Construction Manager

Willdan Performance Engineering, a subsidiary of Willdan, is a national full-service design-build engineering, construction, and energy services company (ESCO) seeking a Construction Manager. This is a hybrid position overseeing several concurrent mid-sized energy retrofit construction projects in Southern California.

About the role

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management or other construction-related field, 2+ years in a Construction Manager position, and 8+ years total professional experience that includes a wide range of field operations and construction means and methods. (Or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the proper knowledge and experience).

Responsibilities

• Provide valuable cost and constructability input during the design phase.
• Coordinate the bid process, including the pre-bid walkthrough.
• Responsible for Subcontract administration, including the preparation of Subcontract Agreements.
• Coordinate submittal process.
• Schedule, supervise, and coordinate Subcontractor activities.
• Direct construction meetings between subcontractors, Willdan, and Owner.
• Ensure construction progresses as scheduled.
• Create overall project construction schedules.
• Prepare a detailed three-week schedule based on the overall construction schedule.
• Update the overall schedule monthly and three-week schedule weekly, and ensure that the schedule is implemented, closely monitored, updated as necessary, and meets the contract completion date.
• Ensure construction specifications are adhered to.
• Act as liaison between subcontractors and engineers to ensure work complies with project requirements.
• Establish quality control procedures to ensure compliance with contract documents and set safety practices.
• Provide assignments and mentorship to project staff.
• Manage project cost control and forecasting systems.
• Provide monthly cost vs. budget report to project stakeholders.
• Maintain Construction Management Software in accordance with company guidelines and principles.
• Travel throughout the Southern California region as required to construction sites and office locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management or other construction-related field.
• 2+ years of experience as a Construction Manager.
• 8+ years of professional experience, including extensive experience in field operations and construction means and methods; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the proper knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of the construction process is required.
• Knowledge of the ESCO design and commissioning process is preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in commercial and institutional facilities is preferred.
• Capable of leading confidently in identifying, correcting and/or avoiding potential schedule, budget or quality issues.
• The ability to make decisions, while balancing cost implications, to avoid disruptions in the work or customers’ operations is required.
• Be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee and Subcontractor performance.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish project’s goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Thorough understanding of Company and industry practices, policies, and standards.
• Desire and capability to lead others in the construction process.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop client relationships. Effectively engage clients in the construction process. Respond to client concerns in an effective and timely manner.
• Possess excellent organizational skills. Capable of maintaining project documentation and working on multiple activities/projects at one time.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the ability to communicate ideas and concepts in both written and oral form.
• Relays confidence and authority in interactions with client and subcontractors.
• Certification as a PMP, or the desire to gain certification is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and climb a ladder.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Valid Driver's License.

Travel is a required component of this role and will be necessary to meet job responsibilities.