Project Manager - Construction

Nova; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Matching 401K contributions

Career advancement opportunities

Endless training opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering construction firm in Napa, CA, seeks a Project Manager to oversee construction projects. The role involves planning, coordination, and financial management of projects for the Department of Defense. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or construction management and at least 10 years of experience. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Primavera software are essential. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $100,000 - $130,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of construction experience as a Project Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Construction Manager.
• Experience with federal construction contracts and DoD projects preferred.
• Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, management, coordination and financial control of construction projects.
• Prepare project schedule and budget, negotiate with subcontractors.
• Generate change orders, monitor job costs, and coordinate shop work orders.

Skills

Proficient in Primavera software

Excellent organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Decision making/problem solving skills

Education

Four year degree in engineering or construction management

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

P6 Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nova Group Inc., a Quanta Services company, is an industry leading general engineering construction company with 50 years of experience worldwide. Nova specializes in hydrant fueling, waterfront, electrical and utility military construction projects for the Department of Defense (NAVFAC, USACE) and Department of Energy at various National Laboratories. Nova exceeds customer expectations through innovative construction, safety, quality and outstanding customer service.

Headquartered in Napa, CA, with regional offices in Port Orchard, WA, Japan and project locations stretching across the US, as well as internationally, the opportunities are endless with Nova! Nova offers employees competitive health benefits, matching 401K contributions, career advancement opportunities, and endless training opportunities.

Primary Function

Has overall responsibility for the planning, management, coordination and financial control of a construction project. Responsible to see that the clients’ wishes are adhered to and that the project is completed on time within the agreed budget. The project manager may be involved from the initial conception and design of the project, through its construction, to its completion.

Typical Duties

• Prepare/update project schedule. Review look-ahead weekly with Superintendent
• Develop project budget to include relevant cost codes
• Locate, evaluate and negotiate subcontractors
• Perform take-offs for budget and purchase orders, monitoring of field material inventories to keep crews working efficiently
• Write and issue office purchase orders and evaluate quotes
• Assign priorities to Assistant Project Manager, Superintendent and Quality Control Manager. Develop/assign priorities for buyout of project
• Evaluate weekly job costs
• Prepare monthly invoicing
• Evaluate small business status and calculate appropriate percentage(s)
• Coordinate shop work orders and shipments to the project site
• Generate RFI’s & VECP’s
• Prepare/negotiate change orders and maintain project status log
• Review QC items, such as OM, Weld Log, Testing, Submittal Register, etc.
• Prepare amendments for subcontractors additional work
• Review shop work order drawings
• Approve subcontractor invoicing
• Review productivity reporting
• Conduct partnering workshops with owner(s)
• Proficient in Primavera software
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's discretion

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

Educational and experience requirements include:

• Four year degree in engineering or construction management, preferred.
• Advanced management or technical training preferred, with a minimum of 10 years of construction experience as a Project Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Construction Manager.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Experience with federal construction contracts. DoD experience preferred.
• Familiar with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1 Safety and Health requirements.
• Excellent organizational, supervisory and decision making/problem solving skills are essential.
• Proficiency in software P6 Primavera and Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be willing to travel.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of construction site in all types of weather.
• Prolonged periods of standing and working outside.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt from overtime position. Days and hours of work will depend on production schedule.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Contact Information

Nova Group, Inc.
c/o Human Resources
185 Devlin Rd
Napa, CA 94558