Deputy Project Manager

Stacy Witbeck; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Life insurance

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Long Beach is looking for a Deputy Project Manager. The role offers an opportunity for earlier-career professionals aiming to transition from Project Engineer to Project Manager. This position involves leading a high-performing team in managing smaller projects, ensuring timely completion while adhering to budget and safety standards. The company fosters a culture of development and offers competitive employee benefits, including health insurance and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Qualifications

• 7+ years related experience required with experience as a Project Engineer on heavy civil and transit work.
• Exposure on projects valued at $5 million or more.
• Valid Driver’s License required; travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor project budgets and schedules.
• Determine project labor, tools, equipment, and material needs.
• Oversee completion of required permits and inspections.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage priorities and workflow

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Leadership and business acumen skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience

Tools

Cloud-based collaborative software

Smartsheet

Primavera Cloud

Job description

Deputy Project Manager

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Long Beach

Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 / year

Description

Stacy Witbeck is growing our team in our Southern CA market. As an earlier‑career opportunity to be a Project Manager for an employee‑owned company, you will be leading a small but high‑performing group of professionals in the region as you oversee a smaller project. Our reputation, culture, and complex portfolio of work are all going to be appealing to those looking for a solid foundation to build their career on.

This role will suit those seeking the step up from a well‑qualified Project Engineer to the responsibility of a Project Manager role. We have an excellent culture that has a reputation for developing leaders and supporting them through their growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develops and monitors project budgets and schedules, ensuring timely, cost‑effective completion.
• Determines project labor, tools, equipment, and material needs; ensures timely procurement based on production and installation lead times.
• Reviews and approves vendor and subcontractor invoices, resolving discrepancies.
• Oversees completion of all required permits, approvals, and required inspections are scheduled and completed.
• Participates in securing new work including developing project approach, project interviewing, and estimating.
• Where applicable, participate in design coordination that may include scheduling and prioritization, constructability, and value engineering.
• Maintains regular communication with field engineers and a part‑time Superintendent to ensure quality control and adherence to project schedules.
• Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of safety requirements; ensures guidelines and programs are enforced to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Participates in the research and development of new construction materials and methods as required.
• Reports on project status regularly through meetings or written correspondence.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Please note--Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility.

Requirements

• 7+ years related experience required with experience as a Project Engineer on heavy civil and transit work.
• Exposure on projects at $5 million+ in value.
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions.
• Proficient in Excel and Office Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Travel will be required.

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience in lieu of.
• Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Preference for those who enjoy a collaborative, team‑driven work style.
• Experience with a wide variety of software and platforms are not required but may help your candidacy which may include the following: Cloud‑based collaborative software, Teams, Smartsheet, HeavyJob, HeavyBid, P6, Primavera Cloud, ProCore, etc..

Skills and Abilities

• Ability in supervising and motivating subordinates, or dedicated desire to learn within the framework of a collaborative, employee‑owned business model.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Developing leadership and business acumen skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Capacity to forecast and manage costs.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Position requires daily in‑person attendance at the workplace.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

At this time, no candidates presented through external staffing/recruiting agencies will be considered. Any resumes submitted to Stacy and Witbeck Inc. (SWI) will be considered the sole property of Stacy and Witbeck. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, SWI will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, SWI explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Stacy and Witbeck, Inc..

What we have to offer

• Award‑winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
• We are a 100% employee‑owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.
• HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre‑tax money.
• Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.