Senior Project Manager- Orange County

RAM Construction; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, vision and dental benefits

Life insurance

Auto allowance

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A commercial general contractor in California seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead construction projects with full responsibility. The candidate should have at least 8 years in commercial construction, manage project schedules, and ensure quality control throughout the project lifecycle. Skills in project management software and effective communication are essential. The role includes comprehensive benefits like 401(k) matching and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing projects in commercial construction.
• Adroit knowledge of construction principles, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to create and support team morale.

Responsibilities

• Full project responsibility in all areas of construction management.
• Perform project pre-construction activities including estimating and scheduling.
• Manage project documentation and ensure quality control.

Skills

Project management

Effective communication

Construction methods

Detail-oriented

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procore

Job description

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About RAM Construction

We are a leading Commercial General Contractor specializing in tenant improvements, ground‑up construction and retrofits to existing buildings. Our specialized experience allows us to provide clients with an economical and reliable solution in many sectors, including healthcare, education, life science, corporate office (tenant & landlord), co‑working/creative office, entertainment, industrial, and retail and hospitality.

Job Description

A successful Senior Project Manager at RAM Construction will provide the highest level of service and quality by implementing all members of the construction team, beginning with pre‑construction services, throughout project construction, and finishing with successful project close out.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Full project responsibility in all areas of construction and construction management.
• Perform project pre‑construction activities including estimating, bidding, value engineering and scheduling.
• Manage and update project scheduling and documentation.
• Ensure project quality control and assurance that construction meets or exceeds the plans, specifications, codes, and approved shop drawings.
• Track and commit to change order estimating.
• Maintain project documentation, correspondence, records, shop drawings, submittals, procurement schedule, RFIs, etc.
• Communicate openly with management.
• Train and develop team members for overall company growth.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience working for a commercial GC.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing projects in commercial construction.
• Adroit knowledge of all principals of construction, methods, techniques, print reading, contracting, and construction management.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Procore), accounting and cost management software (Procore), and scheduling software.
• 100% detailed/hands‑on knowledge of project scope.
• Experience with running multiple projects, preferably within our core markets.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to create and support team morale.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, vision and dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Auto allowance
• Company cell phone or cell phone reimbursement
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Bonus opportunities

Schedule

• 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Monday to Friday

Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, an employee is required to sit for long periods, stand, talk and hear both in person and by telephone; use hands to operate office equipment; reach with hands and arms; occasionally walk, climb, stoop or bend and lift up to twenty‑five pounds; and must be able to walk up and down the stairs several times a day.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.