Project Manager at Patriot Construction, Inc. Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

Patriot Construction, Inc. is currently looking for a high-level PROJECT MANAGER with experience in design‑build federal contracting for Bay Area operations. Patriot Construction is a rapidly growing company among the top federal, government and military construction projects.

• Define, control and manage project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Collaborate with clients, internal departments, and outside consultants through all project phases, negotiate cost‑effective subcontract and material purchases.
• Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to ensure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery.
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management of cost forecasting and construction progress.
• Organize and facilitate regular meetings for management and subcontractors.
• Manage multiple projects in various phases of the project life cycle.
• Act as the single point of contact and account for all aspects of the project.
• Maintain high client interaction and professionalism.
• Keep projects on schedule.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with stakeholders, subcontractors, owners, architects, and superintendents.
• Work with the superintendent to develop safety plans and implement safety procedures.
• Manage, train, and supervise project team according to company policy and project needs.
• Review contract conditions and ensure compliance with all contract terms.
• Supervise documentation of significant project events and take immediate action to respond to problems such as accidents, delays, change orders, etc.
• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.
• Direct preconstruction services and activities.
• Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontract bid packages.
• Write, execute contracts, close out, and obtain permits.
• Coordinate mobilization of trailers, utilities, and file set‑up.

• DOD/Naval experience.
• Medical facilities experience.
• B.S. degree in engineering or construction management, or 10 years direct experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in construction industry with a commercial and/or industrial general contractor engaged in general building construction.
• Minimum 3 years experience in government contracting.
• Demonstrated experience estimating and managing self‑performed work activities and subcontract work.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and be a solid team player.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction means and methods associated with renovation of commercial and institutional buildings and related site work.
• Good working knowledge of civil, architectural, mechanical and electrical work.
• High proficiency with spreadsheets, email and other construction industry software.
• Current safety credentials: OSHA 30, 1st Aid, CPR.
• Current CQM certification issued by USACE/NAVFAC.

Please submit your resume and also fill out the online application via: on-line.html.

Patriot Construction, Inc. is a general contractor specializing in federal government projects. Our customers include the Department of Veterans Affairs, NASA, Department of the Treasury, General Services Administration, LLNL, SLAC, Stanford University, US Coast Guard, and Defense Logistics Agency.

Patriot Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, physical or mental disability.