Project Manager, Victor Valley Station

About the role

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Brightline West team for assigned responsibilities at our Victor Valley and related Site Development. This individual will oversee all aspects of the project, including budget, schedule, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Closely manage project budgets along with commitments, known cost exposures, and potential risks.
• Report daily & weekly on project status to the Project Director & Senior VP of Development & Design.
• Prepare weekly reports on all aspects of the projects and assist in developing monthly reports for the Brightline West Executive team.
• Working with the Project Director, assist in developing the remaining RFPs for 3rd Party Plan Review, Special Inspection, and Materials Testing along with other Environmental Monitoring and QA/QC items.
• Coordinate management of 3rd party plan reviewer/site inspector agency and Construction Material testing agent with Design-Builder.
• Assist the selected Design-Builder(s) through the process of completing the design along with document approvals & permitting.
• Fast-track packages and Enabling/Early Works packages are anticipated to be required on some if not all projects.
• Track compliance of selected Design-Builder to Project Labor Agreements required to be finalized for each Project.
• Review/comments/recommendation of approval of monthly Design-Build pay applications.
• Maintain contractor’s safety and reporting requirements for OCIP and other agencies.
• Monitor Design-Builder Compliance with all aspects of FRA Grant reporting including but not limited to - adherence to Buy America and meeting or exceeding Small Business (SBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) percentages of participation on the Project.
• Work with the Brightline West team and outside consultants to develop detailed budgets for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) and develop/implement a procurement strategy, including installation.
• Monitor contractor submittals, RFIs, and the consultant team responses, with a focus on responses being timely and consistent with cost and schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Architecture, Construction, Engineering, or a similar field.
• Minimum 8-12 years’ experience in managing complex construction projects related to progressively increased responsibility in supervision and project management of both internal and external resources.
• Proven capability and direct experience managing complex projects over $30M, or multiple projects at $50M+ concurrently, including overall responsibility for quality, safety, schedule, and budget.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 and Project Management software systems (Aconex).
• Ability to guide the development, interpretation, and enforcement of contract documents (agreement forms, drawings, specifications, and schedules).
• Ability to source, bid, and negotiate agreements for remaining design or 3rd Party Inspection firms.
• Ability to manage/negotiate the construction bid/award process and subsequent change order process with contractors, specifically as it relates to the incorporation of the bid alternates and value engineering assumption from the bid/award process into an updated and fully coordinated set of documents for construction.
• Ability to present and report to Brightline West Executives and outside agencies.
• Prior work experience in transportation facilities with an understanding of Buy America requirements per the Federal Rail Administration is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex construction projects related to progressively increased responsibility in supervision and project management of both internal and external resources.
• Proven capability and direct experience managing complex projects over $30M, or multiple projects at $50M+ concurrently, including overall responsibility for quality, safety, schedule, and budget.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 and Project Management software systems (Aconex).
• Ability to guide the development, interpretation, and enforcement of contract documents (agreement forms, drawings, specifications, and schedules).
• Ability to source, bid, and negotiate agreements for remaining design or 3rd Party Inspection firms.
• Ability to manage/negotiate the construction bid/award process and subsequent change order process with contractors, specifically as it relates to the incorporation of the bid alternates and value engineering assumption from the bid/award process into an updated and fully coordinated set of documents for construction.
• Ability to present and report to Brightline West Executives and outside agencies.
• Prior work experience in transportation facilities with an understanding of Buy America requirements per the Federal Rail Administration is a plus.

Skills

• Project Management skills.
• Construction Management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules.
• Ability to coordinate with third-party agencies and vendors.
• Ability to develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Ability to monitor contractor safety and compliance.
• Ability to prepare and present reports to executive teams.

Benefits

Competitive salary and robust benefits package for full-time positions. The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $175,000. Actual salaries will vary based on experience, education, budget, project, and location.

Pay

$135,000 - $175,000

Schedule

Full-time position.