Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Join us and be a part of our collaborative company culture, providing innovative, quality-built construction projects as a leading retail general contractor throughout California and the western United States.

We are looking for a Project Manager who will facilitate and manage construction projects from start to finish with precision and thoroughness, ensuring jobs are completed on schedule and within budget, with a strong team attitude to ensure a successful project outcome.

• Self driven and proactive: take full ownership of a project from start to finish, from buyout to close, working autonomously with a high degree of follow‑through.
• Problem solver and team player: turn challenges and obstacles into opportunities, maintain a positive attitude and a results-driven mentality, and collaborate effectively with all construction team members, Project Engineers, Field Supervisors, Subcontractors, and Clients.
• Multi‑tasker and highly organized: manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing urgent matters as they arise.

In the first 30 days and ongoing:

• Learn Eleven Western Builders services, processes and procedures, and business lines.
• Attend meetings with Project Managers to understand how to run onsite meetings.
• Learn the buyout process; reviewing the bid book of all proposals and plans, contracting trades to accomplish the project, contacting the Construction Manager for the client to understand permits, determining the feasibility of a schedule, and determining the onsite date for the Field team once everything is in place for the project to begin.
• Learn project management software, i.e., Timberline Sage program, and Pro Core.
• Build positive working relationships with Project Engineers, Field Superintendents, General Superintendents, Subcontractors, Accounting team, Contract Administrator, Project Managers, and Leadership.

By the 90‑day mark and ongoing:

• Begin managing smaller projects, from start to finish, working closely with other Project Managers and the President, absorbing and retaining as much information as possible about how to run a successful project.
• Has a foundational understanding of the buyout process to drive the start of a project.
• Understand how to put the budget together and work closely with the Project Superintendent to ensure the project is on schedule.
• Work directly with subcontractors on any change orders or CCD’s, request change proposals, or work out a T&M based change/work order.
• Partner with Project Engineers and Accounting team for the closeout, ensuring all the paperwork is complete to bill for final retention.
• Throughout each project, proactively communicate with the client with project updates and any issues.

Within the 6th to 9th‑month mark and ongoing:

• Fully understand the project management process, and is running projects on their own, asking questions as needed.

• Can manage difficult situations when necessary, such as sending a 48‑hour notice to a subcontractor and supplementing if a subcontractor is not performing, in a respectful and professional manner.
• Problem‑solve in fast‑paced environments, and maintain a professional and positive attitude.

By the 12th month mark and ongoing:

• Is a fully integrated member of the team, able to consistently and proactively manage multiple projects from start to finish independently.
• Bring projects to completion on schedule and under budget, troubleshooting issues with professionalism and poise.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and drive when working on all projects, simple or complex, working to deliver the best outcome for our clients.

• 5+ years of project management experience in the retail and/or fast food construction industry required.
• Must be able to read and understand project plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of general contracting and sub‑contracting process, how to construct a building, terms, methods, and scheduling.
• Ability to learn how to effectively utilize Timberline, Sage 300, Procore and Business Management Software throughout each construction project.
• Ability to manage 2–3 projects in parallel ranging from $1 M to $6 M, as well as manage larger projects, ranging up to $20 M.
• Intermediate level working experience with computer skills working with various office equipment, computers and various programs including MS Word, Excel, MS Project, and Outlook, and edit/markup Adobe PDFs.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Annual Performance-Based Bonuses, Health Benefits Package, 401k, Vehicle Allowance and Gas Card, Company Issued Cell Phone and Laptop, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time.

$90-$190k Salary