Self-Perform Project Manager - Drywall (Southern California)

Turner Construction Company•Burbank, CA

19h

About The Position

Lead, direct, and coordinate management of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall and general Trades projects, including project pursuit, staffing, proactive planning, implementation, budget, and risk management. Manage operational performance from project kick-off through closeout, including project startup, procurement, production, scheduling, financial reporting, quality control, labor, safety, and contract administration. The role works with project teams, field operations, general superintendents, Finance, EH&S, Trades, suppliers, owners, and other stakeholders to deliver project commitments and maintain productive crews. The position may supervise the SPO Drywall team, participate in hiring and onboarding, provide performance feedback, contribute to annual appraisals, and identify training needs. The employee works at construction sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. Office work is generally quiet to moderate; construction sites may involve louder noise and exposure to moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes or airborne particles, weather, and electrical-shock risks. 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 ceilings, specialty ceilings, delegated-design cold-formed metal framing, or 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 principles and techniques, budgeting, and accounting principles.
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 the operating procedures and methods of other departments, such as Procurement and Operations.
Ability to comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Ability to perform the described physical duties, including regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

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 kick-off 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 contract and subcontract agreements.
Promote community involvement and build strategic relationships with the community.
Develop trusted-advisor relationships with internal teams, architects, owners, vendors, and suppliers.
Contribute to master schedule development; maintain and distribute accurate SPO schedules to Trades and suppliers, communicating and confirming contractual obligations.
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.
Provide leadership for risk evaluation, contract negotiations, and fee and pricing decisions.
Maintain compliance and communicate company business ethics and compliance expectations to project stakeholders.
Manage and oversee field operation and engineering processes and procedures.
In union environments, understand and manage work in accordance with labor agreements; in non-union environments, support Trade labor recruitment and oversee other labor sources.
Collaborate with EH&S to implement project safety protocols.
Oversee timely submission of pay applications and coordinate with Finance to ensure timely supplier-invoice submission and payment under contract terms.
Review subcontracts, Purchase Orders, and Change Orders for accuracy.
Report project and budget progress during Operation Review Meetings.
Support and drive company initiatives, and promote and use emerging technologies and innovations.
May supervise the SPO Drywall team; participate in hiring and onboarding; provide timely performance feedback; contribute to annual performance appraisals; use talent management systems; and identify training to support development.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.