Construction Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution (California)

Supports the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager to oversee day-to-day operations from pre-construction through project completion and warranty periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations/management, and field staff.
• Adhere to company’s safety programs, trainings, and policies; promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Oversee day-to-day construction activities and ensure successful execution of single or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Provide direction and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.
• Develop and manage client relationships; interface with clients for proposal and project-related items.
• Participate in internal and external project risk reviews; consult with Legal Department as required.
• Negotiate prime contracts, CM contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, quality assurance, safety & health, subcontracting, staffing, organization, and procurement plans.
• Develop construction staffing plans; train project teams, coordinate global practices/disciplines, and facilitate cost-effective staff utilization.
• Oversee project plan development for site layout, mobilization, demobilization, and support implementation.
• Verify all applicable project permits are secured in accordance with project requirements.
• Direct and oversee the downstream request for proposal (RFP) and bid process; prepare detailed scope of work documents for subcontractor and client contractor contracts.
• Review, approve, and communicate internal and external reports, including project budgeting, cash flow forecast, and status reports.
• Collaborate with engineering team to establish development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule.
• Develop processes and manage downstream contract administration, including RFIs, submittals, change management, contract closeout, documentation, and claims mitigation.
• Oversee prime contract, subcontractor, and client contractor invoicing process.
• Coordinate and facilitate client, supplier, and company commissioning and startup teams as needed.
• Implement, audit, and oversee project documentation.
• Confirm project and subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding requirements.
• Perform project safety, quality, progress, and financial audits and assessments.
• Oversee and participate in the project-specific non-conformance reporting process.
• Facilitate project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking.
• Develop and oversee materials receiving and management process, including inventory control, receipt of goods, storage, and transportation.
• Review contract documents with field staff to verify compliance of subcontractors and client contractors with safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Direct project turnover documentation, warranty administration, project closeout, and recordkeeping/retention processes.
• Support communication with governmental, industry, and public entities on project-related matters.
• Review construction field reports.
• Provide mentorship and training to interns, construction coordinators, craft supervision, and assistant construction project managers.
• Provide performance feedback for project team members to Department Managers.
• Manage community and building trades relationships.
• Develop and implement project labor agreements with building trades as required.
• Onboard craft/field supervision as required.
• Manage composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
• Manage staffing on projects.
• Manage labor burdens including craft classifications, benefits, and labor laws.
• Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records.
• Uphold craft competency and training standards.
• Estimate, forecast, and manage craft install unit rates.
• Manage earned value, schedule, change management, and cost metrics.
• Mentor and foster craft training and identify advancement opportunities.
• Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.
• May be assigned to a project site based on project requirements.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 7 years of relevant project management experience in the construction industry. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience on construction project sites or executing program management in industries such as aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transportation, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.
• A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
• Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.

Pay

$150,000.00–250,000.00 yearly. The expected compensation range is based on individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package includes a base salary and eligibility to participate in a discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

• Extensive benefits package including insurance and disability coverage.
• Time off and wellness programs.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement program.

Schedule

Full-time. Travel required: up to 50% of the time.