Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager – Rudolph & Sletten

Expected salary range for this position is $135,000 – $180,000 depending upon experience.

NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Rudolph & Sletten, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Project Manager to join our office in Menlo Park, CA. In the last six decades, Rudolph & Sletten has built thousands of projects across our five California offices, including research centers, institutions, civic facilities, and high‑tech campuses. We have worked with notable clients such as Johnson & Johnson, Gilead, the Salk Institute, Western Digital, and many others.

Project Managers are responsible for ensuring projects are tracked to all project metrics such as schedule, budget, safety, quality, and client needs. The project is to be managed and administered in compliance with company policies and procedures and Rudolph & Sletten’s Core Values (client‑focused, integrity, passion for building, quality, safety, service, technology‑driven). Knowledge bases include technical and operational knowledge of building construction, R&S corporate policies and procedures, general leadership, administrative, and execution skill sets.

• Demonstrate understanding of the pre‑construction process and its integration into construction
• Participate with the Preconstruction team in estimate preparation, review, and subcontractor post‑bid meetings
• Effectively manage job set‑up process while following company procedures
• Assemble team and clearly establish team member roles and responsibilities
• Facilitate kickoff meetings where project procedures are reviewed and agreed upon by R&S, owner, and design team
• Assemble project closeout plan and schedule for completion immediately following construction completion, including turnover packages, training, and subcontractor and R&S contract closeout
• Create and lead a jobsite culture that prioritizes safety
• Have thorough knowledge of R&S Safety Manuals, including the Environmental Health and Safety Program (ESHP), Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), and SIP Program
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations to include health, safety, and welfare as appropriate
• Responsible for the financial health and success of the project
• Support Corporate Finance objectives by abiding by procedures and providing accurate project financial reports
• Establish project original budget set‑up after a thorough understanding of the Owner Agreement requirements and monthly payment application requirements
• Understand and own original project budgets and the intent of individual budget lines, and verify/agree on the use of the budgets in the forecast
• Track subcontractor outstanding potential change orders monthly and manage the project team timely processing of subcontractor change orders
• Lead the project team in developing and maintaining the project master schedule
• Understand and navigate scheduling software platforms such as Primavera P6
• Fully implement and facilitate the Last Planner System (LPS)
• Establish and implement a Quality Management Protocol that aligns with the Owner contract
• Oversee and manage the submittal and coordination process
• Oversee and manage successful project BIM management plan
• Resolve field quality issues with the owner, architect, and subcontractors
• Maintain alignment of Owner agreement/requirements with subcontract agreements
• Basic understanding of regional labor agreements and interpretation of Project Labor Agreement (PLA), if required
• Establish and actively maintain business development relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, consultants, and others, building a network for future business contacts
• Participate with the regional office on active business development activities and project pursuits when asked
• Promote a positive work environment
• Develop a relationship with team members, establish leadership, and assign responsibilities
• Motivate people to perform effectively and encourage cooperation, communication, and collaboration
• Identify and fill a role within a project as project conditions require
• Participate and provide leadership in regional meetings, Safety Dinner events,…