Construction Project Manager - Owner's Representative

Marx Okubo Associates, Inc.; Huntington Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance (employee)

401(k) match up to 30%

Employee ownership / ESOP

Job summary

Marx Okuboworks is seeking a Project Manager (Construction) to oversee owner’s representative duties on large-scale commercial projects in Southern California. The role is hybrid with two days at Huntington Beach or Santa Ana offices, and site visits as needed throughout the week.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management and 10+ years of experience, with strong budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and exceptional communication. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Certification in Construction Management.
• 10+ years in construction management on large-scale commercial projects.
• Deep understanding of construction delivery methods and building codes.
• Exceptional communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to anticipate issues.
• Autonomy and representation as firm ambassador.
• Honesty, reliability, and accountability.
• Up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities

• Act as owner's representative for large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Review documents for constructability, scope, and value engineering.
• Evaluate bids, pay apps, change orders, and GMP contingency usage.
• Manage budgets and provide financial reporting to clients.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Oversee site visits and meetings; travel as needed (local/regional).
• Ensure deadlines are met and analyze/determine delay claims.
• Create detailed, executive-level reports and present findings.

Skills

Leadership & communication

Strategic thinking

Autonomy

Conflict resolution

Accountability

Travel readiness

Education

Construction Management degree or cert

Job description

As a trusted national architecture/engineering/construction consulting firm, Marx Okuboworks with real estate owners, investors and lenders—at every point of the property lifecycle—toevaluatetheir building projects, solvecomplex challenges andimplementtailored solutions. We value technical proficiency, innovation, dedication and achievement as well as collaboration, both within our organization and in our client interactions.

We are currently accepting applications for a Project Manager (Construction) role for our team, with an expected starting annual salary of $160,000 - $175,000. This is a hybrid role, with 2 days in one of our offices in Southern California - Huntington Beach or Santa Ana, and conduct site visits and project meetings as needed for the remainder of the week.

Essential Functions

• Act in an owner's representative capacity as a trusted advocate for our clients through all phases of large scale commercial construction projects
• Review all related documents for constructability, scope, and opportunities for value engineering
• Evaluate and process contractor bids, pay applications, change orders, and contingency usage for GMP contracts
• Manage and track complex, detailed budgets and provide financial reporting to clients
• Identify and mitigate risks
• Oversee projects via regular site visits (Local and regional travel required)
• Ensure deadlines are met and any delay claims are analyzed and resolved
• Create detailed, executive level reports and present information in any format

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Certification in Construction Management
• Ten (10) or more years in construction management related roles, at least five of which on large scale commercial projects with a GC or OR firm
• Deep understanding of construction delivery methods and building codes
• Exceptional conflict resolution and communication skills
• Strategic thinking capabilities including the ability to identify trends, anticipate issues and achieve business goals
• Comfort in working autonomously and being an ambassador for the firm
• Honesty, reliability, and accountability
• Willingness to travel up to 50%

*Please attach a detailed project list with your resume

Physical Requirements

Candidates should have the ability to:

• Move through construction and existing building sites over rough terrain
• See and respond to dangerous situations
• Respond quickly to sounds
• Ascend and descend ladders and stairs
• Move safely through confined spaces and narrow paths
• Work in outdoor weather conditions or unconditioned areas
• Operate a computer and other related office equipment, and possess visual acuity to read information from printed sources and computer screens
• Lift up to 40 pounds (ladders)
• Travel approximately 50% of the time both in and out of state

Marx Okubois a privately held Employee Stock Ownership Plan firm; employee-owned, we offer internal growth, continuing education, mentor/mentee opportunities, as well as 100% paid health insurance premiums for employee, up to a 30% match on your 401(k) contributions, and competitive compensation. Our culture is open to fresh perspectives, curiosity, and analytical mindsets.

Marx Okubois dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Marx Okubo’s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

We perform background checks via an agency after offers of employment are accepted and review them on an individual basis for inconsistencies or violations to determine next steps in the recruitment process.