Project Manager, Construction Manager​/ Foreman, Procurement ​/ Purchasing

An established construction and project management firm is seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of a public-sector healthcare/wellness facility in Oakland, CA. Working as the owner’s representative, this individual will manage the project through construction and closeout while serving as a key liaison between the client, contractors, architects, engineers, consultants and other project stakeholders.

• 7+ years of construction project management experience with a strong track record delivering projects through construction and closeout
• Owner-side, agency, municipality or construction management experience; candidates coming exclusively from a General Contractor background are unlikely to be considered
• Experience delivering vertical public-sector, healthcare, education or institutional construction projects
• Strong client-facing, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills with solid knowledge of contracts, change management, cost, schedule and project controls
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience
• Based within approximately one hour of the Oakland project site or willing to relocate within commuting distance

• Healthcare, public health, behavioral health or mental wellness project experience
• Experience working with California counties, municipalities or other public agencies
• Progressive Design-Build experience
• Experience managing projects valued around $20M+
• PE, RA, CCM or another relevant professional designation

• Serve as a primary owner representative and day-to-day point of contact for the client, contractors, architects, engineers, consultants and other project stakeholders
• Manage construction activities from project mobilization through completion, commissioning, turnover and closeout
• Advocate for the owner's interests while maintaining productive working relationships with contractors and external project partners
• Review and administer contracts, drawings, specifications, schedules, estimates, change orders, RFIs, submittals and other project documentation
• Manage project cost, schedule, scope, risk, quality, documentation and overall construction performance
• Lead project meetings, document decisions and action items, and ensure commitments are tracked through completion
• Coordinate and monitor the work of contractors, design consultants, construction management staff and other project participants
• Support negotiation and resolution of change orders, contractual issues, scope changes and other project challenges
• Maintain clear and timely communication with the client regarding project status, risks, decisions, budget and schedule
• Ensure required project information, approvals and documentation move efficiently between the owner, design team, contractors and other stakeholders
• Maintain accurate project controls, reporting systems and document management processes throughout construction
• Support bid, procurement and contracting activities where required
• Help deliver the project in accordance with owner requirements, contractual obligations, applicable regulations, budget and schedule
• Support future projects within the organization following completion of the Oakland assignment