Project Manager

Align Builders•Irvine, CA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Align Builders is seeking a Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects and project teams. The role requires strong personal values, clear communication, a strong work ethic, and the ability to build lasting relationships. The Project Manager is accountable for successful project completion and client relationships, while supporting and challenging internal and external team members and mentoring Project Engineers. The position oversees project risk and cost control, including contract review, subcontract issuance, insurance certifications, change management, billings, forecasting, and budgeting. It also involves preparing monthly progress reports, coordinating construction schedules with the Superintendent, and regularly communicating schedules and impacts to the Owner. The Project Manager must understand project scopes, building processes, systems, construction methods, plans, specifications, codes, quality workmanship, and jobsite safety. This is a full-time, onsite position in Los Angeles, California. Commercial construction experience is required; experience in health care (OSHPD), life sciences, higher education, or office improvements is preferred. A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a Commercial Construction Project Engineer or Project Manager.
Commercial construction experience and knowledge of construction means and methods.
In-depth knowledge of contracts, insurance, and project deliverables.
Experience with estimating, budgeting, forecasting, change management, and billings.
Strong construction knowledge, plan-reading ability, and foundation in project controls.
Knowledge of major construction hazards, with ability to identify hazards and unsafe practices and implement effective solutions.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Procore or other project management software, and scheduling software such as Microsoft Project.
Ability to engage constructively and productively with clients, internal team members, and trade contractors to overcome obstacles and achieve results.
Strong communication, teamwork, accountability, organization, prioritization, and professional conduct under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Experience in health care construction, including OSHPD projects.
Experience in life sciences, higher education, or office improvements.
Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Lead project teams by challenging and supporting internal and external members.
Cultivate effective teams built on deep trust.
Develop and mentor Project Engineers.
Understand project scopes, building processes, and systems.
Oversee risk management, including contract review and deliverables, writing and issuing subcontracts, and insurance certifications.
Oversee cost control, including change management, billings, forecasting, and budgeting.
Complete monthly progress reports.
Work with the Superintendent to update the construction schedule and regularly communicate the schedule and its impacts to the Owner.
Prioritize and delegate critical items to team members.
Take accountability for successful project completion and build lasting client relationships.
Identify construction hazards and unsafe acts or practices, implement solutions, and promote a strong jobsite safety culture.
Interpret plans, specifications, and codes; recognize quality workmanship and follow organizational processes.
Manage multiple tasks and assignments, prioritize time, and communicate effectively.