Preconstruction Project Manager Jobs in Reno, NV

• Create a safe work environment and culture. Ensure all aspects of safety are being adhered to in the performance of the work.
• Support and assist activities of the Safety Coordinator and implement recommendations.
• Create a safety awareness attitude on the Project Site, utilizing McCarthy Safety Guidelines and the project Site Specific Safety Plan.
• Provide leadership in the safety and accident prevention programs.
• Institute and participate in Weekly Toolbox Safety Meetings and perform regular jobsite inspections.
• Review solutions to correct or mitigate unsafe conditions; promptly implement corrective actions.
• Take lead role in thoroughly reviewing and addressing all accidents / incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrences.
• Provide leadership and training to the field teams in the execution of the Work, ensuring the highest quality of craftmanship is achieved to avoid re-work and maintain McCarthy’s reputation as a trusted and go-to civil contractor in the industry.
• Maintain a strong and in depth understanding of McCarthy work scope on all assigned projects.
• Develop, communicate, monitor, and update the project plan throughout the project duration as necessary to ensure all aspects of project logistics are being addressed prior to affecting the execution of work and/or project costs.
• Take ownership and ensure execution of the project is in accordance with the project schedule.
• Assist Project Foreman with coordination of efficient and cost-effective decision making with regards to manpower, equipment, material, and management of Sub-Subcontractors.
• Take lead role in manpower and equipment coordination for small projects to supplement less experienced Project Foreman.
• Assist Project Foreman in means and methods review, and problem solving of day-to-day challenges.
• Oversight of daily time/diary reporting required by Project Foreman.
• Recognize and identify project change conditions, and support processing of change order pricing.
• Understand and track all, risks, and opportunities to ensure a successful outcome.
• Monitor labor, material, and equipment productivity against budgets; identify opportunities for cost savings and risk areas that may result in cost overruns. Work with the Project Manager to maximize opportunities and minimize risks.
• Communicate and coordinate with Project Managers on field cost and schedule decisions.
• Verify that as-built drawings are maintained and kept current on a regular basis.
• Provide feedback to the Project Management and Estimating Teams regarding production rates to aid in future bid opportunities.
• Interface and coordination with McCarthy Clients on field conflicts or problems. Work with McCarthy Project Manager to pursue resolution in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain strong understanding of the manpower needs of each assigned project to ensure each project is properly represented in the Manpower Meetings.
• Assist Project Manager & Field Operations Manager in short term & long-term manpower forecasting.
• Assist Project Manager in monthly CPM schedule updates based upon actual project progress, including providing actual start and finish dates (as necessary).
• Provide evaluation of field personnel skillset and performance to best equip and align field teams with the correct amount of resources, project selection, and project assignments.
• Coordinate assigned projects with Project Managers and other Superintendents to aid in the efficiency of manpower, equipment & material deliveries.
• Own and lead Project Foreman development program to ensure career growth is achieved for field employees, and future field leaders are being grown for advancement of McCarthy.
• Provide leadership in the quality program, identify and encourage new methods and procedures to be implemented in the field.
• Champion Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Programs on the projects.

• Assist Estimating Team in bidding opportunities and preconstruction by performing constructability reviews, providing cost and scheduling input, and pre-planning activities.
• Assist in development of Sub-Subcontract Exhibit 1 scopes of work; identifying potential scope gaps to ensure a complete and coordinated scope of work is achieved.
• Assist Project Manager with development of the Project Chart of Account to help ensure useful and meaningful tracking of productivity rates is achieved.
• Assist Project Managers in reviewing Contract Documents for constructability issues and conflicts before work is started.
• Participate in the development and analysis of the project schedule to ensure feasibility of the plan.
• Oversee start-up and preplanning of project with the Project Foreman on all assigned projects.
• Assist the Project Manager in the creation of the Project Site Specific Safety Plan.

• Understand the core values of McCarthy and demonstrate those values in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project a positive public and community image of McCarthy at all times.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal partners, vendors, owners, subcontractors, and sub-subcontractors to obtain a competitive advantage for McCarthy.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with governing agencies and project-specific inspectors, and develop and maintain a working relationship with the local union representatives and business agents, when applicable.

• Minimum of 10-years of experience in vertical construction
• Ability to travel for projects located outside of CA for a period of a 24 months
• General knowledge of construction principles and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook
• Attention to detail.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with company core values.

Salary depends on experience:  $120,000 - 150,000 per year. McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 

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