Talascend is currently seeking an Owner’s Representative Project Manager for a contract opportunity with our client in San Diego, California.
Overview
The project manager will oversee regional capital and facility projects at a single, occupied commercial and industrial site. This site-based role requires strong stakeholder communication, project planning and execution skills, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing expertise related to complex facility systems.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned projects through the full project lifecycle.
- Coordinate and oversee construction managers, strategic equipment suppliers, architects, engineers, commissioning firms and other professional service providers.
- Develop capital appropriation requests and purchase orders within established project systems.
- Implement cost-saving measures and value engineering solutions.
- Lead project discussions with business stakeholders to support go/no-go decisions.
- Review and approve vendor invoices for payment.
- Oversee project safety, quality, schedule, coordination, budget, cash flow and closeout activities.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with end users and facility management teams to incorporate requirements for mechanical, electrical and plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, building management, security, laboratory equipment and other facility systems.
- Organize and conduct meetings with project teams, steering committees and other diverse audiences.
- Maintain clear communication among all project stakeholders.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor project progress and quality of work.
- Assist with mitigating project issues, delays and disputes.
- Perform project scoping and oversee estimating and scheduling for future projects.
- Maintain long-range financial plans for the site.
- Apply project management expertise in master planning, feasibility studies, business case support, project planning, design development coordination, value engineering, cost estimating, budgeting, procurement, tendering, scheduling, communications, quality control, document control, cost management, change control, progress reporting, dispute resolution, contract administration, safety and compliance, operations control, closeout and commissioning.
Qualifications
- At least 10 years of experience in owner’s representative project management.
- Five to 10 years of experience working for a general contractor.
- United States citizenship.
- Strong construction contractor experience, preferably in commercial projects.
- Mechanical, electrical or plumbing experience, including experience with complex facility systems.
- Experience supporting projects in occupied commercial or industrial facilities.
- Strong project planning and execution skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience with projects ranging from approximately $500,000 to $1 million, with the ability to support larger building reconstruction projects.
- Experience with Excel and project management.
- Ability to work full time onsite at the client facility.
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.
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.