Project Manager

Dijeau Construction; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dijeau Construction is seeking a Project Manager to oversee planning, production, and logistics for diverse construction projects. The role requires interfacing with senior management, clients, and subcontractors, and travels as needed to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in construction project management, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of project management in the construction industry
• College Degree or equivalent or Trade school training or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; self-starting and motivated

Responsibilities

• Work with senior management to understand project scope and report progress
• Define activities and resources required to complete projects
• Plan, organize, and direct site construction activities with superintendents and foremen
• Maintain liaison with clients and contacts to facilitate project activities
• Monitor and control projects to meet schedule and budget
• Prepare reports on work in progress, costs, and scheduling
• Represent the company in project meetings and strategy discussions
• Collaborate with Contract Administrator on financial aspects of contracts
• Investigate and implement corrective actions for serious situations

Skills

Communication proficiency

Leadership

Teamwork orientation

Project management

Mathematical skills

Adaptable

Interpersonal skills

Education

College degree or equivalent

Trade school training or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Email

Internet

Job description

The Project Manager oversees, strategizes, and implements the planning, production, and logistics of specific projects that may have durations ranging between 2 weeks to 3+ years.

Basic Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills, strong ability to work as part of a team, highly effective communication skills, solution oriented-critical-forward thinking are required for this position. You must be a self-starting, highly motivated team member committed to personal, company, and project success. This is a full-time position based in our office and will require project-related travel.

This position requires individuals to perform a wide range of duties, including some or all of the following:

• Work with senior management/sales to understand the project's scope and report progress throughout durations.
  • Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards according to company policies and contract specifications.
• Work with the project team to define the activities needed to complete the project.
• Determine the resources required to complete the project and the requisite supplies, materials, and subcontractors needed to complete the project.
• Create and review project schedules with senior management and other staff affected by project activities, revising the schedule as needed.
• Work with the superintendent and foreman to plan, organize, and direct activities concerning site construction projects.
• Discuss matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Maintain liaison with clients and other contacts to facilitate project activities.
• Monitor and control projects through administrative direction to ensure completion of projects within schedule and budget.
• Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures after conferring with senior management.
• Represent the company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings.
• Work with the Contract Administrator to manage the financial aspects of contracts, protecting the company’s interests and maintaining good relationships with clients and subcontractors/vendors.
• Formulate reports concerning work in progress, costs, and scheduling.

Skills Required But Not Limited To

• Communication proficiency
• Leadership
• Mathematical skills
• Project management
• Teamwork orientation
• Computer use proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Email, Internet
• Adaptable

Desired Qualifications

• College Degree or equivalent
• Trade school training or equivalent
• 7-10+ years of project management in the construction industry