Senior Project Manager
4 days ago
Long Beach
Job Requirements: Preconstruction Phase • Lead or support structural steel erection pursuits, including preparing detailed cost estimates and bid packages, bid-quality CPM schedules and conceptual project execution plans., • Collaborate with general contractors, construction managers, engineers, architects, fabricators and customers to define and finalize project scopes., • Provide contract reviews with a focus on scope clarity, risk identification, and operational considerations., • Manage procurement of structural steel fabricators and the selection and onboarding of lower-tier subcontractors., • Work with fabricators, subcontractors and internal teams to develop execution plans that align with target company and project milestones. Construction Phase • Lead the execution of structural steel erection projects from estimating/planning through closeout, ensuring performance in the following areas:, • Planning & Scheduling: Develop comprehensive work plans, CPM schedules, and four-week lookaheads to guide project execution., • Safety: Establish a strong safety culture through preparation of job and task hazard analyses and on-site monitoring of the work to ensure adherence with OSHA, CalOSHA, and company safety standards., • Project Financial Performance: Establish budgets, monitor project costs, track actual cost to budget variances, and prepare accurate cost forecasts to assess project performance vs. established financial objectives., • Invoicing & Cash Flow: Establish project schedules of values (during bid phase if possible) and manage project invoicing and collections to ensure positive project cash flow., • Change Management: Proactively address change orders and claims to manage contact risk and ensure positive project cash flow., • Compliance: Identify and proactively manage key contract compliance requirements., • Direct project teams including field supervisors, field workers, and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient steel erection., • Conduct routine site visits to assess progress, resolve issues, and maintain productivity., • Coordinate with fabrication and field teams to review and approve erection plans, shop drawings, and field changes., • Maintain detailed project records such as RFIs, submittals, daily reports, change order logs, and financial documentation., • Responsible for project Earned Value Management and forecasting within their project management software system., • Provide regular updates to senior management on project performance, risks, and milestones. Quality Assurance • Implement, oversee and manage quality control measures to ensure steel fabrication, delivery, and erection meet contractual and applicable American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) requirements (Our client is a certified AISC steel erector)., • Coordinate with fabricators, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure adherence to relevant contractual requirements and industry standards., • Address customer concerns and ensure erected steel structures meet all applicable quality and contractual standards. Professional Relationships & Conduct • Represent company Core Values in all interactions and decisions., • Cultivate professional relationships with customers, fabricators, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders., • Lead by example in professionalism, integrity, communication, and commitment to operational excellence and safety., • Foster a collaborative and safety-first project environment, aligned with company and customer expectations. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in an applicable area of study, B.S. in Civil Engineering preferred., • Minimum of ten (10) years of construction project management experience, including at least five (5) years of structural steel construction project management experience., • Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication, erection methods and construction codes, including AISC structural steel fabrication and erection criteria., • Deep understanding of estimating, tracking, reporting, managing and controlling costs., • Proficient with project management software (e.g., Procore, e-Builder, P6, Microsoft Project)., • Proficient with common office software (e.g., Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Pro/Bluebeam, etc.), • Excellent leadership, written and oral communication, analytical and problem-solving skills., • OSHA 30 certification preferred., • Valid driver’s license., • United States citizen or lawful permanent United States resident., • Physical demands and mobility requirements of this position:, • Standing, walking, sitting and navigating rough terrain, • Lifting and dexterity, • Sensory abilities Additional Qualifications: • Experience in developing expectations with crews to ensure compliance and a high level of customer service., • Solid understanding of the construction industry, • Proven leader with demonstrated integrity and ethical standards., • Team player, with the ability to work productively with both internal peers/employees and external customers., • Experience in a union workforce environment., • Strong commitment to safety and fully committed to maintaining a safe working environment., • Promotes and embraces company Core Values., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities., • High level of accountability, time management, and willingness to learn all aspects of the business., • Requires little to no direct training or supervision, • Ability to travel and maintain full-time onsite presence during project execution To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship***