Project Manager (Owner's Representative / Architect)

About the role

The Project Manager will support the management of large, complex construction projects in all facets of the project definition, procurement, design, pre-construction, bid/award, and construction phases of work. They will work with project leadership to envision, plan, evaluate, and maintain oversight over operations required to successfully deliver the project to meet the client’s goals and objectives.

Location: Hybrid / Southern California (Primarily Remote – Periodic In-Office)

Responsibilities

• Support the project team in the successful management and delivery of complex building projects
• Fosters a collaborative environment with peers and project teams.
• Maintain positive and trusted client, consultant, architect and contractor relationships
• Maintain an open dialogue with the client and its stakeholders for continuous and effective communication and to obtain a common understanding of project status, progress, and expectations
• Support leadership and the project team to meet the client’s vision and ensure positive outcomes for our clients and their construction projects
• Supports project leadership to ensure optimal performance on projects assigned.
• Assist in the execution of approved plans while maintaining proper controls.
• Reports on progress relative to the established cost, schedule, and quality standards while adhering to project standards
• Participates in project client and stakeholder meetings and prepare content and meeting minutes
• Supports leadership in business development proposal response and interview activities
• Supports leadership in reviewing and monitoring the contract to ensure MSI is fulfilling contract requirements
• Develop and manage project standards and provide regular reports to the client on project progress.
• Provide Design Management including working with the project design team to finalize and manage the design process.
• Attend design meetings and maintain meeting minutes to ensure contract accountability.
• Provide Construction Management including review and monitoring of project budgets and project schedules, review of RFI’s and submittals, review of pay applications and change orders, observation and monitoring of construction activities, and evaluation of field problems and facilitation of resolutions
• Attend field walks and OAC (Owner, Architect and Contractor) meetings
• Monitor and facilitate project commissioning and closeout activities
• Coordinate Owner delivery of related fixtures, furniture, and equipment
• Manage performance of contracts with subcontractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Support leadership to create, update, and report on project budgets, invoice preparation, and project financial forecasts including variance reporting
• Review and provide information to the owner regarding contractor schedule updates and coordinate with MSI