Project Manager

Build Group; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Group seeks an accomplished Project Manager to lead construction projects from planning through completion in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay Area. You will drive scope, schedule, budget, and quality while coordinating with diverse teams and stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of construction processes, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. On-site roles in major metro areas offer growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of construction project management experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings and specs.
• Strong leadership, budgeting and resource allocation skills.
• Proficiency with ProCore, Suretrak and Timberline.
• Solid MS Office skills (Outlook, Project, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and quality from inception to completion.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and manage internal and external teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and allocate resources.
• Secure permits, licenses and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Negotiate changes to contracts, schedules and costs.
• Prepare documentation and report on progress, risks and performance.
• Lead the project team and drive collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project scheduling

Budgeting & resource allocation

Reading blueprints & drawings

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

ProCore

Suretrak

Timberline

MS Office Suite (Outlook Project Excel Word)

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager to oversee and manage construction projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and a comprehensive understanding of construction processes, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires effective communication with stakeholders, coordination of project activities, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment. We have opportunities in the Los Angeles Metro Area as well as San Francisco Bay Area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Know and comply with all federal, state, local building codes, ordinances and regulations, maintaining the highest standards for safety and quality.
• Manage relationships with all internal and external parties in order to determine specifications of the project, resolve conflict, and support success.
• Establish project schedule and delegate project tasks based on staff strengths, skills, and experience.
• Secure and allocate all resources needed for the completion of the project including building permits, licenses, materials, equipment.
• Negotiate, manage and communicate changes to contract scope, schedule and costs.
• Plan and execute inspections, assess compliance and quality, minimize risk.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Regularly confer with supervisors to monitor and report on compliance, quality and productivity.
• Be a strong team leader, build synergy within and across the team, and develop individuals.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or related field with a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.
• Knowledge of business and management principles including budgeting and resource allocation.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret construction plans, schematics, blueprints, drawings and technical manuals to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Knowledge of architectural, construction and design techniques, including self-performed work.
• Solid computer skills, with working knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Project, Excel and Word.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of construction software including ProCore, Suretrak and Timberline.
• OSHA-30 certification.

This position description is a summary and not a complete representation of the position; the essential functions of the position may change as duties are assigned.

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