Construction Project Manager 2
About The Position
The Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and close-out of construction projects, from standard mobile or modular building placements to complex turnkey permanent modular construction projects. The role ensures that projects meet design requirements, schedules, financial objectives, and quality standards. The Project Manager directs day-to-day operations, manages stakeholder relationships, resolves escalated issues, supervises project teams, reduces risk and liability, and drives operational improvements to deliver successful, profitable projects and satisfy clients. This position is in the Construction Services department, is based in Ceres, California, and reports to the Regional Construction Manager. It is primarily office-based, with frequent travel to construction sites. Work is generally during standard business hours, with occasional flexibility based on project demands. The position has supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- At least 5 years of project management experience in commercial construction projects.
- Valid driver’s license.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to read and interpret project plans and specifications and solve problems efficiently.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with mobile and modular construction projects.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft D365, Procore, or similar software.
- Knowledge of prevailing wage compliance, construction insurance, and cost coding.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Familiarity with interpreting and negotiating construction contracts.
Responsibilities
- Manage healthy client relationships.
- Collaborate with Sales and Estimating to develop bid strategies and accurate project pricing.
- Ensure compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and hold direct reports accountable to the same standards.
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Review and approve subcontractor submittals, coordinating with architects, engineers, and clients to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
- Manage project change orders, including pricing negotiations and documentation.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Supervise project teams and provide direction to ensure compliance with quality, safety protocols, performance standards, and best practices.
- Apply a basic understanding of construction contracts to mitigate contractual risk.
- Monitor project milestones, track progress, and prepare technical status reports.
- Analyze project metrics to identify inefficiencies and propose operational improvements and cost-saving measures.
- Oversee preparation and distribution of project close-out documentation, including Operations & Maintenance manuals and warranty documentation.
- Provide accurate financial information through the ECAC process and coordinate with the Project Accountant on subcontractor billings, pay applications, and milestone billing.
- Interpret project plans, specifications, Geotech reports, and other documentation to guide construction activities.
- Manage vendor relationships, ensuring timely material delivery and compliance with project requirements.
- Lead internal hand-off meetings and collaborate with Sales and/or Estimating on accurate material-costing proposals.
- Facilitate conflict resolution between clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Support cross-functional initiatives to improve company processes.
- Mentor and train junior staff, including Project Coordinators and Superintendents.
- Contribute to strategic planning and process-improvement initiatives within Construction Services.
- Facilitate post-project reviews to analyze job-cost performance and identify process improvements.
- Oversee staffing and personnel matters for direct reports, including hiring participation, performance management, and general leadership responsibilities.
- Manage and direct factory coordination following project handoff, including plan reviews, customer redline responses, and ongoing communication with the factory team.
Benefits
- 7.5 paid holidays and one additional floating holiday.
- 8 hours of volunteer time per year.
- Paid time off program.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- 401(k) retirement benefits with company match.
- Exercise subsidy plan of $25 per month.
- Quarterly wellness incentives.
- Safety and values recognition programs.
- Years of service recognition.
- Employee development and training.
- Drug-free, safety-focused environment.
- Charitable donation matching.
- Community involvement and other employee benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
