Project Manager - Southern California

Do you thrive on leading projects as if it were your own business? Are you looking for an opportunity to become part of a work family?

If your answer is yes, please read on.

As a Project Manager at Filanc Construction, you will have the opportunity to be part of a highly respected water / wastewater construction company.

Projects are located across Southern California - Los Angeles to San Diego. You will have the chance to continually learn and take your knowledge and skills to the next level and be fully supported in the process.

Success in this role comes from being schedule driven, resourceful and a problem solver.

Keep reading IF :

YOU ARE AN EXEMPLARY LEADER FOCUSED ON SAFETY who goes above and beyond to support and collaborate with the internal team with a willingness to help and guide them.

Creates strong relationships with team members, vendors, and subcontractors. Has a good awareness of safety protocols and enforces a safety culture.

YOUR ORGANIZED AND DETAIL ORIENTED who understands the importance of thoroughness, accuracy, and consistency when accomplishing tasks.

Ensures information is complete and timely; follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments are on track with deadlines and deliverables.

YOU ARE AN EXCEPTIONAL TEAM BUILDER, COMMUNICATOR, AND SKILLED PROBLEM SOLVER who has the ability to build a project team to deliver the project on time, under budget, safely, and to the Owner’s satisfaction.

The individual will thrive on turning challenges and obstacles into opportunities, finding solutions while maintaining a positive attitude.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE :

In the first 30 days and ongoing :

• Learns Filanc Construction’s core values, services, policies, and operational procedures.
• Builds relationships with internal team members (Project Managers, Project Engineers, Accounting team, Estimators) & develops an understanding of the roles / responsibilities of other departments within the project process.
• Visits a current job site with the VP of Construction, speaking with project staff to get insight into how they do work to gain a deeper understanding of the types of projects Filanc focuses on.
• Partners with the Project Superintendent and learns the different Subcontractors and Vendors that Filanc works with. Learns the different proposals for each Subcontractor and Vendor and becomes familiar with how purchase orders and subcontracts are issued.

By the 3rd month mark and ongoing :

• Has a foundational understanding of Filanc’s processes and procedures for construction, budget management, change order, RFI’S and RFP’s, submittals, & accounting administration.
• Is assigned a project with oversight to start to learn the process by doing a download with the estimating team, get a good overview of the project as well as thorough review of the plan.

Reviews the bid schedule and scheduling process to create the baseline schedules.

• Negotiates subcontracts and conducts subcontractor meetings as needed.
• Partners with Human Resources to conduct interviews, hire, train and coach to help maximize employee performance based on staffing needs.

By the 6-18th month mark and ongoing :

• Shows integrity, respect & empathy when dealing with others that embodies the Filanc culture.
• Is seen as the project leader by all field and internal staff and is established as the go to person for questions and direction related to the project.
• Assists Superintendent and helps resolve any field labor relation issues.
• Through ongoing communication with internal & external team members, constantly follows up to ensure that tasks are being completed to drive project progress forward.

By the 20th month mark and ongoing :

• Ensures all project related paperwork & documentation is complete and accurate.
• Begins to close out contracts ensures all vendors were paid properly and verifies if there are any outstanding lien releases that need to be resolved.
• Works with Project Owner on final acceptance of project once notice of competition is filed.
• Coordinates labor to make repairs for warranty issues.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE :

• 4+ years’ Project Management experience managing construction of a multi-million-dollar water / wastewater or industrial related environment required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent combination of technical training and / or experience highly preferred
• Prior knowledge or experience using Project Management software such as Procore and P6 scheduling as well as Microsoft Office suite highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at all levels
• Proven leadership ability required
• Demonstrated ability to create and adhere to construction schedules and budgets for water / wastewater projects required
• Demonstrated ability to be highly analytical and detailed documentation skills required
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills demonstrating integrity and respect at all times required

WHO WE ARE :

Founded in 1952, Filanc is a family owned, award winning general engineering company that prefers alternative project delivery.

We construct, renovate, and expand water and wastewater treatment, biosolids management and waste-to-energy facilities throughout the Western United States.

Our core values : Integrity our word is our bond, and we do what we say, Respect we demonstrate respect for our employees -owners-subcontractors-vendors construction managers-inspectors Problem Solve Work with any and all project team members to solve and resolve project issues with a project first approach.

COMPANY BENEFITS INCLUDE :

• Competitive compensation + medical, dental and vision insurance + Company paid life insurance + HSA & FSA Options + 401(K) Plan with company match, Profit Sharing + Paid time off + Paid holidays
30+ days ago