Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Contracts Manager

Location: Northern California or Southern California

This position is responsible for general project management; including, safety, contract administration, budget compliance, field operations oversight, and maintaining healthy Owner/Agency relations. and assisting in the development of timely bid proposals and accurate estimates for both private and public sector grading and paving projects.

• Management of Agency / Owner contract documents, changes, submittals, etc.
• Management of subcontractor scope and contract changes.
• Management of construction materials and delivery methods.
• Management of costs and forecasting project “costs to complete.”
• Supervision of field operations.
• Ability to travel to various locations as projects warrant (good driving record).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Strengths

• Knowledge of construction grading and paving practices including production rates, contractual documents, plans, specifications and soils reports, etc.
• Ability to work within and comply with proposal/bidding time constraints/deadlines, individually and in a team environment.
• Previous experience with estimating software, HCSS is preferred (Bid2
  
  Win, Hard Dollar, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to produce and maintain a project schedule using Primavera, Sure Trak, Microsoft Scheduler or other software.
• Previous experience with Primavera Project Management, AGTEK, and AutoCAD software is a plus.
• Solid leadership, supervisory, communication, decision making and organizational skills.
• Thrives in fast paced, fun, competitive work environment.
• Attention to detail while productively meeting goals is a must.

Education/Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or demonstrated project management/estimating work history and related experience.
• Minimum 2- 3 years construction field support/management experience.
• Minimum 1- 2 years of construction estimating support, engineering, or similar experience.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time benefited position.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Compensation DOE: $90,000 – $130,000 Annually

Independent Construction is an equal opportunity employer

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