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California: San Francisco, Pasadena, Brea

Job Summary:

The Construction Project Manager has the responsibility of providing construction management services on construction projects to ensure that the energy conservation measures (ECM’s) are properly installed and implemented. Specific tasks will include managing multiple contractors and their time schedules, and maintaining continual communications with Customer and contractors. Such services shall also include working with staff engineers, energy analysts, and commissioning technicians. The Construction Project Manager shall be able to supervise, train, and manage other Company Construction Managers, either working on the same project or working on separate projects. The Construction Project Manager shall also be responsible for commissioning all work and for completing all training obligations. In addition, he/she will be responsible for following and enforcing all applicable safety precautions and programs, and shall thoroughly read, understand, and follow Company Standard Operating Procedures manual for construction management. A Construction Project Manager shall be capable of managing a team of construction managers and/or construction manage projects of any size.

Travel is required for this position, and typically is 80% to 100% of the time, depending on job location. Regardless, the CPM must be available at any hour of the day to personally address job site emergencies.

Reports to:

Senior Project Manager

Pre-Construction Phase (10%)
• Review Company specifications, drawings, and bid documents prior to the bid process with Project Manager and/or the Customer.
• Develop construction schedule with the Project Manager and Customer.
• Working with the Project Manager and the Customer, develop a job-specific safety plan that includes addressing any unusual job hazards.
• Coordinate construction pre-bid meetings and walk throughs with Contractors, Project Managers and Customers.
• Coordinate and distribute addenda among all Contractors, Project Managers and Customers, as necessary.
• Coordinate bid opening attendance and procedure as necessary
• In conjunction with Customer and Project Manager, issue Notice of Award and Contract to each contractor, as appropriate.
• Coordinate pre-construction meeting with Contractors and Customer. This includes assembling start and completion dates from each contractor for each building/site for each ECM, establishing working hours, establishing material handling procedures, and establishing problem solving procedures.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager the approval of all submittals received from Contractors, and distribute to necessary parties. Ensure that the Customer has signed-off on the submittals.
• Provide assistance to Project Manager and client on contractor selection. This includes investigating the contractor’s references, bonds, approved sureties, insurance certificates, licensing, permits, etc.
• Participate in sales presentations.
• Assist in establishing ECM budgets, as requested.

Construction Phase (75%)
• Implement and closely monitor Company Safety Program on all projects.
• Conducting on-site meetings with representatives of each Customer’s facilities to discuss the upcoming project and to discuss future problems and resolutions.
• Prepare and maintain a critical path schedule for the project.
• Be proficient at and use some type of software scheduling program.
• Establish a construction report which tracks the construction progress of each contractor, which will provide early detection of problems as they occur.
• Schedule and conduct regular construction progress meeting with contractors, Customer, and Company.
• Coordinate site trips and inspections with Contractors, Project Manager, and Commissioning Technician. This also includes coordination of punch lists.
• Review and approve/disapprove all invoices from contractors, in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Commission, either directly or by managing others, all project work in accordance with CES SOP.
• Verify the need for all change orders and determine responsibility and fair price for the work. Discuss findings with Project Manager.
• Coordinate utility rebate and/or grant forms for Customer to obtain financial incentives.
• Be knowledgeable of the EMS software logic, and the specified control sequences. Be able to remotely call-in to the project’s EMS to monitor progress and proper operation during the construction process.
• Working with the Project Manager, manage all subcontractor costs and maintain project’s financial requirements. Keep an up-to-date spreadsheet of all project costs vs. budget.
• As the project dictates, manage heavy HVAC construction projects including major demolition, the building/remodeling of central heating and/or cooling plants, trenching and buried pipe projects, rigging of equipment, installation of electrical systems and switchgear, etc.

Project Close-Out Phase (15%)
• Ensure that Contractor has met all obligations stated in contract and that all the ECM’s work as a system. Coordinate final punch lists, inspections, etc.
• Obtain signed Certificate(s) of Substantial Completion and Certificate(s) of Final Completion for each subcontractor and/or ECM/Building.
• Obtain a Certificate of Final Completion from the Customer.
• Provide and/or supervise all training, as required by the contract, to the Customer.
• Coordinate and distribute the job closeout documentation package to ensure that a complete and accurate set of as-built drawings and supporting documentation is prepared, O&M manuals are assembled, warranty certificates assembled, equipment registration occurs, etc.

Required Abilities:

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as time management and proect scheduling skills.
• Must have competent computer skills including basic knowledge of Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project.
• A complete and thorough knowledge of the operation and installation of lighting, HVAC, and controls systems is essential.
• A sound knowledge of applicable codes and OSHA safety criteria is also required.
• Must have a proven track record and ability to successfully manage projects and maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Along with the Project Manager, the Construction Project Manager may have P&L responsibilities for the costs incurred to implement the project.
• A strong knowledge of building codes is required, and must understand the operation and construction of large, central chiller and boiler plants.
• Must have proven track record of successfully managing the construction of large, complex projects of over $10M each.
• Must possess a excellent communication and presentation skills, whereby such skills are used at high-level customer meetings and Board presentations.
• Must be capable of representating in a professional and positive manner

Education/Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent, plus specialized construction management training, project management training.
• 15 years of relevant construction management experience, of which a minimum of 5 years must have been as a Construction Manager I/II at Company.
• A 2 year or 4 year degree in construction management and/or construction administration is preferred, and may be used to offset a portion of the required field experience, at the discretion of the Operations Director.

Any requirement above can be waived with the consent of the Operations Director and the Human Resources Business Partner.

If you are interested in this position contact us directly with a cover letter and your resume.