Project Manager - Building Group

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We are able to sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty. These values support our core purpose; to build great relationships, one project at a time! 

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We have a current opening for a Project Manager to support our Infrastructure projects. This position will sit out of the office in Pleasanton, CA.

Success in the position is achieved through the following duties & responsibilities:

Build external relationships that promote project success

• Customers (General contractors and/or project owners)
• Focus on creating positive customer experience.
• Get to know the needs, objectives and challenges of the customer and their project team.
• Have conversations to resolve issues, using email as back up or follow up.
• Be proactive and responsive to customer needs.
• Collaborate with the customer for win-win scenarios that positively impact the project.
• Subcontractors and Vendors
• Create job kick off opportunity to align scope, schedule, and other potential issues with their project team.
• Facilitate subcontractor engagement throughout the project.
• Proactively assists subcontractors with billings, change orders, and negotiations.
• Other trades
• Develop relationships with other trade contractors on the job to increase collaboration to positively impact design, schedule, and productivity.

Maximize cash flow by balancing project cost with timing of project income

• Facilitate buy out with estimating and project team to take advantage of best pricing balanced with timing, efficiency or labor needs.
• Create a balanced and accurate Budget and Schedule of Values that align with the way the project is being built.
• Submit timely billings and change orders that adequately cover project costs in that time period.
• Price and negotiate change orders with customers to maximize margin and bill as work is being performed.
• Timely and accurate release and tracking of materials to coincide with work plan.

Identify and mitigate potential risk on the project

• Stay actively engaged in project status, activities, challenges, and opportunities.
• Monitor progress on overall project schedule as it relates to our planned work. Escalate any possible impacts by coordinating with the customer, giving notice as required, and ensuring any actual impacts are recorded.
• Ensure the entire project team thoroughly understands our contracted scope, give proper notice of changes, and track and proceed with those changes as required by the contract.
• Perform timely and accurate projections of project financial status on the Cost to Complete form, assessing variances from budget and the impact on the overall project.
• Produce timely project requirements and documentation (i.e. Submittals, COR’s, delay notices, extended overhead).
• Ensure project teams are following company policies and procedures.
• Stay actively engaged with labor tracking and project look ahead schedules to identify and mitigate any impacts to the overall project schedule or financial status.

Facilitate a cohesive team and build internal relationships within the company

• Understand strengths of project team, including Foreman, Superintendent, Project Engineer, Purchasing Agent, and Interns.
• Coach and develop Project Engineers for successful accomplishment of their own key results.
• Work collaboratively with Support Operations for timely information sharing and involvement in the project.
• Identify concerns and facilitate meaningful conversations on potential conflicts to create a unified game plan for the project team.
• Facilitate coordination between Field Operations and Preconstruction (preplanning, prefabrication) and actively engage in implementation of the project plan.

Who you are:

• Strive to be great - You're eager to build and master your skills by seeking out - applying - training and new experiences. You're willing to work smart, take initiative, and take on challenges with a tenacious and resourceful attitude.
• Fun & Friendly - You like people, have a sense of humor, and enjoy what you do.
• Analytical and Solutions-oriented - You're skilled at identifying challenges and opportunities, developing practical solutions, and ensuring projects stay on track to meet their goals.
• Critical Thinker - You're willing to be innovative, challenge yourself, and try new things.
• Relationship Builder - You work to build trust and relationships at all levels, cultivating collaboration, shared success, and mutual respect.
• Influencer - You're an inspiration to others, capable of guiding actions, decisions, and strategies. You recognize other people's underlying needs and motivations and can navigate individual and group perspectives.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must understand the entire construction process from design to project close-out; including bid analysis, budgeting, writing scopes of work, document interpretation, design-build and negotiated projects.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, complete tasks, and address issues in a timely manner.
• Ability to effectively delegate tasks to project team. 
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Accubid, PlanGrid , ProCore
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relations with customers, vendors and subcontractors.
• Ability to work with a team and independently.
• Ability to maneuver between office and jobsites.
• Ability and willingness to travel out of state to support Infrastructure projects.
• Must be eligible to pass airport badging process.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Safety & Physical Requirements• Must wear proper PPE while on jobsites.

• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Sit, stand, and walk during the duration of the workday.
• Will lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION:

• Experience managing airfield lighting or other infrastructure projects.

SALARY RANGE:

• $110,000/year - $170,000/year
• This is an exempt level position, salary is based on experience level.

We offer competitive wages plus benefits and 401(k).

Royal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Royal are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We utilize E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify Link: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Royal Electric is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

We promote a drug free workplace.

• Health Care Plan (3 types of Medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan) 
• Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k).  
• $50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D) 
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and 8 Paid Holidays)  
• Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)  
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability 
• Pet Insurance 
• Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly – work related), & Transit  
• Pharmacy discounts 
• Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program)  
• Opportunity for tuition reimbursement 

• Wellness Resources 
• Free telehealth  
• Health Joy App  
• Free peer coach support - (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation) 
• CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team  
• Employee Assistance Support  
• Hearing Aid discount plan 
• Laser VisionCare discount plan 

• Learning & Development 
• Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely
• Professional & Leadership Development Training 
• Skill Development Training
• Mentorship Program
• On-The-Job & Classroom Training

• Employee Referral Program: We value referrals from our employees! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please refer them through our company’s referral program. Successful referrals can earn you an incentive!
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