Project Manager

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a nearly 125 year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Central Region team headquartered in Bakersfield. 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.
• Manage the financial aspects of contract, including job cost reports, billings, budget changes, change order, accounts payable processing and collections.
• Create and execute project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identify resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Review deliverables prepared by team before submitting to client.
• Effectively apply Griffith methodology and enforce project standards.
• Prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Minimize 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).
• Resolve 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.
• Handle 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:

• People management
• Strategic planning
• Risk management

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills And Ability

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong work ethic and excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of public contract code
• Excellent written and verbal and communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Proficiency in identifying changes on projects
• An understanding of production is required
• Proficiency in project projections
• Proficiency in Build2Win
• Thorough understanding of estimating
• Understanding of time impact analysis and time related overhead
• Understanding of critical path and track delays
• Possession of 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)

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.

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Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.

Important Notice to Staffing Agencies/Recruiting Firms

Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our external recruiting partners whom we already have an executed written agreement with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a fee for any candidate placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Griffith Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Griffith Company’s Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Griffith Company will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Griffith Company’s CEO, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director. No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.