Project Manager Civil - Oakland, United States - Placement Club

Description

Company:

We empower our team members to grow into creative problem-solvers. We provide mentorship, on-the-job training, experience and leadership opportunities within the communities we serve. With more than 30 years of operational history, we've learned that operational excellence is not only fueled by expertise, but by accountability. We strive to create the kind of work environment that recognizes individual team members skills, accomplishments and company contributions.

We are actively looking to hire a Project Manager to join our diverse team.

This position reports to a Project Executive and is responsible for ensuring construction work complies with safety, specifications, cost guidelines, reporting requirements and field engineering activities for assigned projects. Major focus will vary depending on project needs and priorities. Maintains positive relationships with owners, community members and project team members.

Responsibilities:

Communicating construction logistics and schedule to stakeholders

Review and approve design and construction invoices

Work with estimating team on change orders and estimate updates

Track design schedule to ensure commitments are made

Conducts job site meetings including weekly progress meetings, quality, scheduling and phasing, payment, and other coordination or activities as they occur.

Works with the client, client representatives, staff and management in a collaborative manner.

Monitors onsite construction activities including but not limited to, the verification of: Materials and equipment on hand, schedule invoices pertaining to materials, progress of onsite construction work and completion dates.

Works with Owner to find areas of opportunity to improve project and milestone schedule.

Coordinates with utility companies as necessary.

Responds to stakeholder questions and facilitates stakeholder participation in project.

Coordinates with Activation Team, Institution and other project stakeholders.

Able to perform all essential Project Manager responsibilities

Attend and document project meetings (write minutes)

Set up and maintain electronic filing system as needed

Update and maintain all sets of drawings, specifications, and logs

Maintain a site-specific safety plan and pre-task planning process, including audits, meeting, training.

Creating and managing project schedules on a regular basis

Creating and controlling project budgets

Negotiating purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders

Maintaining relationships with owners, contractors, subcontractors, and project team members

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

7 years work experience preferred

Civil Construction related experience preferred

Field experience a plus

Basic understanding of construction cost accounting

Basic estimating and scheduling skills

Ability to read and understand plans and specifications

Effective organizational skills

Strong work ethic and eager to learn

Valid drivers license and reliable transportation