Material Control Manager Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA (NOW HIRING)

Description

McGuire and Hester is a construction company that provides complete site work services: pipelines, grading paving, concrete, landscape and mechanical. In addition to traditional project delivery methods, we are involved with design build projects and alternative delivery methods. McGuire and Hester have played an integral role in the construction of many of Northern California's most recognizable landmarks and infrastructure projects. Our storied past has passed more than nine decades. Our mission statement is, "Together We Build Things Right" which encompasses our business philosophy as well as our values and culture. We have a team environment that focuses on the greater good, resulting in a fantastic place to work that positively impacts our business partners and community.

Job Summary

A Project Manager (The South Bay Region includes, but is not limited to, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, San Benito County and Monterey County) is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing construction projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members, subcontractors, truckers, and vendors in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversees quality control through completion delivering superior value to our clients

Reports to

Area Manager

Key Communication Partners

Vice President of Operations, Safety Manager, General Superintendent, Superintendents, Foreman, Estimators, Payroll Specialist, Director of Human Resources

Supervises

Project Engineers and all other job-site personnel

Typical Duties

Conduct formal comprehensive pre-job planning meetings to review estimates, plans, and specs with Estimators, Superintendents, and Area Manager

Review all design revisions for change in cost and schedule. Ensure field crews are aware of changes and are constructing most current revisions

Serve as the main liaison between owners, subcontractors, and company personnel fostering and maintaining good client and business partner relationships

Support the project budget, schedule, and contract documents but effectively buying out material and subcontractor in a timely manner, taking into consideration the estimator's agreement with vendors/subs at bid close

Work closely with the estimator to create the Job Cost Budget and Cost Code breakdown and maintain proper coding of costs throughout project construction.

Understand the monitor contractual requirements as they relate to labor, subcontractors, and other utilization requirements

Follow up all critical verbal communications with clients, subcontractors, and vendors in written form (i.e. email) that confirms verbal understanding to prevent disputes later in the project

Monitor submittal approvals and shop drawing process in accordance with the project schedule

Review project management procedures with all involved parties, i.e. submittals, invoices, RFI's, change orders, close-out documents, etc.

Discuss and implement best practices that drive site safety. Motivate and recognize positive safety habits and practices to ensure that the project is OSHA compliant

Lead as necessary and document effective jobsite safety meetings, promote, and implement practices that drive safety; promote Safety bucks program

Monitor overall site safety and enforce compliance with all predetermined communicated safety guidelines

Proactively identify and correct potential safety hazards

Report accidents and job-site incidents to the Safety Manager. Ensure the accurate completion of all safety-related paperwork

Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure all is properly saved

Maintain an accurate daily diary and ensure input of accurate and timely Daily Timesheets, including documented quantifies completed

Resolve problems as they arise; notify supervisor and/or appropriate department head as needed

Communicate quality goals to all project members; focus on delivering the highest possible level of quality on all projects

Proactively identify potential "problem areas" early in the process and develop strategies to overcome obstacles

Recognize installation issues or errors and proactively address them before they result in rework

Provide quality control/assurance support on self-performed work and subcontractor's work

Develop and maintain a comprehensive schedule for project personnel, equipment, and material, and subcontractor requirements to keep project on track

Update and review project schedule and two week look-ahead on a weekly basis with superintendent and the rest of the project team including subcontractors

Report issues and delays to the owner and your Area Manager on a regular basis

Communicate productivity goals and milestones to project team

Ensure punch list is performed in a timely manner to all close out procedures are completed

Ensure daily set-ups are sent in to dispatch on time

Lead and manage all supervisory personnel to complete assigned project

Proactively manage the change order process

Maintain an accurate accounting of material and other costs incurred to date

Continually monitor estimated cost to complete and prepare monthly profit forecast reports and provide the Superintendent, Foreman, and upper management with constant measures of the budget goals and successes

Provide feedback to estimating on cost issues and subcontractor performance

Prepare timely monthly progress payment requests to the owner in accordance with the contract requirements

Approve subcontractor and vendor invoices

Complete a post-job review on every project to identify and discuss "lessons learned" as well as "project victories"

Resolve project problems, disputes, and open issues on a timely basis

Foster an efficient, productive, and positive work environment

Identify personality differences and work to communicate and achieve common goals through hard work and robust communication

Spend time developing and mentoring others

Maintain certifications for CPR/First Aid, OSHA 30, Asbestos Cement Pipe, Harassment Prevention for Supervisors, Competent Person Trenching and Shoring, Confined Space Entry/Rescue, and other trainings as appropriate to the work being performed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience: undergraduate degree in construction management, landscape architecture, or civil engineering and 5 or more years of progressively responsible heavy civil construction management experience. In absence of a four-year degree, the equivalent in progressively responsible heavy civil construction management experience

Language Skills: must be able to read and write in English; Bilingual in Spanish helpful but not required

Mathematical Skills: basic business math and the ability to create and understand budgets; geometry, algebra, and physics necessary for calculating volume, area, and tonnage

Planning and Organizing: this position requires self-motivation, strong planning, organizing, and time management skills, the ability to create and follow a schedule and multiple activities

Reasoning Ability: must have strong problem solving and analytical skills and reading comprehension, and be able to deal with both standardized and non-standard situations with many variables

Computer Skills: must be fluent with Microsoft Office Suite. Individuals in this position will also need to be able to learn to use new technologies as they evolve or are implemented

Interpersonal Skills: the ability to interface and collaborate with a wide variety of people including clients, employees, managers, agencies, and the public; strong leadership skills

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration: valid driving license and acceptable driving record

Benefits

Besides a competitive salary and the best retirement package in the industry we offer:

oCompany Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance

oFamily medical, dental and vision

oCompany Stock (ESOP)

o401k Employer Match

oBonus Program

oContinuing Education Reimbursement

oPTO

oPaid Holidays

oPaid Sabbatical Program

oPersonal Financial Planning

We are confident that our retirement plan is the best in the industry.

Compensation:

$112,000 - $176,000, based on skills experience and knowledge