Project Manager, $75k, Direct Hire

$80,000 - $120,000/Yr

Apple One Agency - Santa Ana, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Ana, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Project Manager will oversee construction projects from planning through execution, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards while managing budgets, schedules, and team collaboration. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Project planning and execution, budgeting and cost control, team leadership and collaboration, and quality assurance and safety compliance on assigned projects.
• Develop project schedules and monitor project milestones, effectively scheduling employees and contractors for timely work.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Contribute to the pre-construction phase including scheduling, constructability review, estimating, bidding, and interfacing with the in-house design department.
• Prepare necessary documentation such as RFIs, submittals, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Superintendent, consultants, contractors, and others as appropriate to each project.
• Effectively motivate and manage in-field managers and subcontractors for timely project completion.
• Lead the buyout process for assigned projects and negotiate with subcontractors.
• Communicate project milestones to stakeholders at regularly scheduled meetings and as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend all design and construction meetings, such as Post-Award Kickoff (PAK).
• Support the Superintendent in resolving in-field challenges with construction or personnel issues.
• Coordinate building structure and related aspects (e.g., mechanical, plumbing, electrical) with subcontractors and related personnel.
• Prepare and present a Monthly Project Review report.
• Certify and sign statements on each invoice that all work to be paid under the invoice has been completed in accordance with contract requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, building construction, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum five years' experience in construction management overseeing multiple, concurrent projects as a Project Engineer, PM, or equivalent role.
• Knowledge of the FARS is preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal procedures is preferred.
• EM 385 USACE Certification preferred.
• PMP or CCM certification is preferred.
• Experience in both civil/horizontal and building/vertical construction.
• Demonstrated experience in mid-level construction management on commercial, public works, or government construction projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient in Procore
• Experience with other construction management platforms (e.g., Primavera P6, RMS, Oracle, eCMS, etc.)

Benefits

• Full-time position with competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $120,000 per year.