California Water Infrastructure Project Manager

Burns & McDonnell; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 245,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in California seeks a Project Manager to lead water and wastewater construction projects from planning through turnover. You will supervise project teams, manage safety, schedule, cost, and quality while maintaining client relationships.

You will drive risk reviews, contract execution, and comprehensive project plans, coordinating with owners, engineers, and subcontractors to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, program management or related field is required.
• 13 years of relevant project management experience in the construction industry is required.
• Capable of executing projects and achieving EPC/Program Manager certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment and overtime on short notice.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively with owners, contractors, engineers, designers in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety programs and manage Safety & Health performance of the project team and subcontractors.
• Provide leadership across safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, and project controls.
• Develop and manage client relationships and interface for proposals and project items.
• Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal as required.
• Negotiate and execute prime contracts, subcontracts and change orders.
• Implement the Project Execution Plan and related plans (PEP, QA, SH, subcontracting, staffing).
• Analyze, approve, and implement project specs, drawings, and design changes.
• Oversee training of project teams and coordination across multiple disciplines and global practices.
• Mentor and develop project delivery staff and oversee project planning for mobilization/demobilization.
• Communicate project status, risks, schedule and costs to stakeholders.
• Lead RFP bid processes and prepare scopes of work for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage contract administration, RFIs, submittals, changes, closeout, and claims mitigation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, program management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in California seeks a Project Manager to lead water and wastewater construction projects from planning through turnover. You will supervise project teams, manage safety, schedule, cost, and quality while maintaining client relationships.

You will drive risk reviews, contract execution, and comprehensive project plans, coordinating with owners, engineers, and subcontractors to deliver on time and within budget.