Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager (Southern California)

Blach Construction

$90K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.
  • 7+ years of project management experience with a Southern California general contractor.
  • Proven track record of successful project completions and high customer satisfaction.
  • Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage relationships at both detail and strategic levels.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, scheduling software (P6), and project management software (CMiC or similar).
  • Willingness to relocate or reside in the Orange County or Greater Los Angeles area.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage project teams, including Project Engineers and Assistants.
  • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors.
  • Plan projects, obtain permits, and ensure contract management and accuracy.
  • Conduct weekly job meetings with owner, architect, and contractor while distributing minutes.
  • Collaborate with Superintendents on job issues and schedule reviews.
  • Regularly update Project Executive on job status and cost analysis using CMiC.
  • Engage in preconstruction and business development activities with key teams.

Benefits

  • Three weeks of paid vacation (increasing to four weeks after five years).
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and ESOP retirement benefit.
  • Long-term disability insurance and performance-based cash bonuses.
  • Student loan paydown assistance and paid parental leave.
  • Professional development and education assistance support.
  • Wellness reimbursement and credit union membership.
Full Job Description
Reports to: Vice President, Education

Summary of Position: This person will be responsible for managing all aspects of construction projects, especially focusing on customer relationships and successful management of project teams. This person will serve as a key player in building out Blach's new Southern California regional office.

Typical Duties:
  • Lead project teams including Project Engineers, Project Assistants/Coordinators, and other team members
  • Use outstanding interpersonal, communication, and customer-relations skills in developing and maintaining long-term relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors
  • Job planning, job set up, project closeout, obtain permits, review and understand plans and specifications, assemble and issue prime contracts, subcontracts and change orders, create and update CPM schedule monthly using MS Project, P6, maintain project logs (RFIs Submittals, PCIs) using CMiC to approve all job invoices and prepare monthly owner billings.
  • Run the owner/architect/contractor weekly job meetings, including timely follow-up and distribution of minutes
  • Work with and assist the Superintendent in addressing issues, problem-solving, and reviewing the schedule and job cost forecast
  • Regularly review with the Project Executive job status, logs, and job cost analysis using reports and information from CMiC
  • Work on all aspects of Preconstruction and Business Development with the Preconstruction, Business Development, and Marketing teams


Skills/Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in CM, engineering, or architecture with seven or more years of similar experience with a Southern California general contractor with a track record of successful project completions and high customer satisfaction
  • Excellent organizational, communication (both written and spoken) and leadership skills are essential
  • Must be able to work both at a "detail" level and think strategically while managing customer relationships
  • Solid computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite. Proficient use of scheduling software (P6) and project management software (CMiC or similar program) is vital
  • Must be willing to live/work in the Orange County or Greater Los Angeles area


Location: Southern California (Orange County or Greater Los Angeles area)

Position Status: Full-time, regular business hours, exempt

Compensation: Blach Construction offers an outstanding compensation package, including a highly competitive base salary, an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service), holidays, and sick leave. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement benefit, long-term disability insurance, cash bonuses based upon performance, student loan paydown assistance, paid parental leave, professional development and education assistance, credit union membership, wellness reimbursement, professional affiliations, and many other benefits. The company practices a progressive management style that truly values and appreciates high-quality team members and invests a tremendous amount in their growth and development.

Contact: If you possess any of the above talents and are looking for an opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic team at a growing firm, please submit your resume through our website at www.blach.com/careers/opportunities/

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