Project Manager

Griffith Company•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$125,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a nearly 125 year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds. We are looking for an experienced project manager to manage our Alternative Delivery team's $150M Vermont Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor project for Los Angeles Metro. Competitive candidates will have at least 5 years of experience managing heavy civil projects for a general contractor. This position is responsible for overall administrative and technical direction on projects. The Project Manager will plan, direct and coordinate engineering and scheduling activities of designated projects.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience managing heavy civil projects.
People management
Strategic planning
Risk management
Alternative Delivery
Must have a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills
Knowledge of public contract code
Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be proficient in identifying changes on projects
An understanding of production is required
Must be proficient in project projections
Must be proficient in Build2Win.
Must have a thorough understanding of estimating
Must have an understanding of time impact analysis and time related overhead
Must have an understanding of critical path and track delays.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree would be preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and manage the field team with the Division Manager and Estimator.
Establish project objectives with the Division Manager.
Implement established corporate policies and procedures, including EEO and Affirmative Action responsibilities.
Represent company by initiating and maintaining liaison with primary owner representatives.
Attend weekly owner meetings.
Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of on-site superintendents to insure project is built on schedule, within budget, and meets all minority obligations.
Manage all job administration and contract documentation with owner, subcontractors and suppliers.
Overall management of the financial aspects of contract, including job cost reports, billings, budget changes, change order, accounts payable processing and collections.
Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
Reviews deliverables prepared by team before submitting to client.
Effectively applies Griffith methodology and enforces project standards.
Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
Minimizes our exposure to risk on project.
Provide safety and quality control management
Maintain accurate forecasting and management of budgets
Managing subcontractors and project team (subordinates)
Resolution of problems involving labor disputes, material deliveries and contracts/sub administration
Oversee document control and coordination of subcontractors
Initialize baseline schedule and ensure accuracy/integrity of Project Schedule
Other duties as assigned