Construction Manager/Project Manager

Our client, a civil engineering firm, is seeking a Construction Manager/Project Manager to join our Program and Construction Management Group in Los Angeles, CA.

Primary Function

A successful candidate will be passionate, self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, able to pivot when necessary, thorough and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and an unwavering attention to detail. The ability to identify and proactively mitigate potential design, schedule, construction and budget impacts is essential. This position requires the ability to effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external team members with varying and sometimes conflicting concerns in a collaborative workflow that drives positive results for client projects and the company. This is a demanding and fast-paced position that requires someone who is a problem solver, positive thinker and is able to exercise good judgment and communication

If selected, the candidate will play an integral role in Ardurra's Program and Construction Management (PMCM) team servicing our Southern California clients and managing a variety of capital improvement projects ranging from water/wastewater, utility undergrounding, road rehabilitations and widenings, parks, buildings, as well as other and other critical infrastructure and facility improvements.

Duties include, but are not limited to

• Lead & mentor your team as they work through challenges & promote an environment that encourages them to continuously excel & improve.
• Closely align with project stakeholders, including internal & external colleagues across client departments, public constituents, entitlement & permitting representatives, public officials & corporate management.
• Provide clear & frequent project updates to leaders & stakeholders that define project status, schedule, & risks.
• Serve as primary owner representative overseeing all construction activities, continuously monitor schedules & budgets, & manage the contract.
• Coordinate, monitor, & document compliance to the contract, plans, specifications, & standards.
• Proactively assist the client with addressing & resolving daily construction issues & lead interactions with stakeholders.
• Qualified candidates may work on one or more projects simultaneously throughout the Southern California area.
• Serve owner's representative overseeing contractors, consultants, subconsultants & other CM team staff.
• Oversee construction activities, continuously monitor schedules & budgets, & proactively manage contracts, progress & quality assurance.
• Assist the client with addressing & resolving daily construction issues & lead interactions with stakeholders.
• Qualified candidates may work on one or more projects simultaneously throughout the Southern California area.