Project Manager

About the role

In this role, you will manage the Vermont Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor project for Los Angeles Metro, a $150M project. You will be responsible for overall administrative and technical direction on projects, including planning, organizing, and managing the field team.

Responsibilities

• 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 ensure project is built on schedule, within budget, and meets all minority obligations
• Manage all job administration and contract documentation with owner, subcontractors and suppliers
• Overall management of 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 revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Identify resources needed and assign 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
• Manage subcontractors and project team (subordinates)
• Resolve problems involving labor disputes, material deliveries and contracts/subcontract administration
• Oversee document control and coordination of subcontractors
• Initiate baseline schedule and ensure accuracy/integrity of Project Schedule
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing heavy civil projects
• Proven experience in the following areas: People management, Strategic planning, Risk management, Alternative Delivery

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree would be preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience
• Strong work ethic and excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of public contract code
• Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in identifying changes on projects
• Understanding of production
• Proficient in project projections
• Proficient in Build2Win
• Thorough understanding of estimating
• Understanding of time impact analysis and time related overhead
• Understanding of critical path and track delays
• Valid driver’s license

Skills and Abilities

• Strong work ethic and excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of public contract code
• Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in identifying changes on projects
• Understanding of production
• Proficient in project projections
• Proficient in Build2Win
• Thorough understanding of estimating
• Understanding of time impact analysis and time related overhead
• Understanding of critical path and track delays
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

Griffith Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a superior health benefits package, generous performance-based compensation, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation. 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. 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.