Project Manager

OCMI, Inc. (O'Connor Construction Management); Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays / vacation

Team building / events

Job summary

OCMI, Inc. (O'Connor Construction Management) in Long Beach, CA seeks a Project Manager to lead a long-term capital improvement program for a prestigious higher education client.

You will drive planning, design, permitting, construction and closeout while coordinating with facility staff, contractors and regulators in an active occupied environment. The role requires 7+ years of construction PM experience, with preference for higher education and complex renovations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Construction Project Management experience.
• Experience with higher education construction projects preferred.
• Experience working in active, occupied facilities.
• Experience with renovation and capital improvement projects (fire/life-safety, ADA, code compliance, building systems).
• Experience managing multiple high-value projects with budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication among facility staff, contractors, design professionals and regulators.
• Prepare written reports, minutes, and presentations on status, risk, and budget.
• Lead projects through planning, design, permitting, construction, commissioning and closeout.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, schedules, change orders, pay apps and documents.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, risks and overall project performance.
• Maintain project controls and reporting logs for stakeholders.

Skills

Construction project management

Advanced Excel

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

At OCMI, our core values—One Team, Curiosity, Meaningful Service, and Integrity—drive everything we do. Founded in 1982 and still privately owned, we've become one of the nation's fastest-growing construction management consultancies. Serving markets across federal, education, hospitality, healthcare, technology, and commercial sectors, we offer comprehensive services including cost management, project management, scheduling, and project controls. Most importantly, our teams are passionate about supporting each other and making a difference in the communities we serve.

We’re currently looking for a Project Manager to add to our team in Long Beach, CA! This role offers you the opportunity to be a key member of our project management team, leading a long-term capital improvement program for a reputable higher education client. The program will include a variety of renovation and facility improvement projects involving fire/life-safety, accessibility, code compliance, building systems, and infrastructure upgrades within an active, occupied environment. We are seeking an individual who can lead clients to success on their projects from planning and pre-construction through construction and close-out.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate communication and manage stakeholders, including facility staff, project coordinators, contractors, design professionals, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and present written reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and other project documentation related to project status, risks, schedule, and budget.
• Manage projects throughout planning, design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases.
• Review and coordinate RFIs, submittals, schedules, change orders, pay applications, and other project documentation.
• Manage field activities to ensure work is completed in accordance with project requirements, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, risks, and overall project performance.
• Coordinate with project teams to identify and resolve constructability, schedule, cost, and operational issues.
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain project reporting, logs, and document controls.
• Manage and monitor the pace and schedule of the project in conjunction with office-based cost and schedule support.
• Provide strong project controls, including monitoring project risks, quality issues, and potential cost/schedule impacts.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 7+ years of Construction Project Management experience.
• Experience with higher education construction projects is highly preferred.
• Experience managing projects within active, occupied facilities.
• Experience with renovation and capital improvement projects involving fire/life-safety, ADA/accessibility, code compliance, building systems, or deferred maintenance preferred.
• Experience managing multiple, high-value projects, both new and renovation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel user and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.

Benefits include:

• Company-sponsored Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K Program with a Company Match
• Paid Holidays / Sick Leave / Vacation Accrual
• Company Team Building, Employee Events, and a fun, people-first environment

Compensation: $140,000 - $155,000