We have a current opening for a Project Manager in Santa Cruz/Monterey, CA.
The Project Manager will support projects for the Building Group; Multifamily, Commercial, Distribution, etc.
Success in the position is achieved through the following duties & responsibilities:- Build and maintain relationship with General Contractors and/or Project Owners, Subcontractors and vendors that promote project success.
- Be the point person from the preconstruction phase to the project closeout phase.
- Properly delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate team members and ensure entire project team thoroughly understands project.
- Facilitate coordination between Field Operations and Preconstruction (preplanning, prefabrication) and actively engage in implementation of project plan.
- Review construction documents for inconsistencies and develop RFIs.
- Perform detailed estimates of revised construction documents and provide clarifications with clear and concise inclusions/exclusions.
- Review and interpret specifications to understand project requirements, coordinate discrepancies with contract documents, redline and/or provide cost for items outside of basis of design-on-design build/design assist projects.
- Create subcontracts while working towards buyout from estimate; include subcontract terms and conditions that limit company risk and clearly identify project scope inclusions and exclusions to set project expectations.
- Partner with Contracts to review and interpret contract language, confirm contract scope inclusions and exclusions are conducive to proposal letter, determine timelines for required notices/rights/remedies, and ensure milestones in base bid schedule are achievable as depicted.
- Early identification of long lead items; ensure all project procurement is properly tracked and released conducive to schedule milestones.
- Setup project budget with assistance from Estimating to work towards buyouts and early recognition of actual realized costs in labor, material, subcontractor, equipment, and overhead cost.
- Understand the difference between lump sum contracts and unit price contracts.
- Verify budget after upload confirming contract, budget, and billing are accurate in Spectrum.
- Determine project labor tracking strategy and setup labor codes congruent with required labor tracking.
- Gather hours from Superintendent and Foreman and verify with project team.
- Monitor and own the overall procurement and construction schedule and escalate any possible impacts by coordinating with the customer, giving notice as required and maintain documentation for such impacts.
- Collect feedback from field team to present accurate information for CTCs.
- Create projection for CTCs and provide to Project Executive for review.
- Prepare accurate cost projections for each project monthly. Stay actively engaged with labor tracking and weekly look ahead schedules to mitigate any potential impacts to the project schedule or financial status.
- Oversee timely project requirements and documentation including but not limited to submittals, RFI's, delay notices, potential claims, and extended overheads.
- Maximize cash flow by balancing project cost with timing of project income, facilitating buy outs according to the schedule and project plan with estimating and project teams, understanding labor and material trends, creating balanced and accurate budget and Schedule of Values, submitting billings, and negotiating change orders.
- Proactively assist subcontractors with billings, change orders and negotiations
- Coach Project Engineers and Sr Project Engineers for successful accomplishment of their own key results
Who you are: - Strive to be great - You're eager to build and master your skills by seeking out - applying - training and new experiences. You're willing to work smart, take initiative, and take on challenges with a tenacious and resourceful attitude.
- Fun & Friendly - You like people, have a sense of humor, and enjoy what you do.
- Analytical and Solutions-oriented - You're skilled at identifying challenges and opportunities, developing practical solutions, and ensuring projects stay on track to meet their goals.
- Critical Thinker - You're willing to be innovative, challenge yourself, and try new things.
- Relationship Builder - You work to build trust and relationships at all levels, cultivating collaboration, shared success, and mutual respect.
- Influencer - You're an inspiration to others, capable of guiding actions, decisions, and strategies. You recognize other people's underlying needs and motivations and can navigate individual and group perspectives.
RequirementsEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES: - Must understand the entire construction process from design to project close-out; including bid analysis, budgeting, writing scopes of work, document interpretation, design-build and negotiated projects.
- Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize, complete tasks, and address issues in a timely manner.
- Ability to effectively delegate tasks to project team.
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Accubid, PlanGrid , ProCore
- Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relations with customers, vendors and subcontractors.
- Ability to work with a team and independently.
- Ability to maneuver between office and jobsites.
- Valid Driver's license.
SALARY RANGE: - $110,000/year - $150,000/year
- This is an exempt level position
We offer competitive wages plus benefits and 401(k).
Benefits- Health Care Plan (3 types of Medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan)
- Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k).
- $50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and 8 Paid Holidays)
- Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly - work related), & Transit
- Pharmacy discounts
- Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program)
- Opportunity for tuition reimbursement
Wellness Resources - Free telehealth
- Health Joy App
- Free peer coach support - (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation)
- CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team
- Employee Assistance Support
- Hearing Aid discount plan
- Laser VisionCare discount plan
Learning & Development - Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely
- Professional & Leadership Development Training
- Skill Development Training
- Mentorship Program
- On-The-Job & Classroom Training
Employee Referral Program: We value referrals from our employees! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please refer them through our company's referral program. Successful referrals can earn you an incentive!
