Food & Beverage Plant Construction PM — CA Growth Leader (ESOP)

Burns & McDonnell; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead and grow our California presence, focusing on food and beverage manufacturing plants. You will guide projects from pre-construction through completion, manage client relationships, and drive safety, quality, and schedule performance.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic market development, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams to deliver complex EPC and construction programs across California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of construction in California.
• Develop market-focused strategy for food and beverage clients.
• Adhere to safety programs and promote safety performance.
• Oversee day-to-day construction activities and multi-project execution.
• Provide direction in planning, scheduling, estimating, and cost development.
• Develop and manage client relationships for proposals and projects.
• Participate in risk reviews and consult with Legal as needed.
• Negotiate prime, CM, and subcontracts and change orders.
• Implement Project Execution Plan components including staffing and procurement.
• Develop staffing plans and train project teams; coordinate multiple global practices.
• Oversee site layout, mobilization, and demobilization plans.
• Verify permits are secured per project requirements.
• Direct RFP/bid processes and prepare scope of work for contracts.
• Review financial reports and present to management.
• Collaborate with engineering to deliver engineering deliverables.
• Manage contract administration, RFIs, submittals, and change management.
• Oversee invoicing for contracts and subcontracts.
• Coordinate commissioning and startup activities.
• Ensure project documentation compliance.
• Confirm insurance, taxes, licensure, and bonding requirements.
• Perform safety, quality, progress, and financial audits.
• Support communication with governmental and industry entities.
• Review field reports and provide mentorship to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Safety compliance

Project planning

Client relations

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Team development

Quality control

Education

Bachelor Degree in Construction/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead and grow our California presence, focusing on food and beverage manufacturing plants. You will guide projects from pre-construction through completion, manage client relationships, and drive safety, quality, and schedule performance.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic market development, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams to deliver complex EPC and construction programs across California.