Construction Project Manager

HPS Palo Alto, Inc.; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HPS Palo Alto, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead high-end residential projects from pre-construction through close-out in the Los Altos area.

You will own scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client experience, while coordinating with superintendents, in-house technicians, subcontractors and design professionals. Responsibilities include CPM scheduling, RFIs, on-site clarification drawings (Bluebeam Revu), and rigorous project documentation.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years related experience and/or training in high-end custom construction project management.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a technical school.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• 60+ WPM typing; adaptable to software integration with construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the project’s financial performance, contract, change orders, quality and schedule.
• CPM schedule management and project plan creation and maintenance.
• Generate RFIs to architects, engineers, designers and subcontractors.
• Layout, oversee and audit construction means and methods on-site.
• Maintain organized job files with specs, logs, photos, and drawings.
• Lead meetings and interface with designers, engineers, owners and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Reading architectural drawings

CPM scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Summary:

Manages high-end residential projects from pre-construction through close-out, owning scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client experience while serving as the primary point of communications for all stakeholders. Ensures disciplined planning, clear communication, and successful execution through:

• Oversight of superintendents and in-house technicians, subcontractors, and construction methods
• Proactive client communication, documentation, and change management
• Financial control, scheduling, and coordination from preconstruction through close-out

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management:
  • Own the project’s financial performance, contract, change orders, quality and schedule.
  • CPM schedule management and project plan creation and maintenance.
  • Generate RFIs to architects, engineers, designers and subcontractors.
  • Mark up PDF drawings for goal setting and crew clarification on-site (Bluebeam Revu experience). Drafting and sketch detailing job site clarifications quickly for crew clarity.
  • Maintain job file organization with spec sheets, purchase records, weekly log and look-ahead updates, photo records, RFIs, change orders, shop drawings, subcontracts, etc.
  • Layout, oversee and audit high end residential construction means and methods.
• Project Planning:
  • Build out a project plan and timeline with milestones, crew schedules, subcontractor schedules, OAC agendas, budget controls, etc.
  • Lead meetings and interface with designers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, owners, owner’s reps, and various other parties involved in decision making processes.
  • Read and understand moderately complex floor plans, elevations, and details in an architectural and engineering construction drawing set. Interpret MEP, geotechnical, structural and topographic plans.
  • Create a clear project roadmap for owners, subcontractors and the project staff.
  • Interface with building officials and AHJs.
• Communication:
  • Prioritize subscriber care and sympathize with homeowners.
  • Listening, clear communication and documentation skills required.
  • Fast and accurate response times, anticipate questions and proactively develop answers.
  • Maintain weekly reports to project customers.

What We’re Looking For:

• Customer service oriented, balanced with a quality driven, profit-focused mentality
• Construction management and/or estate management experience in high-net-worth jurisdictions like Atherton, Woodside, Los Altos Hills, Los Altos, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, etc.
• Punctual and communicative, self-driven to find solutions and show a proactive approach.
• Independently resourceful problem solver.
• Leadership qualities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent from a technical school, and five to seven years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in high-end custom construction project management.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Time management, highly organized, computer proficiency, 60+WPM typing, adaptable to software integration with construction processes, continuous improvement mindset.
• General Contractor’s License a plus.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.