Construction Manager

SkillsetGroup; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SkillSetGroup is seeking an experienced Construction Manager based in Orange County, CA. This on-site, hands-on role leads ground-up commercial/QSR projects across the Southwest US, requiring travel 30-50% and direct-hire employment.

The ideal candidate will manage all site activities, coordinate with GCs and subcontractors, and bring a 4-year degree in Construction Management or related field along with 10+ years of leadership in large-scale construction. Procore/Bluebeam experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management experience
• 5+ years of leadership, GC oversight, preconstruction, development, or owner's-representative experience
• Strong estimating and capital-budget experience
• Experience selecting and managing general contractors
• Knowledge of construction contract structures including GMP, lump sum, cost-plus, design-build, and CM-at-risk
• Experience managing multiple projects and construction teams
• Food/beverage, production, hygienic, GMP, or FSMA construction experience is highly valuable
• Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD/Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera or similar construction software preferred

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Estimating

GC oversight

Contract management

Managing multiple projects

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

AutoCAD/Revit

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Primavera

Job description

SkillSetGroup is seeking an experienced Construction Manager based in the Orange County, CA area. This position will be on-site, hands-on project manager for various commercial/QSR construction projects throughout the Southwest US territory. The ideal candidate must have experience with all site aspects for ground-up builds within the retail/commercial industry. Extensive experience with day-to-day construction site management is also a must. This position does require a 4-year degree in Contruction Management or related field. This position will require 30-50% travel throughout the Southwest US region. This will also be a DIRECT HIRE role.

Must Have: 10+ years of construction management experience with strong ground-up commercial/industrial construction, preconstruction, budgeting, estimating, contractor management, and leadership experience.

Preferred Project Background: Manufacturing, production facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, food/beverage facilities, or other large operational facilities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 10+ years of construction management experience.
• 5+ years of leadership, GC oversight, preconstruction, development, or owner's-representative experience.
• Strong estimating and capital-budget experience.
• Experience selecting and managing general contractors.
• Knowledge of construction contract structures including GMP, lump sum, cost-plus, design-build, and CM-at-risk.
• Experience managing multiple projects and construction teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Food/beverage, production, hygienic, GMP, or FSMA construction experience is highly valuable.
• Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD/Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera or similar construction software preferred.