Civil Project Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee Civil and Underground Utility projects. The PM is the on-site leader, accountable for safety, financial performance, and team development, ensuring quality and timely completion of the project.

California-based role requiring a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 7+ years' on-site general contractor/subcontractor experience. Travel may be required; familiarity with Procore or Bluebeam is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering required.
• 7+ years of experience as general contractor/subcontractor on sitework, underground utility and heavy civil projects.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam or similar tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of project-specific safety programs and maintain safe work areas with regular inspections.
• Lead safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs on the project.
• Understand projected costs, contingencies, and potential savings or increased profits.
• Assist Estimating with bidding and preconstruction, defining scope for civil subcontractors.
• Manage civil projects with earthwork, utilities, paving, and subcontract management.
• Oversee project financials including pay requests and change orders.
• Build relationships with client PMs, owners, design teams and subcontractors.
• Act as liaison between office and field, coordinating staff and field personnel.
• Monitor contracts and shop drawing/submittal status.
• Coordinate with project superintendent on site logistics.
• Prepare and monitor construction schedule to expediting and problem prediction.
• Oversee quality management to ensure contract compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy's reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee Civil and Underground Utility projects. The Project Manager is the primary leader in the field, and is directly accountable for the safety, financial performance, and team development on site. The Project Manager will lead the project team in the construction of the entire Project. This position is responsible to provide effective leadership to the project staff and ensure quality and timely completion of the project.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of project-specific safety and accident prevention programs and maintain safe work areas through regular job-site inspections
• Lead McCarthy's implementation of all safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs
• Become thoroughly knowledgeable of projected costs, contingent liabilities and contingent savings/increased profits
• Assist Estimating with Bidding and Preconstruction, defining/developing scope of work for Civil subcontractors and evaluating subsequent bids
• Manage civil projects with various scopes including, but not limited to earthwork, wet and dry utility installations, paving and subcontract management
• Manage project financials including overseeing pay request and change order management processes
• Establish/maintain good relationships with client PM, owner, design team and subcontractors and develop new relationships to target new opportunities and represent McCarthy core values
• Serve as a liaison between office and field, coordinating staff and field personnel
• Monitor/review status of contracts and shop drawing/submittal process
• Coordinate with project superintendent/foreman and field management on project site logistics
• Prepare a construction schedule and monitor and manage schedule performance, looking for ways to expedite and predict problems
• Oversee quality management program to achieve contract compliance and a quality project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
• 7 years minimum experience as a general contractor/subcontractor on sitework, underground utility and heavy civil projects
• Experience with HCSS/Heavy Jobs, Procore or Bluebeam a plus
• General knowledge of civil construction principles/practices required
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
• Experience leading successful project team, including development of employee and maintaining relationships with external entities
• Ability to travel and/or relocate

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $117,000 - $161,000 depending on location. This does not include a possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.