Lead Project Manager – Ground-Up Construction

Uprite-Construction; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Uprite Construction in Irvine, CA is seeking a Project Manager to oversee commercial ground-up projects from award through closeout. You will lead planning, scheduling, procurement, budgeting, and execution, coordinating with owners, architects, consultants, and field teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PM experience with ground-up commercial work, tilt-up preferred, and strong budgeting, forecasting, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience on commercial ground-up projects.
• Tilt-up construction experience strongly preferred.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and cost control skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial ground-up 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.
• Prepare, manage, and forecast project budgets, cost reports, and financial performance.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor agreements and purchase orders.
• Lead project meetings with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Manage Requests for Information, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Identify project risks early and implement solutions to maintain schedule and budget.
• Partner with Superintendents to coordinate field operations and resolve challenges.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients while providing exceptional service.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, company standards, and quality expectations.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Procore

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Uprite Construction in Irvine, CA is seeking a Project Manager to oversee commercial ground-up projects from award through closeout. You will lead planning, scheduling, procurement, budgeting, and execution, coordinating with owners, architects, consultants, and field teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PM experience with ground-up commercial work, tilt-up preferred, and strong budgeting, forecasting, and leadership skills.