Project Manager

Calista Corporation • Vandenberg AFB, CA

45d • $150,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Project Manager, you will work onsite in Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA and will assume profit, loss and growth responsibilities for projects currently being executed by Company federal clients including USACE, USAF, and others. You will be expected to directly execute all the costs, schedule, and technical aspects of the project. Business development growth of current and future contracts will be expected with support from the Brice Pacific' management team.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of construction project management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and compliance.
• Familiarity with municipal, state, and federal construction regulations and permitting processes.
• Technical knowledge of various field construction concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of construction, architectural, and building industry standard operating practices/procedures.
• Knowledge of USACE, USAF, and Army as it relates to projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and project management software.
• Knowledge of procurement rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of basic revenue models, project ledger, and cost-to-completion projections.
• Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and general time management.
• Effective professional communication and interpersonal skills regarding presentations, negotiations, internal/external written, graphical, and verbal communications and working with other departments and personnel to accomplish Company objectives.
• Excellent analytical and forecasting skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to prepare accurate budgets and cost estimates; in-depth knowledge of fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Ability to create, read, and understand complex contract documents.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, detect unobvious facts and issues, and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to use a laptop computer effectively.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with customers and organizations; exceptional follow-up skills.
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Ability to actively listen and provide high-quality customer service.
• Ability to do business ethically with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Ability to collaborate, partner, and exercise change management skills.
• Ability to comply with and enforce standard policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel for work-related purposes (up to 20% of the time).
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture, or a Business-related discipline required.
• Fifteen (15) or more years of related project management experience including budget preparation, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures required.
• Prior USACE experience required.
• Valid state driver’s license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Company’s Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of assigned projects including estimating, bidding, reporting, client interface, timeline, and day-to-day oversight.
• Develop proposals, cost estimates, and bids.
• Provide oversight of the submittal and approval process.
• Prepare, monitor, and review plans, reports, permits, requests for information, and design change/variance requests.
• Oversee the procurement and scheduling of materials, equipment, personnel, subcontractors, and other resources necessary to support project execution.
• Determine project labor requirements based on scope, schedule, and operational needs.
• Participate in the selection and hiring of subcontractors and oversee subcontractor performance.
• Oversee the delivery and availability of materials, tools, and equipment required for project execution.
• Ensure project labor, materials, equipment, and other resources are used efficiently and effectively.
• Obtain and maintain required project licenses, permits, and other authorizations.
• Supervise the planning of design and/or construction work; ensure accuracy of project team analysis of project drawings, specifications, project schedule, environmental requirements, and quality expectations.
• Ensure project teams accurately review and interpret project drawings, specifications, schedules, environmental requirements, and quality expectations.
• Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, and overall financial performance.
• Prepare project budgets and monitor project time, costs, and expenses against established budgets.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients throughout project execution.
• Review, code, and approve project-related invoices and timesheets.
• Prepare periodic progress reports outlining materials used, costs, and work schedule adjustments. Oversee documentation and retention of information related to project start-up, commissioning, contracts, completion reports, as-built documentation, and project close out.
• Oversee progress at work sites; it may require multi-day visits and/or overnight stay.
• Monitor compliance with applicable municipal, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure project required reporting is accurate and includes, but not limited to; safety reports, daily updates, photographs, timecards, etc.
• Ensure project milestones are completed on schedule.
• Manager contract administration including change orders and modifications.
• Ensure that projects are executed safely according to Company’s policy, contract and specifications
• Direct the work of and oversee project staff including project engineer, superintendent, quality control manager, and safety manager.
• Serve as an organizational resource for project questions, best practices, and industry standards.
• Seek and participate in development and training opportunities.
• Participate in staff hiring and recruiting and periodic management and project coordination meetings.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Supervises the work of project staff, project foremen, and laborers assigned to their projects.

Benefits

• Annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve goals.
• Mentorship Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, & LTD.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off (based on years of service).
• 10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus – Work Anniversary “Floating” Holiday.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

What This Job Offers

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