Project Manager Jobs in Encinitas, CA (NOW HIRING)

Join us and be a part of our collaborative company culture, providing innovative, quality-built construction projects as a leading retail general contractor throughout California and the western United States.

We are looking for a Project Manager who will facilitate and manage construction projects from start to finish with precision and thoroughness, ensuring jobs are completed on schedule and within budget, with a strong team attitude to ensure a successful project outcome.

Keep reading IF:

YOU ARE SELF DRIVEN AND PROACTIVE.You can take full ownership of a project from start to finish, from buyout to close. You can work autonomously with a high degree of follow-through to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

YOU ARE A PROBLEM SOLVER AND TEAM PLAYER.You enjoy turning challenges and obstacles into opportunities, finding a solution while maintaining a positive attitude with results driven mentality.You understand the importanceof collaboration with all construction team members, Project Engineers, Field Supervisors, Subcontractors, and Clients, showing a commitment to manage projects effectively.

YOU ARE A MULTI-TASKER AND HIGHLY ORGANIZED.You can effectively manage multiple projects at a time, being pulled in multiple directions, and can prioritize urgent matters as they arise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

In the first 30 days and ongoing:

• Learn Eleven Western Builders services, processes and procedures, and business lines.
• Attend meetings with Project Managers to understand how to run onsite meetings.
• Learn the buyout process; reviewing the bid book of all proposals and plans, contracting trades to accomplish the project, contacting the Construction Manager for the client to understand permits, determining the feasibility of a schedule, and determining the onsite date for the Field team once everything is in place for the project to begin.
• Learn project management software, i.e., Timberline Sage program, and ProCore.
• Build positive working relationships with Project Engineers, Field Superintendents, General Superintendents, Subcontractors, Accounting team, Contract Administrator, Project Managers, and Leadership.

By the 90-day mark and ongoing:

• Begin managing smaller projects, from start to finish, working closely with other Project Managers and the President, absorbing and retaining as much information as possible about how to run a successful project.
• Has a foundational understanding of the buyout process to drive the start of a project.
• Understand how to put the budget together and work closely with the Project Superintendent to ensure the project is on schedule.
• Work directly with subcontractors on any change orders or CCD's, request change proposals, or work out a T&M based change/ work order.
• Partner with Project Engineers and Accounting team for the closeout, ensuring all the paperwork is complete to bill for final retention.
• Throughout each project, proactively communicate with the client with project updates and any issues.

Within the 6th to 9th-month mark and ongoing:

• Fully understand the project management process, and is running projects on their own, asking questions as needed.

• Can manage difficult situations when necessary, such as sending a 48-hour notice to a subcontractor and supplementing if a subcontractor is not performing, in a respectful and professional manner.
• Problem-solve in fast-paced environments, and maintain a professional and positive attitude.

By the 12th month mark and ongoing:

• Is a fully integrated member of the team, able to consistently and proactively managing multiple projects from start to finish independently.
• Bring projects to completion on schedule and under budget, troubleshooting issues with professionalism and poise.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and drive when working on all projects, simple or complex, working to deliver the best outcome for our clients.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of project management experience in the retail and/or fast food construction industry required
• Must be able to read and understand project plans and specifications
• Knowledge of general contracting and sub-contracting process, how to construct a building, terms, methods, and scheduling
• Ability to learn how to effectively utilize Timberline, Sage 300, Procore and Business Management Software throughout each construction project
• Ability to manage 2-3 projects in parallel ranging from $1M to $6M, as well as manage larger projects, ranging up to $20M
• Intermediate level working experience with computer skills working with various office equipment, computers and various programs including MS Word, Excel, MS Project, and Outlook, and edit/markup Adobe PDFs
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1983, Eleven Western Builders, Inc. has been a leading retail general contractor, delivering innovative, quality-built construction projects to a diverse group of clients. We approach every project with a goal of total satisfaction for our clients, ourselves, and all members of the project team, ready to conquer any obstacle that may arise.

At Eleven Western Builders, we keep our promise to build the best projects, by providing our clients with top-level management and the highest quality fieldwork, on projects throughout California and the western United States. We love this work, we were built to do it, and we are ready to earn our client's trust!

BENEFITS:

Annual Performance-Based Bonuses, Health Benefits Package, 401k, Vehicle Allowance and Gas Card, Company Issued Cell Phone and Laptop, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time.

SALARY RANGE:

$90-$190k Salary