Administrative Skills, Budget Management, Change Requests/Orders, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Projects, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Develop and Maintain Customers, Financial Management, Financial Projections, Forecasting, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Performance Analysis, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Public Safety, Public Works, Risk Analysis, Sales Management, Team Player
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
27 days ago
Project Manager - Public Works
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: San Diego, CA
Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000
Company Details:
We're a well-established, family-owned General Contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality public works projects throughout San Diego County. Our work includes fire stations, civic buildings, libraries, community centers, public safety facilities, and other projects that make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
Position Overview
As a Project Manager, you'll lead public works and commercial construction projects from pre construction through completion while serving as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and project teams.
The ideal candidate enjoys taking ownership of projects, mentoring others, developing client relationships, and helping deliver projects that positively impact the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
Lead multiple commercial and public works construction projects simultaneously
Develop and manage project budgets and schedules
Negotiate subcontractor agreements and oversee project buyout
Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and owner communications
Lead project meetings and coordinate project teams
Monitor project financial performance and forecasting
Partner closely with Superintendents to ensure successful project execution
Mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers
Identify project risks and develop proactive solutions
Deliver successful projects while maintaining strong client relationships
Requirements
5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial General Contractor
Public works experience strongly preferred
Experience with Design-Build and/or CMAR projects preferred
Strong financial management and contract administration skills