Griffith Company

Project Manager

Griffith Company$125K — $180K *
Brea, CA 92821In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in managing underground utilities projects, particularly in heavy civil environments.
  • Proficiency in people management and strategic planning.
  • Strong capabilities in risk management and alternative delivery methods.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical training and experience is preferred.
  • Thorough understanding of estimating, time impact analysis, and critical path tracking.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage engineering and scheduling activities for designated projects.
  • Coordinate the field team with Division Manager and Estimator.
  • Establish project objectives and ensure adherence to corporate policies.
  • Maintain relationships with primary owner representatives and attend weekly meetings.
  • Oversee project management to meet schedules, budgets, and compliance with obligations.
  • Manage contract documentation and financial aspects, including budgeting and billing.
  • Execute project work plans and adapt as necessary to changing project needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for added financial incentives.
  • Generous vacation time, sick days, and paid holidays.
  • 401K program contributions and support.
  • Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis.
Full Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Underground Division team.. This position is responsible for overall administrative and technical direction on projects. The Project Manager will plan, direct and coordinate engineering and scheduling activities of designated projects.

Essential Functions
  • Plan, organize and manage the field team with the Division Manager and Estimator.
  • Establish project objectives with the Division Manager.
  • Implement established corporate policies and procedures, including EEO and Affirmative Action responsibilities.
  • Represent company by initiating and maintaining liaison with primary owner representatives.
  • Attend weekly owner meetings.
  • Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of on-site superintendents to insure project is built on schedule, within budget, and meets all minority obligations.
  • Manage all job administration and contract documentation with owner, subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Overall management of the financial aspects of contract, including job cost reports, billings, budget changes, change order, accounts payable processing and collections.
  • Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
  • Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
  • Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
  • Reviews deliverables prepared by team before submitting to client.
  • Effectively applies Griffith methodology and enforces project standards.
  • Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
  • Minimizes our exposure to risk on project.
  • Provide safety and quality control management
  • Maintain accurate forecasting and management of budgets
  • Managing subcontractors and project team (subordinates)
  • Resolution of problems involving labor disputes, material deliveries and contracts/subcontract administration
  • Oversee document control and coordination of subcontractors
  • Initialize baseline schedule and ensure accuracy/integrity of Project Schedule
  • Other duties as assigned

Education
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree would be preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

Experience

Proven experience in the following areas:
  • Several years of experience managing underground utilities projects (especially wet utilities) in a heavy civil environment.
  • People management
  • Strategic planning
  • Risk management
  • Alternative Delivery

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills And Ability

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
  • Must have a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills
  • Knowledge of public contract code
  • Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be proficient in identifying changes on projects
  • An understanding of production is required
  • Must be proficient in project projections
  • Must be proficient in Build2Win.
  • Must have a thorough understanding of estimating
  • Must have an understanding of time impact analysis and time related overhead
  • Must have an understanding of critical path and track delays.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Other requirements may apply

Competencies
  • Project Management
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Highly Organized
  • Negotiation
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving/Analysis
  • Financial Management/Work-In-Progress Analysis
  • Results Driven
  • Process Oriented
  • Communication Proficiency (Verbal & Written)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Frequently required to stand and walk at construction jobsites
  • Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time
  • Must frequently lift and move up to 20 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Company Benefits Package

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees - including a superior health benefits package - Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Annual Salary Range: $125,000 - $180,000.

Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.

Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net

About Griffith Company

Griffith Company is a construction company that specializes in heavy civil infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and water treatment plants. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Brea, California. Griffith Company has completed many high-profile projects in California, including the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and the Los Angeles Metro Rail. The company is known for its commitment to safety and sustainability, and has won numerous awards for its work. Griffith Company is a family-owned business that is now in its fourth generation of leadership.
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