Project Manager

Griffith Company • Los Angeles, CA

11d • $125,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Griffith Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager for its Southern Region team. The position is responsible for overall administrative and technical direction on projects and for planning, directing, and coordinating engineering and scheduling activities. The Project Manager works with the Division Manager, Estimator, field team, on-site superintendents, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project requirements. The role also manages project administration, contracts, financial performance, schedules, quality, risk, and team members.

Requirements

• A strong work ethic and excellent time-management skills.
• Knowledge of public contract code.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Proficiency in identifying project changes.
• Understanding of production.
• Proficiency in project projections.
• Proficiency in Build2Win.
• Thorough understanding of estimating.
• Understanding of time impact analysis and time-related overhead.
• Understanding of critical path and tracking delays.
• Valid driver's license.
• Other requirements may apply.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
• Proven experience in people management.
• Proven experience in strategic planning.
• Proven experience in risk management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage the field team with the Division Manager and Estimator.
• Establish project objectives with the Division Manager.
• Implement corporate policies and procedures, including EEO and Affirmative Action responsibilities.
• Represent the company and maintain liaison with primary owner representatives.
• Attend weekly owner meetings.
• Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of on-site superintendents to help ensure projects are on schedule, within budget, and meet minority obligations.
• Manage job administration and contract documentation with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Manage contract financial aspects, including job cost reports, billings, budget changes, change orders, accounts payable processing, and collections.
• Create and execute project work plans and revise them as needs and requirements change.
• Identify needed resources and assign individual responsibilities.
• Manage day-to-day project operations and scope.
• Review team deliverables before submitting them to clients.
• Apply Griffith methodology and enforce project standards.
• Prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Minimize project risk exposure.
• Provide safety and quality control management.
• Maintain accurate forecasts and manage budgets.
• Manage subcontractors and project team members.
• Resolve problems involving labor disputes, material deliveries, contracts, and subcontract administration.
• Oversee document control and subcontractor coordination.
• Initialize the baseline schedule and ensure the accuracy and integrity of the project schedule.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a superior health benefits package.
• Performance-based compensation.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), offering employees the opportunity to benefit financially from company success.
• Vacation time.
• Sick days.
• Paid holidays.
• 401K program.
• Relocation assistance for candidates outside the local area on a case-by-case basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager