Construction Project Manager - California Remote

IEM; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM is seeking a Full Time Construction Project Manager in California. This role involves managing a team and overseeing housing construction projects. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of project management practices and local building regulations. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible work options.

Benefits

10 paid Holidays

Vacation Pay

Sick Pay

401 (K) plan with matching

Company paid STD and LTD

Qualifications

• Familiarity with California municipalities and permitting offices.
• Experience with federally funded grant programs is a plus.
• Knowledge of labor compliance requirements is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of construction project managers overseeing home rehabilitation projects.
• Provide program-related guidance and technical assistance throughout the construction process.
• Act as a liaison between the state and the builder to resolve issues.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent written and oral communications skills

Ability to work independently

Understanding of building/code issues

Education

Three years of experience in construction project management

Two years of experience in housing construction

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

IEM is looking for a Full Time- Construction Project Manager that has experience in single-family housing construction and QC. This role will provide supervision to a team and coordinate interactions with several construction firms. Candidates will maintain a complete understanding of all applicable program policies, requirements, and procedures and review all cases within the guidelines established. This may include processing, monitoring, tracking and reporting with little direct supervision.

Primary Location:

• Candidates must live in the state of California.


• Preference will be given to candidates who reside in or near San Diego, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Tulare, Tuolumne Counties or the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation.


• Work remotely from home or personal office location.

Travel Requirements:

• This position will require some work to be conducted at a client site or other locations. Travel and other expenses are reimbursable in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations or DoD regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Manage a team of construction project managers who monitor construction progress and compliance during home rehabilitation and restoration projects


• Responsible for review and recommending approval of certifications for payment and construction change orders.


• Support and assist homeowners and contractors in a professional manner through the ReCoverCA program.


• Provide program and construction-related guidance and technical assistance throughout the construction process related but not limited to building/code issues, municipality concerns, program policies and procedures and closeout documentation.


• Act as a liaison and mediator between the state and the builder to assist in resolving issues and project completion.


• Accurately document interactions and information in the system of record in a timely manner.


• Gather, review and submit requests for grant funds to the IEM disbursement team.


• Gather, review and submit scope adjustment requests to the IEM Scope Team for processing.


• Prepare progress and staffing reports for the Construction Operations Manager.


• Update Contractors when relevant Program policies and procedures are revised


• Respond to questions and/or calls from case managers and other program staff in a timely manner.


• Actively participate in all relevant construction meetings and trainings when scheduled


• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Three (3) years of experience in construction project management, quality control, supervision, or inspections.


• Two (2) years of experience in housing construction, development, or related fields.


• Familiarity with California municipalities, permitting offices, local building inspectors, and trade supervisors.


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint.


• Detail oriented, organized, excellent written and oral communications skills, and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of federally funded grant programs such as CDBG/CDBG-DR, FEMA HMGP, Treasury ARPA, and CARES Act grants.


• Knowledge of labor compliance requirements - including Section 3, Davis-Bacon, and Certified Payroll.


• A solid understanding of HUD Lead-Based Paint and Energy Star requirements.


• The ability to quickly learn new software applications.

Additional Information:

• Remote Locations: All remote work environments require the ability to maintain minimum Internet speeds of 25 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download, as well as a ping rate of 100 ms or less during working hours, regardless of the type and number of devices using your Internet connection. You must also have account privileges and access to your Internet service provider account during working hours for the purposes of maintaining the Internet connection, if needed.


• Office Locations: Often, these offices are either owned by the client we work with or by IEM. All candidates are expected to follow any rules and regulations of the office in which they are required to work for that project.


• Working Conditions: Fieldwork is required, involving travel to various job sites often. May require physical labor (sitting, standing, bending, lifting) and the use of safety equipment.

Benefits and more:

• Annual salary based on experience and location: $115,000-$125,000


• 10 paid Holidays


• Vacation Pay


• Sick Pay


• 401 (K) plan with matching


• Company paid STD and LTD

Equal Employment Opportunity. All IEM employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment, if necessary, are made without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation. IEM is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or employment process, please email [e-mail] with specific details about the requested accommodation. All accommodation requests are reviewed case-by-case in compliance with applicable law.