Project Manager

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Job description

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a Project Manager for a large educational client in the Pasadena area with the below duties:

Position Description:

Coordinates with Design and Construction Team staff, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors and facilities staff

Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and reviews project management activities.

Resolves complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements

Develops, assigns, and monitors performance of staff relative to assigned construction projects

Reviews status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction schedules

Reviews all change orders from all construction projects and assesses their impact on the baseline schedule

Assists Sr. Project Manager and other Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning

Assesses bid specifications for CIT need and probability of completion under stated timeline

Reviews status and monitors variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting

Reviews and verifies submitted applications for payment and performs overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects.

Provides functional direction over areas of responsibility including construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control

Reviews and monitors overall administration of contracts for the architect and related consultants

Coordinates program activities with other organizational departments

Develops and recommends internal policies and procedures

Provides managerial and construction oversight to Construction Managers

Prepares status reports for upper management

Plans, coordinates, or facilitates a wide range of assigned activities for off-site, meetings, workshops, community functions and large-scale events as needed

Analyzes and organizes project information and requirements; independently monitors project progress and results, while maintaining established schedule and budget.

Provides technical and engineering support to Project Managers and Construction Managers

Manages Architect for timely and accurate responses to requests for information

Oversees staff in the maintenance and distribution of current contract plans and specifications

Confirms contractors' maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments to the Contractor

Makes field checks on construction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration addition or repair projects to determine compliance with job specifications, plans established CIT standards, on layout and installation requirements

Prepares written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines related to the project file maintenance and document control

Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications

Assists in coordinating meetings between site administrators, CIT personnel and community representatives to organize construction plans from pre-construction to post-construction and closeout

Prepares reports on project updates to site administrators and senior management to ensure coordination in timelines and construction schedules

Maintains and distributes current contract plans and specifications

Confirms Contractors maintenance of record drawings

Supports or is able to lead project closeout.

Requirements

Required Degree

BS or BA in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Science, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

Minimum Required Experience:

10-15 years of experience in Project/Construction Management of New Buildings, Facilities or School Construction and familiarity with relevant Public Codes. Candidates are required to have experience in managing capital projects through planning, design, jurisdictional approvals, environmental permitting, construction, and close-out. 5-7 years' experience in school construction preferred.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions.

Experience on large higher education and lab research programs.

Experience with Oracle or similar PMIS systems.

Additional Preferred Experience:

Licensed professional, Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and/or Certified Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)

Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Experience in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects

Experience in Formal Construction Partnering and on-site QA/QC Supervision

Experience in Progressive Design Build or Design Build delivery method

Hazardous Materials Containment and Relocation

Utilities Coordination for Relocation with City Agencies

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Work experience in project planning and development.

Ability to independently manage all aspects of a project.

Ability to develop and control project scope.

Ability to develop and maintain project budgets.

Ability to develop and review project schedules.

Skilled in reviewing and coordinating the preparation of construction documents.

Ability to effectively facilitate project team and client meetings.

Ability to effectively negotiate and prepare change orders.

Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate construction activities with the various project stakeholders.

Ability to adapt and respond effectively to project and challenges.

Ability to set and manage project expectations.

Benefits

Salary Range: $131,000-$172,000

Medical, Vision, & Dental - 100% covered for the employee

Life and Disability Insurance

10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)

6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)

10 days of Vacation pay (9 Holidays, 1 Personal Day)

3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)

Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone

Laptop for work purposes

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