Commercial Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

NO RECRUITERS PLEASE

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Vice President-Construction (VPC), directly reporting to an assigned Project Executive (PX), the Project Manager (PM) is independently responsible for the physical and fiscal success of multiple construction projects. The PM is responsible for with the Project Superintendent (PS). The PM is the primary liaison between Tilton Pacific Construction (TPC) and the Owner, Owner representatives, Construction Managers, Architects and Engineers.

The PM works directly and closely with the Project Superintendent to achieve project goals,  effectively resolve field problems, and maintain the project schedule. The PM is also independently responsible for the project budget. If assigned a Project Engineer (PE) or Assistant Project Manager (APM), the PM shall delegate appropriate duties and provide training and overseeing of subordinates.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the physical and fiscal success of multiple construction projects by achieving a high fee preservation.
• Primary liaison between the Company and the client (Owner). Responsible for the development and maintenance of a net positive relationship with Owners that is reflected by high owner satisfaction and confidence in TPC.
• Keeps the assigned PX, VPC, & COO timely informed of any critical field issues and/or potential problems of a large magnitude.
• Reviews and develops a commanding understanding of all contract documents to effectively structure and manage the project from Buyout to Closeout.
• Prepares and issues quality and timely subcontracts and ensures they are executed before work starts.
• Ensures TPC is in possession of a conforming certificate of insurance prior to any subcontractor starting work on any project, thus fulfilling standard insurance requirements.
• Maintains, at all times, a 100% updated set of contract drawings for office use including all addendum drawings and/or drawings reissued as a change to the contract (not stored separately).
• Ensures required business records and logs are organized and filing maintained.
• Reviews the Master Project Schedule (MPS) regularly with the PS, making sure it is revised if outdated by more than one week.
• Attends weekly OAC (Owner, Architect, Contractor) coordination meetings and is responsible to ensure that meeting minutes are prepared and distributed weekly.
• Coordinates with Subcontractors, Architects and Owners to identify long lead items and to facilitate timely review and processing of all submittals to ensure material delivery to the jobsite on time.
• Ensures that PS effectively utilizes company signature stamp for acknowledgement of work performed in the field by subcontractors. (NEVER allowing PS to sign subcontractor field tags without a signature stamp.)
• Actively coordinates with the PS to ensure that all required activities necessary to secure Certificate of Occupancy from governing authorities are complete prior to client's Grand Opening and/or contractual project completion.
• Timely procures, reviews and processes all subcontractor submittals and/or shop drawings as required to ensure material delivery to the jobsite on time.
• Timely and accurately completes administrative duties including required project reporting: Project Closeout Reports (PCR) and Project Status Reports (PSR) by required deadlines.
• Timely and accurately reviews and processes Subcontractor billings and Owner invoices.
• Timely completes quality change order pricing (COR's) for review by PM and actively procures Owner comments/approvals.
• Resolves subcontractor disputes and field problems to minimize out-of-pocket change orders.
• Completes the buyout of a project within 30 days of assignment, while developing the ability to improve the margin in the buyout process.
• Possesses a commanding knowledge of TPC standard subcontract language and utilize its terms to manage projects including verifying quality of work in place is acceptable and in accordance with the contract verbiage. 
• Controls subcontractors by understanding and effectively utilizing written directives (Field Directives) and 48-hour notices.
• Monitors the timely and proper implementation and maintenance of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Best Management Practices (BMP's).
• Implements and adheres to all TPC safety standards, policies and procedures including TPC's Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) and TPC's Heat Illness Prevention Plan (HIPP).
• Actively coordinates with the PS to ensure that all required activities necessary to secure Certificate of Occupancy from governing authorities are complete prior to client's grand opening and/or contractual project completion.
• Assists Estimating Department as needed.
• Assists Accounting Department with processing of subcontractor billings and owner invoices.
• Assists with performance reviews for Project Engineers (PE), Assistant Project Managers (APM) and Project Administrators (PA).
• Assists COO and/or Area General Superintendent (AGS) with performance reviews for Project Superintendents (PS).
• Works closely with the Senior Management Team to plan and implement the CEO's vision.

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering from an accredited 4-year University or five years experience in commercial construction as a Project Manager.
• Experience in commercial construction related to retail, site development, light industrial, auto, tenant improvement or grocery preferred.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) preferred.
• Experience in storm water management for construction operations preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Microsoft Project, and be able to adapt to various construction management software programs.
• Proficiency in Procore preferred.

Working Conditions:

• TPC's headquarters is located in Rocklin, CA (Sacramento area). However, this position is located in our Bay Area's satellite office in Santa Clara. (Not a remote or hybrid position.)
• This position is classified as Exempt and employees may work more or less than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in any workweek without change in compensation.
• This position is generally assigned to a Monday through Friday workweek between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but employees may be required to work any day at any time when deemed appropriate.
• This position requires frequent (minimum weekly) visits to construction jobsites.  Physical conditions at jobsites are varied. When visiting jobsites, PMs should expect a lot of walking often on uneven surfaces.
• Must be compliant with the TPC Substance Abuse and Driving Policies.
• Must adhere to all applicable TPC Policy and Procedures.
• Must adhere to the TPC Injury & Illness Prevention Program.

Our mission at Tilton Pacific Construction consists of being committed to completing exceptional construction projects for a competitive price — on time, within budget and of the highest quality consistent with the plans and specifications. We are committed to developing long-lasting relationships with our clients by providing creative ideas and experience, understanding and communicating clearly and by acting in a professional manner. Finally, we recognize the individual contributions of our employees and are committed to providing a safe, challenging and productive workplace while encouraging stability and long-term growth.

Company Description

Our mission at Tilton Pacific Construction consists of being committed to completing exceptional construction projects for a competitive price — on time, within budget and of the highest quality consistent with the plans and specifications. We are committed to developing long-lasting relationships with our clients by providing creative ideas and experience, understanding and communicating clearly and by acting in a professional manner. Finally, we recognize the individual contributions of our employees and are committed to providing a safe, challenging and productive workplace while encouraging stability and long-term growth.