Project Manager, MEP

Webcor Construction, LP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Webcor Construction, LP in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Manager to lead site and office operations, ensure safety, and drive day-to-day execution of assigned projects. You will coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and personnel to complete work on time and within budget while upholding Webcor’s quality standards.

The role emphasizes budget control, risk management, and effective communication with clients and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Eight years’ experience managing complex construction projects.
• Experience on sustainable and/or design-build projects preferred.
• LEED AP and/or GA preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes safety on the job site and enforces safety policy.
• Analyze project buyout, savings, and contingencies; schedule buyout activities.
• Negotiate, analyze, and prepare subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Oversee document control of RFIs, change orders, drawings, specs, and reports.
• Manage subcontractors and coordinate procurement with the Superintendent team.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a positive team environment.
• Review owner/subcontractor/vendor billing processes.
• Manage project start-up and close-out processes.
• Control project budget and communicate risk to senior management.
• Lead delay logs and notify owners/subcontractors.

Skills

Safety management

Budgeting

Subcontractor coordination

Team leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM software

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for managing and ensuring site and office safety and has an advanced knowledge of the day-to-day execution for their assigned project(s) including managing, coordinating, and supervising subcontractors, vendors, and personnel to ensure the work is completed on time, within budget, while adhering to Webcor’s quality standards and client satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes safety on job site and implements, enforces, and effectively manages Webcor’s safety policy and procedures.
• Responsible for the ongoing analysis of project buyout, savings, and contingencies; schedules buyout and procurement activities into the overall project schedule and ensures milestones are met. Identifies risks to the schedule and communicates with client and trade partners as needed.
• Negotiates, analyzes, and prepares subcontracts, purchase order agreements, and cost control budgets.
• Oversees management of all document control of RFI submittals, change orders, correspondence, permits, drawings, specs, and reports in a systematic and traceable manner.
• Manages, supervises, and coordinates subcontractors, including managing sequencing, procurement, change management and scope delineation, in partnership with Superintendent team.
• Leads, develops and mentors more junior staff. Provides timely, regular feedback. Promotes a positive team environment.
• Reviews and manages owner, subcontractor, and vendor billing process.
• Identifies and escalates project issues in a timely manner and sees issues through to resolution collaborating with clients and subcontractors.
• Manages project start-up and close-out processes.
• Responsible for all aspects of the cost report and completes timely submittal of cost reports and effectively communicates risk and projections to senior management.
• Controls the budget associated with the project and negotiates best pricing.
• Oversees management of delay log in conjunction with Superintendent or Construction Manager provides notifications to owners and Subcontractors as required.
• May engage in client management activities as required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Advanced knowledge of Prime Contract and contract types; includes lump sum, GMP, hard bid, negotiated, design-build, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of cost control, budgeting, billing, and forecasting, and ability to present data that can be easily consumed.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of building to include site work, structure, finishes, envelope, MEPS (MEPS Specialists focusing on MEP trades).
• Advanced knowledge and hands on use of database information flow/costing software (CMIC a plus)
• Advanced computer skills with the ability to use MS Office with proficiency. Knowledge of estimating software and Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and other BIM software.
• Strategic ability to properly author RFI's and submittals.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Ability to identify and address safety issues.
• Able to clearly define goals, understand audiences, manage productive meetings, manage and build team morale.
• Advanced communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to address an audience of various sizes and effectively communicate his/her message and ideas. Ability to write clear and concise thoughts in a professional manner.
• Advanced decision quality and use of sound judgement. Self-driven.
• Advanced customer focus and the ability to work cohesively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to build consensus and make decisions with a focus on solutions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Typically, eight years’ experience managing complex construction projects.
• Experience on sustainable and/or design-build projects preferred.
• LEED AP and/or GA preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred). If not already certified, Webcor will provide training.

Range of base pay is $152,250-$167,450. Actual pay is based on individual skill level and experience. Webcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Build your career at Webcor! Incredibly talented and highly-trained, our employees are Webcor's most important resource. That’s why we offer the tools and training that allow you to flourish. We’re looking for the best talent to contribute to our bright, energetic, and innovative teams. We hope that includes you!