Lead Civil Projects — Underground & Utilities

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee Civil and Underground Utility projects. The Project Manager is the primary leader in the field, and is directly accountable for the safety, financial performance, and team development on site.

The Project Manager will lead the project team in the construction of the entire Project. This position is responsible to provide effective leadership to the project staff and ensure quality and timely completion of the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering is required.
• 7 years minimum experience as a general contractor/subcontractor on sitework, underground utility and heavy civil projects.
• Experience with HCSS/Heavy Jobs, Procore or Bluebeam is a plus.
• General knowledge of civil construction principles/practices is required.
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work.
• Ability to travel and/or relocate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of project-specific safety and accident prevention programs and maintain safe work areas through regular job-site inspections
• Lead McCarthy’s implementation of all safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs
• Become thoroughly knowledgeable of projected costs, contingent liabilities and contingent savings/increased profits
• Assist Estimating with Bidding and Preconstruction, defining/developing scope of work for Civil subcontractors and evaluating subsequent bids
• Manage civil projects with various scopes including earthwork, wet and dry utility installations, paving and subcontract management
• Manage project financials including overseeing pay request and change order management processes
• Establish/maintain good relationships with client PM, owner, design team and subcontractors and develop new relationships to target new opportunities and represent McCarthy core values
• Serve as a liaison between office and field, coordinating staffing and field personnel
• Monitor/review status of contracts and shop drawing/submittal process
• Coordinate with project superintendent/foreman and field management on project site logistics
• Prepare a construction schedule and monitor and manage schedule performance, looking for ways to expedite and predict problems
• Oversee quality management program to achieve contract compliance and a quality project

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationships

Scheduling

Safety programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

HCSS/Heavy Jobs

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee Civil and Underground Utility projects. The Project Manager is the primary leader in the field, and is directly accountable for the safety, financial performance, and team development on site.

The Project Manager will lead the project team in the construction of the entire Project. This position is responsible to provide effective leadership to the project staff and ensure quality and timely completion of the project.