Lead Ground-Up Construction Project Manager

Uprite Construction; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Uprite Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial ground up projects in a fast-paced environment. You will manage planning, budgeting, procurement, and execution from award to closeout, ensuring milestones and budgets are met.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PM experience with a GC, with tilt up experience highly preferred, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Ground up commercial construction experience required; tilt up preferred.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and cost control skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial ground up construction projects from award through final closeout.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, procurement, budgeting, and execution.
• Develop and maintain project schedules to meet milestones and completion dates.
• Forecast project budgets, cost reports, and financial performance.
• Review drawings, specs, contracts, and documents for accuracy.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor agreements and purchase orders.
• Lead project meetings with owners, architects, and subs.
• Handle RFIs, submittals, change orders, and documentation.
• Identify risks early and implement solutions to protect schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with Superintendents to align field operations.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure safety, quality, and company standards are met.
• Oversee turnover and closeout documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Ground up projects

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Multitasking

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's in CM/Engineering

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Uprite Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial ground up projects in a fast-paced environment. You will manage planning, budgeting, procurement, and execution from award to closeout, ensuring milestones and budgets are met.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PM experience with a GC, with tilt up experience highly preferred, and strong leadership and communication skills.