Contract

Construction Project Manager

Oversees project lifecycle, manages contractors, ensures safety and quality, and drives cost-saving engineering solutions.

Job #137064
Manufacturing
$68 - $72 an hour
San Diego, California
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Talascend is currently seeking a Construction Project Manager for a contract opportunity with our client in San Diego, California.

Overview

The Construction Project Manager will oversee various regional capital and facility projects, ensuring successful project delivery from initiation to completion while managing stakeholder relationships and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end solutions for the full lifecycle of assigned projects or project portfolios.
  • Follow the client IDEA process for all projects.
  • Attend client-requested training sessions and ensure compliance with internal systems.
  • Coordinate and oversee contractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and other professionals involved in project delivery.
  • Develop and submit capital appropriation requests and purchase orders within established systems.
  • Implement cost-saving measures and value engineering solutions to maximize project profitability.
  • Lead discussions on capital approval and collaborate using client-established software solutions.
  • Review and approve vendor invoices for payment.
  • Oversee safety, quality, schedule, coordination, budget, and other project-specific tasks.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with end-users and facility management teams to incorporate facility system requirements.
  • Organize and conduct meetings with project teams and stakeholders.
  • Conduct field visits to monitor progress and quality of work.
  • Assist in mitigating project issues, delays, or disputes.
  • Oversee estimating and scheduling for future projects.
  • Maintain long-range financial plans for the campus.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in owner’s representative project management.
  • 5-10+ years of experience working for a general contractor.
  • Strong construction contractors background, with a focus on commercial or industrial locations.
  • Mechanical background or related fields such as electrical or MEP projects.
  • Proven project planning and execution skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Experience with Excel and project management software.
  • U.S. citizen.
  • Ability to work full-time onsite at the client facility in San Diego, CA.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Drug Screen may be required.

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We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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