Project Manager - General Construction

About the role

A well-established, family-owned general contractor serving Southern California seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial, industrial, aerospace and specialty construction projects. The company self-performs key scopes such as structural concrete, metal stud framing, drywall and doors/hardware, and works with clients including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing and Six Flags Magic Mountain. The role covers projects from about $500,000 to $20 million+, from preconstruction through closeout.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all phases of commercial and industrial projects, developing schedules, milestones and short-term look-ahead plans
• Coordinate daily work with Superintendents, Project Engineers, subcontractors and self-performing crews, and visit sites regularly
• Resolve scheduling, constructability, procurement and field coordination issues
• Prepare estimates, takeoffs and value engineering; manage budgets, forecasts, cost reporting and cost-to-complete
• Administer subcontracts, purchase orders, owner change orders and change items
• Oversee billing, pay applications, schedule of values and financial reporting
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals and document control with design professionals
• Serve as main contact for owners, architects, engineers and municipal agencies, lead OAC meetings and build long-term client relationships

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience with a commercial or industrial general contractor
• Experience with commercial, industrial, manufacturing, aerospace, defense or specialty construction
• Previous experience with a self-performing general contractor highly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Science or related field preferred
• Ability to pass background requirements for aerospace and defense facilities preferred

Required skills

• Knowledge of structural concrete, structural steel, metal stud framing, drywall systems, MEP coordination and pre-engineered metal buildings
• Experience with secure facilities, aerospace manufacturing, SCIF construction, cleanrooms or testing facilities is a significant advantage
• Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6, and Microsoft Excel
• Estimating, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration and value engineering

What we offer

• Salary of $130,000 to $140,000 per year
• Company truck and gas card
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Career advancement and work on complex, high-profile projects