Los Angeles Construction Project Manager — Lead & Budget

Turner Construction Company; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced leader to manage day-to-day project operations on a major project in Southern California. The role demands directing teams, maintaining safety standards and controlling budgets while coordinating with clients and subcontractors.

The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree with extensive construction experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of ten years related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting principles.
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have advanced presentation skills.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the development of high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring; ensure timely performance appraisals.
• Manage and develop assigned staff toward maximum job performance and career potential.
• Develop and improve client relationships, fostering a trusted advisor status.
• Understand and administer Turner's contract and subcontract agreements.
• Provide leadership to positively influence change.
• Promote Turner’s involvement in the community to build strategic relationships.
• Foster and enhance architect, subcontractor and vendor relations.
• Establish, update, and communicate the Master Project Schedule and manage its implementation.
• May work with preconstruction team in development of project.
• Manage budget and financial reporting; interpret and analyze reports for budget adherence.
• Manage the QA/QC program.
• Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee and pricing decisions.
• Adhere to Turner's business ethics and compliance programs.
• Mentor staff to high standards; demonstrate accountability and integrity.
• Manage field operations and engineering processes and procedures.
• Drive competencies for insurance, labor, and employee relations.
• Enforce safety protocols by project staff.
• Coordinate Pay Applications with Finance and monitor timely payments.
• Keep management informed on progress via Operations Review Meetings.
• Support Turner initiatives and promote emerging technologies for competitive advantage.
• Foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 10+ years experience

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced leader to manage day-to-day project operations on a major project in Southern California. The role demands directing teams, maintaining safety standards and controlling budgets while coordinating with clients and subcontractors.

The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree with extensive construction experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to mentor staff.