Senior Project Manager

Cielo Projects; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier construction firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple projects and teams efficiently. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall project success, managing construction phases, costs, and schedules. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor's degree, extensive experience in residential and mixed-use construction, and strong leadership skills. This opportunity involves overseeing projects with values exceeding $150M in Costa Mesa, California, within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in residential and mixed-use building construction.
• Minimum 5 years of direct supervisory experience.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of a project including planning and scheduling.
• Monitor construction documents for completeness and design deficiencies.
• Ensure project costs are properly controlled and forecasted.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Leadership and mentoring

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or relevant field

Tools

Primavera/P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

Formed in 2004, Landmark is a vertically-integrated developer, owner, and manager historically dedicated to student housing real estate. Landmark has one of the largest corporate teams dedicated to student housing in the United States with over 1,200 employees across development, acquisitions, construction, property management, and investment management.

Since inception, Landmark has invested in nearly 110 rental projects across the U.S. with a total cost including commitments of $12.3 billion and $11.1 billion of assets under management. Landmark’s strong reputation, extensive network of relationships and nationwide presence contribute to most investments being sourced off market across its platforms.

Job Description

At Landmark Construction, we leverage a vertically integrated process that combines strategic planning and partnerships with in-house development to deliver tailored results. Our approach ensures efficient project execution and proven success, making us the #1 General Contractor in student housing. The Senior Project Manager is the leader and manager of their respective projects and teams, including field and project management staff, to provide oversight for all phases of the construction project to ensure work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. This individual will delegate project management operations as well as more day-to-day functions to other project team members while maintaining overall responsibility for the success of the project. This individual will typically work on multiple projects simultaneously and must be able to work in a fast‐paced, multi‐task environment, balancing competing priorities and multiple project assignments. The Senior Project Manager may also be engaged in more global initiatives and strategies intended to continually improve and innovate Landmarks approach to development and construction. The Senior Project Manager will assist in delivering student housing & traditional multi-family projects, ranging from large acreage developments to mid to high-rise infill construction, with project values exceeding $150M.

Reports to: Director of Construction

Direct Reports: Lead Project Manager, Project Manager I, Assistant Project Manager and/or Project Engineer

Duties/Responsibilities: The duties listed below are an outline of the role’s responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive list. As the needs of the organization change, these duties may be modified as needed.

• Build, mentor, lead, and develop multiple project teams and team members.
• Lead and manage all aspects of a project including design constructability, design to budget, planning, scheduling, logistics, scope control, contract documents, cost control, etc.
• Monitor all construction documents for appropriate construction details, completeness of information, potential design deficiencies, code violations, constructability, etc.
• Understand all aspects of project related agreements and to ensure Landmark is protected and operates within the requirements of those agreements as it relates to construction activities.
• Assure that project management team members and their supervisors know and understands their duties, responsibilities, and authority and how they relate to other team members.
• Partner with and inform Trade Partners to ensure project specific information is communicated as it relates to the status of the schedule and financials of the project including preconstruction.
• Ensure all schedules, progress reports, and executive reporting on costs, schedule, etc. are thorough, accurate, and archived.
• Oversee the pay application process and that documents are promptly and properly handled.
• Confirm project costs are properly controlled and forecasted, including buyout logs, change order logs, cost reports, etc., are up to date from initial buyout through final closeout and payment.
• Oversee all closeouts including financial, punch list, prefinal and final inspections.
• Ensure proper project turnover to Operations.
• Develop direct reports by monitoring performance, reviewing evaluations, varying assignments, mentoring, providing training, and promoting a positive project morale.
• Attend scheduled meetings as necessary.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in residential and mixed-use building construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, Architecture, Business Administration or relevant major preferred.
• Scheduling & Job Cost software preferred (Primavera/P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Prolog, etc.).
• Minimum 5 years of direct supervisory experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, plans, and financial reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, retain accuracy, and meet project deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail.
• Capable of leading, training, and encouraging a staff of project management professionals.
• Positive and collaborative attitude with strong interpersonal skills.
• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Travel: Periods of overnight travel may be required.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may infrequently drive a vehicle (intrastate and interstate travel) or be subject to air travel for purposes of Company business.

Additional Information

Landmark Properties provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.