Project Manager

Griffith Company; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous performance-based compensation

Vacation and sick days

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) program

Job summary

Griffith Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager for their Underground Division in Brea, California. This role involves overseeing engineering and scheduling activities, ensuring projects adhere to timelines and budgets while maintaining high standards.

The ideal candidate will have several years of experience with underground utilities projects, people management experience, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. A competitive salary between $125,000 – $180,000, benefits packages, and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience managing underground utilities projects.
• People management and strategic planning experience required.
• Valid driver's license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage the field team.
• Monitor project construction and ensure budget compliance.
• Prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance.

Skills

Project Management

Risk management

Excellent communication

Time Management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Build2Win

Job description

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 120+ year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Underground Division team. This position is responsible for overall administrative and technical direction on projects. The Project Manager will plan, direct and coordinate engineering and scheduling activities of designated projects.

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize and manage the field team with the Division Manager and Estimator.
• Establish project objectives with the Division Manager.
• Implement established corporate policies and procedures, including EEO and affirmative action responsibilities.
• Represent company by initiating and maintaining liaison with primary owner representatives.
• Attend weekly owner meetings.
• Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of on‑site superintendents to ensure the project is built on schedule, within budget, and meets all minority obligations.
• Manage all job administration and contract documentation with owner, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Overall management of the financial aspects of contract, including job cost reports, billings, budget changes, change orders, accounts payable processing and collections.
• Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.
• Manage day‑to‑day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Review deliverables prepared by team before submitting to client.
• Effectively apply Griffith methodology and enforce project standards.
• Prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Minimize our exposure to risk on project.
• Provide safety and quality control management.
• Maintain accurate forecasting and management of budgets.
• Manage subcontractors and project team (subordinates).
• Resolve problems involving labor disputes, material deliveries and contracts/subcontract administration.
• Oversee document control and coordination of subcontractors.
• Initialize baseline schedule and ensure its accuracy and integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

Experience

• Several years of experience managing underground utilities projects (especially wet utilities) in a heavy civil environment.
• People management.
• Strategic planning.
• Risk management.
• Alternative delivery.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Must have a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills.
• Knowledge of public contract code.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in identifying changes on projects.
• Understanding of production.
• Proficiency in project projections.
• Proficiency in Build2Win.
• Thorough understanding of estimating.
• Understanding of time impact analysis and time‑related overhead.
• Understanding of critical path and tracking delays.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Other requirements may apply.

Competencies

• Project Management.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Highly Organized.
• Negotiation.
• Time Management.
• Leadership.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Financial Management/Work‑In‑Progress Analysis.
• Results Driven.
• Process Oriented.
• Communication Proficiency (Verbal & Written).

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand and walk at construction jobsites.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must frequently lift and move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Company Benefits Package

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees – including a superior health benefits package – Griffith Company also offers generous performance‑based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company’s success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401(k) program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Annual Salary Range: $125,000 – $180,000.

Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case‑by‑case basis.

Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee‑owned company.