Project Manager

Key responsibilities include client management, stakeholder engagement, project planning, design management, program, budget and schedule development and management, engaging in all aspects of project documentation on behalf of an Owner in multiple electronic document platforms (i.e., Procore, E-Builder, etc.) Adherence to Owner procedures and protocols and SMC procedures is needed. Experience with CA public education (DSA), healthcare (HCAI) or infrastructure projects (i.e., paving sewer, water) highly valued.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Able to perform all Assistant Project Manager’s and Project Engineer’s responsibilities (refer to position descriptions)
• Estimate and establish Conceptual Project Budgets
• Draft and create Owner Division 0 and 1
• Lead or assist with the selection of project design professionals on behalf of the Owner
• Develop overall project scheduled from design through permitting through construction and turn over
• Maintain project schedule
• Develop successful working relationships with Owner, Stakeholders, Architect and Contractors
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management
• Draft Monthly Reports to the Owner
• Organize regular meetings for Owner, Stakeholders, AHJ’s, and project participants
• Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms
• Lead and direct Design Management
• Lead Contractor prequalification efforts as directed by the Owner including advertisement, market outreach and performing review and evaluation of submitted prequalification submittals
• Lead or support contractor procurement efforts including review of advertisement, outreach preparation of addendum, and review of bids
• Assist with business development and participate in job interviews
• Network with professional colleagues, at professional conferences, in the community and develop business leads
• Anticipate potential claims and conflict and mitigate
• Complete all job close-out procedures
• Conduct warranty follow-up (1-year warranty walks)
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience
• Program, Project or Construction management experience (6-8 years), including a minimum of 2 years representing an Owner
• Leadership ability
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
• Organizational and communication skills
• High proficiency with computer skills
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting, including multiple fund sources
• Thorough understanding of all multiple project management control systems Experience in advising Owners on the use of various project development methods to achieve project goals, including design-bid-build, design-build, progressive design-build, lease/lease back
• Knowledge of CUPCCA
• Progressive levels of professional certification including, CMAA CCM and DBIA