Construction Project Manager - Owner's Representative

Marx Okubo and Assoc.

$160K — $175K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Certification in Construction Management
  • 10+ years in construction management roles, with 5+ on large scale commercial projects
  • Strong understanding of construction delivery methods and building codes
  • Excellent conflict resolution and communication skills
  • Strategic thinking abilities to identify trends and mitigate issues
  • Ability to work autonomously while representing the firm
  • Dependable and accountable with a strong integrity focus
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advocate for clients during all construction project phases
  • Review project documents for constructability and value engineering opportunities
  • Evaluate and process contractor bids, pay applications, and change orders
  • Manage complex budgets and provide financial reporting
  • Identify and mitigate project risks
  • Lead OAC meetings and ensure effective communication
  • Conduct regular site visits and oversee project progress

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides growth opportunities
  • 100% paid health insurance premiums for employees
  • Up to 30% 401(k) match on contributions
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Culture that embraces fresh perspectives and analytical thinking.
Full Job Description
We are currently accepting applications for a Project Manager (Construction) role for our team, with an expected starting annual salary of $160,000 - $175,000. This is a hybrid role, with 2 days in one of our offices in Southern California - Huntington Beach or Santa Ana, and conduct site visits and project meetings as needed for the remainder of the week.

Essential Functions
  • Act in an owner's representative capacity as a trusted advocate for our clients through all phases of large scale commercial construction projects
  • Review all related documents for constructability, scope, and opportunities for value engineering
  • Evaluate and process contractor bids, pay applications, change orders, and contingency usage for GMP contracts
  • Manage and track complex, detailed budgets and provide financial reporting to clients
  • Identify and mitigate risks
  • Lead OAC meetings
  • Oversee projects via regular site visits (Local and regional travel required)
  • Ensure deadlines are met and any delay claims are analyzed and resolved
  • Create detailed, executive level reports and present information in any format

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree or Certification in Construction Management
  • Ten (10) or more years in construction management related roles, at least five of which on large scale commercial projects with a GC or OR firm
  • Deep understanding of construction delivery methods and building codes
  • Exceptional conflict resolution and communication skills
  • Strategic thinking capabilities including the ability to identify trends, anticipate issues and achieve business goals
  • Comfort in working autonomously and being an ambassador for the firm
  • Honesty, reliability, and accountability
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%

*Please attach a detailed project list with your resume

Physical Requirements

Candidates should have the ability to:
  • Move through construction and existing building sites over rough terrain
  • See and respond to dangerous situations
  • Respond quickly to sounds
  • Ascend and descend ladders and stairs
  • Move safely through confined spaces and narrow paths
  • Work in outdoor weather conditions or unconditioned areas
  • Operate a computer and other related office equipment, and possess visual acuity to read information from printed sources and computer screens
  • Lift up to 40 pounds (ladders)
  • Travel approximately 50% of the time both in and out of state

Benefits

Marx Okubo is a privately held Employee Stock Ownership Plan firm; employee-owned, we offer internal growth, continuing education, mentor/mentee opportunities, as well as 100% paid health insurance premiums for employee, up to a 30% match on your 401(k) contributions, and competitive compensation. Our culture is open to fresh perspectives, curiosity, and analytical mindsets.

*No new agencies please.

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