensure work is completed according to project requirements.
Support development of capital improvement projects and facility modifications.
Participate in project planning meetings and provide technical recommendations.
Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
Promote a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with company safety requirements, and established construction practices.
Maintain strong working relationships with facility management, operations, engineering staff, vendors.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting project deadlines.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of contractor safety requirements and permit coordination.
Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety compliance.
Responsible for observing all Federal, State and Local laws, OSHA CAL-OSHA safety regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Complies with all regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment and General Atomics Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
Strong organizational, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to work effectively and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle (valid license required).
May require use of a personal, or company vehicle, or electrical cart.
May require a valid California driver's license with a good driving record verified by the DMV.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment as a leader is essential as well as the ability to work extended hours as required.
Must participate in the Facilities On-Call program as required.
Ability to travel to other regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other work-related activities.
Must be able to work a 9/80 schedule, Monday-Thursday 5:30am-3:00pm, (working) Friday 6:00am-2:30pm.
Must be able to work outside of normal business hours and different work shifts as required to support facility objectives.
Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance, if applicable.