Project Manager I

Performance Contracting; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Bay Area 555 in Alameda, CA seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial projects and drive project controls, scheduling, QA/QC, and safety compliance.

You will prepare RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, coordinate with field teams and vendors, manage cost control, and ensure profitable project delivery while upholding PCI guidelines. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in construction management, strong communication, and ability to read drawings; local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in construction management for interior projects.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• MS Office proficiency, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support to commercial projects.
• Create and manage project schedules with field teams.
• Prepare RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Control costs, track budgets, and analyze monthly FAWs.
• Ensure safety plan adherence and QA/QC compliance.
• Coordinate vendors and subcontractors for buyout and change orders.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science or Construction Management

OSHA Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

PCI is seeking an experienced Project Manager for its PCI Bay Area 555 operations based in Alameda, CA. This individual will provide project management support to commercial projects. This individual will also be responsible for the following duties:

• Actively participate in the safety plans and measures of the branch and assigned projects.
• Understand and follow all PCI guidelines related to corporate safety program.
• Create/manage punch lists proactively.
• Understand and be accountable for the Quality Control measures outlined in the QA/QC program for assigned projects.
• Prepare RFI’s, submittals and shop drawings.
• A clear understanding of our building systems and how they relate to the building process.
• Understand how to navigate and coordinate activities to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• See to quantitative takeoffs to verify estimates, order materials and price change orders.
• Create and implement job schedules, coordinate with field supervisors and foremen and effectively communicate issues to negotiate the optimal position for our trade in the work sequence.
• Perform labor control on assigned projects, including setup and maintenance; use this tool to make adjustments as necessary to maximize profits.
• Coordinate warranties and O&M’s.
• Assist in selecting the vendors and coordinate materials and equipment.
• Assist in the buyout of subcontractors, issue contracts and proactively sequence and manage the subcontractor’s work including billings and change orders.
• Complete and be accountable for the job cost control measures through monthly Financial Analysis Worksheets (FAW’s) on assigned projects.
• Support the branch through positive customer relations and active participation in the Customer Alignment Plan.

Salary range: $120,750 - $161,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.

Basic Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of Construction Management work experience in interior construction.
• Experience with estimating/project management/managing specialty scopes of construction (drywall, framing, ACT, etc.)
• Ability to diagnose and process key information, recognize critical areas on the job that could impact profitability, and then actively navigate the project away from risks and liabilities for a successful outcome.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is required.
• A clear understanding of how to read and understand specifications and drawings is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills is required.
• Ability to work in team environment is required.
• Strong customer service skills are required.
• Ability to multitask, critical think, and problem-solve is required.
• Ability to learn new job skills by engaging in the technical aspects of the job and applying new skills as they are taught is required.

This position is safety sensitive.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science or Construction Management.
• OSHA Certification.
• Local to metro area is preferred.