Civil Project Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Newport Beach (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 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering is 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 is a plus.
• General knowledge of civil construction principles/practices is required.
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work.
• Ability to travel and/or relocate.

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 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 staffing 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

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationships

Scheduling

Safety programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

HCSS/Heavy Jobs

Procore

Bluebeam

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 staffing 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.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually. McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements. If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.