Lead Commercial Construction Project Manager

Morris, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Car allowance

Gas card

Job summary

Morris Construction seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects in Irvine, CA. You will own project performance across cost, schedule, contracts, client relationships, and field coordination.

You will work with the Superintendent, Project Engineer, and Project Coordinator to deliver projects up to $30 million, ensuring safety, quality, and timely closeout while maintaining exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing commercial construction projects from preconstruction or turnover through closeout.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, including buyout, forecasting, cost reporting, billing, change management, and subcontractor payments.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and project administration.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the project from turnover through final completion and closeout.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and other project partners.
• Understand the prime contract, general conditions, project requirements, and Morris’s contractual obligations.
• Lead subcontractor buyout and oversee the preparation, negotiation, and administration of subcontract and supplier agreements.
• Manage project costs and forecasting from initial buyout through final payment, including commitments, cost reports, change orders, and projected final costs.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities early and maintain an accurate understanding of where the project is expected to finish.
• Work closely with the Superintendent to develop and maintain the project schedule, resolve issues, and keep the project moving.
• Partner with the Superintendent to maintain a safe, organized, and quality-focused project.
• Review drawings, specifications, and other construction documents for completeness, constructability, conflicts, and potential design issues.
• Drive the RFI, submittal, procurement, and change management processes to ensure the field has the information and materials needed to perform the work.
• Manage owner and subcontractor change orders, including pricing, documentation, negotiation, and timely resolution.
• Prepare and manage owner billings and oversee the timely review and processing of subcontractor and vendor payment applications.
• Maintain required project documentation and provide contractual notices when necessary to protect Morris and properly document project conditions.
• Keep company leadership informed of project performance, financial status, schedule concerns, client relationships, and significant risks.
• Coordinate with estimating, accounting, field operations, and other internal teams as needed to support the project.
• Provide leadership and direction to the project team, delegate effectively, and help develop team members through increasing responsibility and exposure.
• Lead project closeout, including punch-list completion, final documentation, owner training, final billing, and warranty follow‑up.
• Look for better ways to execute the work and raise issues, solutions, and opportunities for improvement rather than allowing problems to linger.
• Represent Morris professionally and provide the level of service that turns successful projects into long‑term client relationships.

Skills

Contract management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relations

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Morris Construction seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects in Irvine, CA. You will own project performance across cost, schedule, contracts, client relationships, and field coordination.

You will work with the Superintendent, Project Engineer, and Project Coordinator to deliver projects up to $30 million, ensuring safety, quality, and timely closeout while maintaining exceptional client service.