Project Manager

About the Company

Plant Construction Company, L.P. is an award-winning general contractor headquartered in San Francisco with an annual volume of approximately $400M. For over 75 years, Plant has been a leader in the construction industry, providing preconstruction, construction management, and general contracting services for a wide range of project types including seismic renovation, infrastructure, life sciences, education, office, mixed-use developments, historic structures, hospitality, and residential. The company is recognized for delivering quality construction, detailed and accurate estimates, and "high touch" client services for complex projects. With approximately 350 employees, Plant consistently meets the standard set by its slogan: "The Finest Construction Services, Efficiently Performed, Delivered on Schedule."

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team and work within the established culture and guidelines of the company. This role reports to the Operations Manager and is based in Silicon Valley.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-construction activities as needed
• Act as liaison with the client, architect, consultants, and the Department of Building Inspection
• Interface with site supervisors; look for and implement innovative construction methods
• Prepare and maintain project schedules
• Prepare project documents—client change orders, subcontracts, subcontractor change orders, meeting minutes, letters, memorandums, notices, etc.
• Coordinate with onsite contractors in planning and coordinating the stages of connecting new systems with existing utility systems
• Control and monitor subcontractors and their performance
• Manage cost changes, track legitimate change order requests, compile fair pricing for work, and forecast financial results accurately
• Review and expedite submittals and materials, as well as monitor critical material items and deliveries
• Maintain quality control and production efficiency
• Maintain immediate and direct responsibility for production phases of the project; resolve production problems
• Oversee that jobsite safety procedures are being followed
• Provide feedback on production costs to the Estimating Department
• Develop and lead the market research execution plan for product design alternatives that fit project budget and design intent
• Create the design/procurement execution plans that fulfill contractual project scope obligations and provide potential cost-saving design and energy-efficient solutions based on current sub-tier (supplier, manufacturer) market trends
• Establish project protocols and develop plans to organize and communicate product literature, O&M manuals, RFIs, and submittals associated with design clarification and product substitutions to all design stakeholders on the project
• Create the BIM execution plans aligned cohesively with design documents, subcontractor design-build trades, and constructability constraints

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture is required
• Advanced degree or training is favored
• Minimum of five (5) years of construction-related experience
• Excellent English language verbal and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills

Skills

Required:

• MS Project or Primavera 6 for project scheduling
• Sage Timberline Estimating and Project Management and/or Procore for Construction Management
• MS Office proficiency
• On-Screen Takeoff - construction estimating and takeoff solutions for contractors
• Precision - estimating software where estimate line items are managed
• Microsoft 365 – Outlook (email) and cloud-based suite of productivity applications like MS Teams
• Bluebeam – for PDF markup and collaboration
• DocuSign – Electronic signature and agreement
• Zoom – online video communication

Preferred:

• AutoCAD for schematic design and presentations and project layout
• BIM for clash detection
• V-Planner - knowledge in VPlanner (comprehensive solution for production planning supporting the workflows of the Last Planner® System (LPS))

Pay

$130,000 to $160,000 per year

Benefits

Plant Construction Company L.P. offers a competitive salary and benefits package, promotes professional development, and provides career advancement opportunities. The company has an excellent record of employee retention.