Project Manager

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a nearly 125 year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds. We are looking for an experienced project manager to manage our Alternative Delivery team's $150M Vermont Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor project for Los Angeles Metro. Competitive candidates will have at least 5 years of experience managing heavy civil projects for a general contractor. This position is responsible for overall administrative and technical direction on projects. The Project Manager will plan, direct and coordinate engineering and scheduling activities of designated projects. **Essential Functions** - Plan, organize and manage the field team with the Division Manager and Estimator. - Establish project objectives with the Division Manager. - Implement established corporate policies and procedures, including EEO and Affirmative Action responsibilities. - Represent company by initiating and maintaining liaison with primary owner representatives. - Attend weekly owner meetings. - Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of on-site superintendents to insure project is built on schedule, within budget, and meets all minority obligations. - Manage all job administration and contract documentation with owner, subcontractors and suppliers. - Overall management of the financial aspects of contract, including job cost reports, billings, budget changes, change order, accounts payable processing and collections. - Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. - Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities. - Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. - Reviews deliverables prepared by team before submitting to client. - Effectively applies Griffith methodology and enforces project standards. - Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures. - Minimizes our exposure to risk on project. - Provide safety and quality control management - Maintain accurate forecasting and management of budgets - Managing subcontractors and project team (subordinates) - Resolution of problems involving labor disputes, material deliveries and contracts/subcontract administration - Oversee document control and coordination of subcontractors - Initialize baseline schedule and ensure accuracy/integrity of Project Schedule - Other duties as assigned **Education** - Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree would be preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience. **Experience** Proven experience in the following areas: - Minimum of 5 years of experience managing heavy civil projects. - People management - Strategic planning - Risk management - Alternative Delivery **Specific Job Knowledge, Skills And Ability** The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities: - Must have a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills - Knowledge of public contract code - Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills - Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills - Must be proficient in identifying changes on projects - An understanding of production is required - Must be proficient in project projections - Must be proficient in Build2Win. - Must have a thorough understanding of estimating - Must have an understanding of time impact analysis and time related overhead - Must have an understanding of critical path and track delays. - Must have a valid driver’s license. - Other requirements may apply **Competencies** - Project Management - Ethical Conduct - Highly Organized - Negoti…