Job Description

Vertex is seeking an experienced Construction Manager | Owner's Project Manager to fill an immediate need on a project starting construction located in Sierra Madre, CA. as well as be part of proposed teams for future work in coming months. Join our team if you thrive in a fast-paced environment, helping to lead construction projects and overseeing and managing their progress daily on behalf of the Owner and as part a professional Project Management team.

• Work in close coordination with the assigned Project Director (PD) and understand the obligations of the Construction Manager | Project Manager contract to deliver first-class owner representation for construction projects, specifically public construction projects.
• Become intimately familiar with the requirements of the contract, plans, and specifications (Contract Documents) and ensure the contractor's compliance with all documents.
• Understand the status of submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs to ensure quick turnaround, schedule adherence, and issue resolution.
• Communicate closely with the Architect and owner's facilities personnel and coordinate communications with Contractors and other consultants.
• Work closely with the Owner and provide regular updates to the Ownership team including building committees, City Councils, Town Departments as needed. This role could require some evening hours from time to time to provide these services.
• Assist Architect and PD in reviewing and approving monthly progress payment applications and proposed change orders. Where appropriate, track all time and material slips to ensure accurate quantities for approval.
• Manage overall project budget and facilitate the review and approval of all monthly invoices by the Owner including those from the GC, Architect and all Owner vendors
• Coordinate all Owner vendors providing Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment (FF&E) and IT / Security systems with construction
• Monitor all onsite activities including all deliveries, manpower levels, work activities, site visits, and directions, and accurately complete the Daily Report to indicate the status of all these events.
• Oversee the operations of the General Contractor to ensure compliance with Contract Documents and that project is properly supervised by GC including the requirement that GC implement a comprehensive safety plan.
• Work to resolve any issues that may be under the control of the Owner or Architect to ensure that GC is not delayed in the progress of the work.
• Facilitate QA/QC processes and manage all outstanding issues to minimize open issues and ensure compliance.
• Follow-up with architects and sub-consultants to resolve any non-conforming work and document architects' direction.
• Analyze and review Contractor's CPM schedule and updates and track job site progress. Advise PD of all possible deviations and work creatively with Contractor to implement any necessary recovery schedules.
• Liaison with Building Inspection officials, Fire Department and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction and accompanying officials during periodic inspections.
• Manage relations with neighbors and work cooperatively to address concerns generated by construction.
• Manage the work of the commissioning agent and other independent agents to complete their scope of work. Coordinate the installation of furniture and technology vendors.
• Assure that all closeout requirements are met by Contractor including scheduling all owner staff for training, cataloging and transferring O&M manuals, accurately updating as-built documents, and monitoring completion of all punch list activities.
• Coordinate and facilitate the Owner's fit-out of the new spaces including move-in activities

Qualifications

Education

• B.S. degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering is preferred, but not required with similar relevant experience

Years of Experience

• 3+ years of construction project management | owner's representation experience in CA public construction (K-12, public safety, libraries, senior centers, other municipal buildings), On site construction experience required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
• Knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards
• Understanding of all facets of the public construction process including the CA Public Contract Code including contractor pre-qualification and bidding requirements
• Familiarity with construction management software packages such as Procore or similar preferred
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Experience working on Higher Education projects a plus, but not required

Additional Information

The annualized pay range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000 per year.

This position will require site presence in Sierra Madre, CA part-time to full-time depending upon the project requirements on a week-to-week basis. This role will be assigned to and report out of our Costa Mesa office.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including, healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks. We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees). Our “Lifetime of Learning” program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.

VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at recruiting@vertexeng.com.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.