Project Manager/Estimator

McGuire Builders•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

McGuire Builders, Inc. is a leading Southern California construction company specializing in hospitality construction, tenant improvements (TI), and restaurant and hotel projects. With decades of experience, we pride ourselves on delivering projects of exceptional quality, on schedule, and with safety as our top priority. This role is based out of our Torrance office and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated experience managing and estimating hotel, restaurant, and tenant improvement construction projects.

Requirements

Proven expertise in tenant improvement, hotel and restaurant construction/renovations.
Proven experience in estimating and construction take-offs
5–7 years of project management experience with a commercial general contracting firm
Hospitality construction experience required (hotel, restaurant, and tenant improvement projects)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong estimating, buyout, and negotiation skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architectural principles
Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control project costs
High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
Strong leadership and management skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Comfortable reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specifications

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree preferred
Experience with On-Screen Takeoff, Sage 100 Contractor (formerly Sage Master Builder), and CAD is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate project efforts between architects, designers, engineers, subcontractors, consultants, and owners
Lead project estimation, take-offs, and proposal assembly in coordination with internal team members
Define project scope, deliverables, and budget requirements
Develop and submit project budgets based on scope of work and resource requirements
Manage all day-to-day project schedules and ensure contract compliance
Monitor project costs and schedules to meet budget and timeline requirements
Administer owner and subcontractor contracts
Manage change orders, including entitlement review and documentation verification
Review and approve owner and subcontractor applications for payment
Obtain required permits, approvals, and regulatory prerequisites
Negotiate with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors
Select, manage, and maintain subcontractor and supplier relationships
Identify and implement value engineering opportunities
Predict resources required to complete projects successfully
Monitor and measure project cost and schedule performance (project controls)
Ensure conformance with contracts, bid specifications, and construction documents
Issue regular project updates related to cost, schedule, and progress
Represent the company at required job site meetings
Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, architects, interior designers, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors
Ensure all projects meet schedule, budget, and contractual obligations