Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Big-D is looking for a dynamic Senior Project Manager. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employee exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy. Big-D Construction is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team located in Pleasanton, CA. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversees and provides input regarding all issues that require risk management
• Develops solutions to ensure issues never become problems
• Develops contingency plans to mitigate potential risks to projects
• Build strong relationships with other departments within Big-D
• Leads their teams in such a way to maximize the contributions of each team member
• Reviews (and fully understands) prime contract with Project Director and provides red line changes
• Provide detailed contractual interpretations to team regarding prime contracts and subcontract agreements
• Experience managing projects in various construction delivery methods to include Design Build, Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) and Hard bid formats
• Make recommendations in project delivery method and contract award designation process
• Supervise and provide input on methods to manage Owner furnished material or work
• Takes initiative and is involved during the proposal phase including, but not limited to writing project management plans, creating proposal schedules, reviewing proposals
• Ability to recognize project issues and timely acquire/coordinate company resources to support project as required
• Supervises project team's overall administration and technical direction to single or multiple projects simultaneously
• Exhibits strong commitment to customer service, both internal and external in fulfillment of Big-D's stewardship/mission
• Proactively monitor the progress of the CPM schedule through updated schedules
• Ensure field managers/staff are adhering to Big-D safety programs
• Holds team members accountable during all aspects of the project
• Full understanding of design process and able to provide quality control review of plans/specifications
• Ensures project team is performing all tasks in a streamlined fashion and makes adjustments as necessary
• Directs, guides, assists, plans and supports the design team as required
• Clearly, concisely and timely documents all changes or deviations from the contract documents including notifying the Owner of potential issues
• Proficient in technical writing for proposals
• Assist in developing prequalified subcontractor bidders list, review qualifications, and award contracts
• Coordinate construction activities of owners, public agencies, facility operations, tenants and utility companies in order to assure the desired project schedule, budget and quality are achieved
• Responsible for comprehensive design review for 30%, 60% and 90% design drawings. Input shall be provided in regards to cost, feasibility and completeness, as well as assist with management of the design
• Understanding of cost estimating software and ability to accurately provide input regarding project costs
• Negotiates subcontract modifications with subcontractors to manage risk
• Ensures prime and subcontractor contractual requirements are met prior to performing work
• Provide prompt and accurate reporting of all required costs, changes, schedules and insurance data
• Responsible for review/approval of change order requests and onsite change orders

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or other related field
• 10 years of related experience working on commercial construction projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working ground-up commercial construction experience

Benefits:

• Free Medical & Dental Insurance premiums
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution
• 401k with Match
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits PTO & Holidays
• Vehicle Allowance