Project Manager

MyGreat Recruitment Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MyGreat Recruitment Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to support a public-sector healthcare facility in Oakland, CA.

You will serve as the owner’s representative, coordinating client, contractors, architects and engineers to drive delivery through construction and closeout. You will manage cost, schedule and risk while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, negotiating contracts and upholding project controls.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction project management experience delivering projects through construction and closeout.
• Owner-side, agency, municipality or construction management experience; GC background only is not favored.
• Experience delivering vertical public-sector, healthcare, education or institutional construction projects.
• Strong client-facing, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills with knowledge of contracts, change management, cost, schedule and project controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience.
• Based within approx. one hour of Oakland project site or willing to relocate within commuting distance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary owner representative and day-to-day point of contact for client, contractors, architects, engineers, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Manage construction activities from mobilization through completion, commissioning, turnover and closeout.
• Advocate for the owner's interests while maintaining productive relationships with contractors and external partners.
• Review and administer contracts, drawings, specifications, schedules, estimates, change orders, RFIs, submittals and other documentation.
• Manage project cost, schedule, scope, risk, quality, documentation and overall construction performance.
• Lead project meetings, document decisions and actions, and ensure commitments are tracked through completion.
• Coordinate and monitor the work of contractors, design consultants, CM staff and other participants.
• Support negotiation and resolution of change orders, contractual issues, scope changes and challenges.
• Maintain clear communication with the client regarding status, risks, decisions, budget and schedule.
• Ensure information moves efficiently between owner, design team, contractors and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project controls, reporting systems and document management throughout construction.
• Support bid, procurement and contracting activities as needed.
• Help deliver the project in accordance with owner requirements, contractual obligations, regs, budget and schedule.

Skills

7+ years PM experience

Owner-side/agency experience

Public healthcare projects

Client-facing

Contract management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Job description

Project Manager – Healthcare Construction

Overview

An established construction and project management firm is seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of a public-sector healthcare/wellness facility in Oakland, CA. Working as the owner’s representative, this individual will manage the project through construction and closeout while serving as a key liaison between the client, contractors, architects, engineers, consultants and other project stakeholders.

Must Haves

• 7+ years of construction project management experience with a strong track record delivering projects through construction and closeout
• Owner-side, agency, municipality or construction management experience; candidates coming exclusively from a General Contractor background are unlikely to be considered
• Experience delivering vertical public-sector, healthcare, education or institutional construction projects
• Strong client-facing, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills with solid knowledge of contracts, change management, cost, schedule and project controls
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience
• Based within approximately one hour of the Oakland project site or willing to relocate within commuting distance

Nice to Haves

• Healthcare, public health, behavioral health or mental wellness project experience
• Experience working with California counties, municipalities or other public agencies
• Progressive Design-Build experience
• Experience managing projects valued around $20M+
• PE, RA, CCM or another relevant professional designation

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary owner representative and day-to-day point of contact for the client, contractors, architects, engineers, consultants and other project stakeholders
• Manage construction activities from project mobilization through completion, commissioning, turnover and closeout
• Advocate for the owner's interests while maintaining productive working relationships with contractors and external project partners
• Review and administer contracts, drawings, specifications, schedules, estimates, change orders, RFIs, submittals and other project documentation
• Manage project cost, schedule, scope, risk, quality, documentation and overall construction performance
• Lead project meetings, document decisions and action items, and ensure commitments are tracked through completion
• Coordinate and monitor the work of contractors, design consultants, construction management staff and other project participants
• Support negotiation and resolution of change orders, contractual issues, scope changes and other project challenges
• Maintain clear and timely communication with the client regarding project status, risks, decisions, budget and schedule
• Ensure required project information, approvals and documentation move efficiently between the owner, design team, contractors and other stakeholders
• Maintain accurate project controls, reporting systems and document management processes throughout construction
• Support bid, procurement and contracting activities where required
• Help deliver the project in accordance with owner requirements, contractual obligations, applicable regulations, budget and schedule
• Support future projects within the organization following completion of the Oakland assignment