Self-Perform Project Manager - Drywall (Southern California)

Turner Construction•Burbank, CA

1d•$120,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Lead and coordinate Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall and general Trades projects, overseeing pursuit, staffing, planning, implementation, budgets, and risk management. Manage assigned projects from kickoff through closeout, including startup, procurement, production, scheduling, quality control, financial reporting, safety, contract administration, and project-team coordination. The role may supervise the SPO Drywall team and support hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, and employee development. The employee works at construction sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The position regularly involves office work and travel, including short and long distances. Construction-site work may involve moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, and electrical-shock risk. The role requires compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Requirements

At least 6 years of related experience as a Project Manager for specialty scopes of work, such as framing, drywall, acoustic or specialty ceilings, delegated-design cold-formed metal framing, and doors, frames, and hardware.
In-depth technical knowledge of interior construction systems, including metal framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, cold-formed metal framing, and doors, frames, and hardware.
Leadership and management skills to supervise teams and work activities.
Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, engineering, budgeting, and accounting principles and techniques.
Thorough understanding of project drawings, specifications, and scope of work.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Ability to identify project issues, including constructability and coordination of self-performed work with adjacent trades, and resolve them before work is scheduled.
Experience in project engineering, field supervision, or purchasing.
Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and Trade practices.
Advanced project management skills to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
Familiarity with operating procedures and methods of other departments, such as Procurement and Operations.
Ability to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Prior labor-management experience in union and/or non-union environments.

Responsibilities

Manage operational performance of assigned Self-Perform Operations projects from kickoff through closeout.
Lead project startup, including budget setup, Schedule of Values establishment, and submittal submission.
Manage procurement and release of long-lead materials to meet Required On Job dates.
Lead weekly project production meetings and work with the General Superintendent to improve production.
Generate actual field production rates and communicate variances to management and estimating teams.
Identify changed conditions, estimate change orders, and collaborate with project teams to obtain owner approvals.
Understand and administer company contracts and subcontract agreements.
Promote community involvement and build strategic relationships in the communities where the company works.
Build trusted relationships with internal teams, architects, owners, vendors, and suppliers.
Contribute to master schedule development and maintain and distribute accurate SPO schedules to Trades and suppliers.
Anticipate, identify, and resolve scheduling issues to maintain a stable, productive crew.
Manage project budgets and financial reporting to maintain adherence to budget.
Manage the Quality Control program.
Lead risk evaluation, contract negotiations, and fee and pricing decisions.
Maintain compliance and communicate company ethics and compliance expectations to project stakeholders.
Manage and oversee field operations and engineering processes and procedures.
In union environments, understand and manage labor agreements; in non-union environments, support Trade labor recruitment and oversee other labor sources.
Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety to implement project safety protocols.
Oversee timely submission of pay applications.
Collaborate with Finance to support timely submission and payment of supplier invoices; review subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders for accuracy.
Report project and budget progress to management during Operation Review Meetings.
Support company initiatives and promote and use emerging technologies and innovations.
May supervise the SPO Drywall team, participate in hiring, onboard staff, provide performance feedback, contribute to annual appraisals, use talent-management systems, and identify training needs.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.