Project Manager

Shimmick; Glendale Estates (AL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Shimmick is seeking a Project Manager in Glendale, CA to lead a major transit and heavy civil program. You will manage schedules, budgets, quality and safety while coordinating across engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, client relationship management, and timely reporting on project status. The successful candidate will bring extensive heavy civil experience and proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 8+ years' experience involving heavy civil construction projects (preferred).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Primavera P6 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing project implementation including schedule, budgets, quality and safety.
• Resource planning and management - including managing company resources assigned to the project as well as third party vendors, designers, fabricators and contractors.
• Direct the efforts of the full engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction management, and commissioning team in creating the execution plans, organization, and contracts needed to deliver the project within the stated cost and schedule.
• Continue to build a positive relationship with highly important & strategic clients who have significant future work in the area.
• Preparing and issuing Progress Reports and ensuring timely payments.
• Monitoring compliance with various regulatory statues as well as compliance with applicable Shimmick policies and procedures.
• Project stakeholder management and interface.
• Creation and implementation of Project Updates – Job Status Reports and Quarterly EAC Reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

Problem solving

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Overview

Shimmick is seeking a Project Manager in Glendale, California. You will initially support the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project, a progressive 19-mile transit corridor connecting North Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Eagle Rock, and Pasadena. Featuring 22 new stations, the BRT line is designed to provide faster and more reliable transit options, reduce traffic congestion, and improve air quality by utilizing zero-emission electric buses.

At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.

Southwest Division

Shimmick’s Southwest Division, headquartered in Irvine, California, focuses on large public owners in Southern California, across water resources, water treatment, transportation, and transit markets. Over the past decade, the division has grown tremendously, securing major projects, including the $828 million Gerald Desmond Bridge, the first cable-stayed vehicular bridge in California.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Managing project implementation including schedule, budgets, quality and safety.
• Resource planning and management - including managing company resources assigned to the project as well as third party vendors, designers, fabricators and contractors.
• Direct the efforts of the full engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction management, and commissioning team in creating the execution plans, organization, and contracts needed to deliver the project within the stated cost and schedule.
• Continue to build a positive relationship with highly important & strategic clients who have significant future work in the area.
• Preparing and issuing Progress Reports and ensuring timely payments.
• Monitoring compliance with various regulatory statues as well as compliance with applicable Shimmick policies and procedures.
• Project stakeholder management and interface.
• Creation and implementation of Project Updates – Job Status Reports and Quarterly EAC Reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 6+ years of relevant expereince or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Previous construction experience related to managing large heavy civil construction projects, ideally transportation infrastructure projects (roadway, street improvement, earthworks, bridge structures, etc.).
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and risk mitigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years' experience involving heavy civil construction projects.
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Primavera P6.
• Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage changing deadlines and work well under pressure for multiple team leaders.
• Work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skill.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands in deadline-driven environment.

Additional Information:

• This position is based in Glendale, CA.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

The salary range for this position is between $160,000- $200,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.

Shimmick offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Employees can choose from multiple medical plans, including a $0 premium option, with dental, vision, and HSA options available. We provide 100% employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Our paid time off program includes paid holidays, and Volunteer Time Off in addition to PTO days.

These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.