Construction Management

About the Role

This position primarily supports electrical work for small construction projects, tenant improvements, and facility modifications within active facilities at General Atomics (GA), a leader in high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent construction and facility improvement projects from planning through completion while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, contractors, vendors, and internal resources to ensure successful project execution and minimize operational disruptions in occupied facilities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between internal customers, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project progress, quality, safety, and compliance with company standards, building codes, and applicable regulations.
• Review project plans, specifications, and scope of work to ensure accuracy, constructability, and alignment with customer requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Facilities, Operations, EH&S, Security, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including cost estimates, schedules, procurement requests, bid packages, change orders, and project closeout documentation.
• Support contractor selection, bid evaluations, and contract administration; review contractor performance to ensure work is completed according to project requirements.
• Track project costs and provide regular status updates and reports to management.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize schedule and budget impacts.
• Support development of capital improvement projects and facility modifications, and participate in project planning meetings by providing technical recommendations.
• Promote a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with company safety requirements and established construction practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Typically requires an associate’s degree or equivalent with five or more years of experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing commercial, industrial, or institutional construction projects.
• Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, and project management principles.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance, if required.
• Ability to travel between sites throughout the Poway campus as required to support project activities.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience managing construction projects in manufacturing, aerospace, laboratory, research, or government facilities.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and building infrastructure systems.
• Experience working in occupied facilities while maintaining continuous operations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project or similar project management software.
• OSHA 30 certification and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Pay

Salary range: $62,510 - $105,628

Schedule

Full-Time