Construction Project Manager

The Project Delivery Group is hiring a Construction Project Manager to oversee large Construction Projects throughout the LA region.

SCOPE OF POSITION AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Provide leadership to the project management team, including the execution of the design phase, construction phase, and interactions between the client, project management, construction management, design team members, and construction contractors and suppliers. Participate in and manage the delegation of all project management responsibilities, including design management, contract administration, procurement, budgeting, scheduling, quality control, payment application review and approval, and project closeout and turnover.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

• Manage Request for Information, submittal, inspection, as-built, document control, and closeout processes. As-builts shall be both in digital and hard copy form.
• Manage and document field meetings; including Owner meeting, design meetings, and subcontractor meetings.
• Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for Construction Projects.
• Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contract, and quality control provisions.
• Perform cost estimating and value engineering; oversee all aspects of day-to-day management of construction.
• Development of initial baseline schedule including sequencing, duration, logic, including subsequent scheduling maintenance. Oversee, manage, and implement the schedule during the course of a Construction Project.
• Monitor and coordinate work performed by field staff and contractors; ensuring that project operations are in compliance with design specifications and with government policies and regulations, established performance and delivery criteria, and ensuring that client requirements are being met.
• Assist the client in achieving Planning Approval from the City of Los Angeles and other jurisdictions as required.
• Research and prepare reports pertaining to operations, equipment, policies and procedures, and/or other issues.
• Initiate and develop Cost Report from bid estimate. Identify/establish clearly defined phases and appropriate quantities to monitor self-performed work. Proficient in identifying potential cost overruns, input/reforecast accurate cost projections, perform routine Cost Report maintenance, establish and monitor Contractor Change Orders, back charges and additional work phases.
• In conjunction with site staff, monitor and control construction through administrative direction to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget. Investigate and identify potentially serious cost and/or risk situations and implement appropriate corrective measures.
• Analyze and successfully manage Owner and Contractor Change Orders, Pay Requests, Cost Proposals, Time Extension Requests, etc., to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract requirements, limit corporations exposure to risk and/or liability and maintain project profitability.
• Proficient in buying-out project from bid estimate including development of Boiler Plate, clearly defined and project specific Scope of Work for Contractors/Suppliers, assessing risk in Contractor Bond requirements, identifying and resolving missing scope items from bid estimate. Ensure contracts are issued and executed in a timely manner.
• In conjunction with site staff, monitor and document contractor performance, i.e., Quality Control, Safety, Scope of Work, Coordination with other trades, etc.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with Owner, government entities (as needed), Design Team, Contractors/Suppliers to facilitate construction activities. Properly research, document and address potential problems to maintain project budget controls and minimize project’s exposure to risk and liability. Manage permit processes, including deferred submittals if required.
• Manage financial aspects of Contracts to protect the employer’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Owner, Contractors and Suppliers.
• Provide supervision and on-the-job training to clerical and onsite staff assigned to the project.
• Manage the deportment, disposition and general employment of all employees on site.
• Provide management of project level engineering and engineering services. Create and implement an engineering plan for each Construction Project that addresses engineering staffing, project document controls, and engineering resources.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years experience managing complicated commercial Construction Projects.
• Experience managing projects over $10M in value.  
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Manager, Business, or related field.
• Strong computer and communication skills, including clear and concise writing skills for effective communication with clients and fellow team members.
• Strong Leadership skills.