Project Manager

Filanc; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Filanc is seeking a Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and manage on-site activities for extensive water and wastewater construction projects in the Western United States. The role requires directing field teams, managing budgets and schedules, and maintaining a strong safety culture.

You will lead communications with owners, engineers, and subcontractors, review CPM schedules, and ensure project profitability while adhering to corporate policies and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience managing multi-million dollar water, wastewater or industrial plants.
• You are results oriented with high integrity and ethics.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills in contracting arenas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall project activities and ensure performance per policy.
• Direct supervision of field staff to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Manage project profit and loss and job cost reporting.
• Coordinate between subcontractors, suppliers, and owner/engineers.
• Uphold safety policies and ensure compliance on site.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Construction management

Water/Wastewater

MS Office

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering or construction management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Project management software

Job description

Filanc is an award-winning, general engineering and design-build contractor that constructs, renovates, and expands water and wastewater treatment, biosolids management, and waste-to-energy facilities throughout the Western United States. For more than 70 years, we have delivered complex, mission-critical projects through a collaborative, client-focused approach that emphasizes safety, quality, innovation, and long-term community impact. Our teams combine field exprtise with technical excellence to build facilities that protect public health and the environment.

Essential Functions

The Project Manager plans, develops, coordinates, and manages onsite construction activities for large, extensive projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management of all project activities and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy
• Direct supervision of all field employees including Superintendents, Project Engineers, Assistants to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget
• Responsible for Job Profit and Loss
• Manages company-owned and rental equipment resources
• Develops and directs the implementation of two-week work schedules
• Plans and organizes all project staff including interview, hire, train and coach to maximize employee performance
• Reviews and selects construction methods and practices
• Directs communications with owner, owner’s representatives and engineers
• Provides interpretation of disputes and changed conditions
• Provides input and review of CPM Construction Schedule
• Review weekly timecards and job cost reporting
• Approves and reviews all jobsite purchases
• Responsible for coordination between subcontractors and suppliers
• Adheres to and leads jobsite safety policies and procedures
• Manages all financial aspects for the project
• Supports and/or participates in assigned bidding of projects
• Assists in field Labor Relations

Qualifications

• 4 years engineering or construction management degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or experience
• 4 years' experience managing the construction of multi-million dollar water, wastewater or industrial related plants.
• Results oriented, high level of integrity and ethical standards
• Demonstrated experience in the water, wastewater, or industrial contracting arena
• Strong communication skills and proven leadership ability
• Ability to adhere to budgets and schedules
• Excellent documentation skills
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office suite (such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as the use of the internet and scheduling software
• Must have good communications and analytical skills
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Working Conditions

100% of the time is spent on the project. Project Managers must be able to work flexible hours and locations throughout the area and/or other cities.

Filanc is proud to be a drug free workplace. Filanc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

This job description intends to list the primary or "essential functions" of the job. It is not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by management.