Assistant Project Manager

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We’re hiring an Assistant Project Manager to lead underground wet utility projects. You’ll oversee project planning, coordinate field operations, and manage schedules and budgets from mobilization to completion. Seeking candidates with underground wet utilities experience who are ready to advance their construction management career.

Who We Are:

Bali Construction has been a licensed general engineering contractor since 1987, serving national and regional customers throughout Southern California; the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. Bali is the preferred utility subcontractor within the Metropolitan Los Angeles area for the most complex and demanding commercial and municipal projects. Our skilled employees stand behind their work, and our customers can confidently rely on the critical systems that we build.

Our compensation package includes, and is not limited to:

Bali pays for health insurance. In addition, it offers life insurance, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays; a 401(k) retirement plan; a flexible, dynamic, and fun small-team environment; and opportunities to learn and grow through ownership of your role and empowerment within the company.

Pay Range: $90K/yr-$110K/yr

Please visit https://baliconstruction.com to learn more about our company.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mentor and supervise all assigned personnel, including Project Engineers.
• Establish performance goals and metrics for managing subordinates in coordination with the project manager, following Bali's mission statement.
• In coordination with the Project Manager, provide regular feedback to subordinates.
• Provide clear guidance and expectations to all assigned team members.
• Supervise the development and issuance of project correspondence, including RFIs, submittals, billings, and compliance documents.
• Manage agency, customer, and regulatory requirements, including permits, traffic control, engineering requirements, compliance issues, and inspections.

Pre-Construction

• Actively participate in joint Estimating and Operations project turnover meetings.
• Review and analyze documentation provided by Estimating, including the bid estimate, contracts, design plans, specifications, schedules, logistics plans, proposals, and quotations.
• Identify foreseeable project risks and opportunities; monitor and update as the project progresses.
• In coordination with the Project Manager, prepare a preliminary project schedule and corresponding budget based on an estimate and input from the Superintendent and Foremen.
• Export the estimate to TRACK and establish initial cost-tracking accounts.
• Actively coordinate with the Client to obtain the Client’s concurrence with Bali’s project schedule.
• In coordination with the Project Manager, schedule, organize, and conduct a Bali interdepartmental Project Kick-Off meeting to coordinate company-wide efforts for assigned projects; set goals and expectations for supporting departments’ efforts, including finance and accounting, labor compliance and payroll, yard operations, logistics, safety, and purchasing.
• Coordinate with the purchasing and Bali contracting managers to negotiate and procure all materials, subcontractors, and outside services per Bali procurement standards.

During Construction

• Coordinate with Superintendents and other technical staff to develop work plans to meet or exceed budget goals.
• Actively coordinate with the Client to ensure optimal field conditions for Bali’s scope.
• Assist the field team in developing safe work practices, job hazard analysis, researching, and communicating safety requirements and regulations.
• Inspect and supervise project safety program; identify and manage hazards with the field team.
• Actively participate in incident review meetings.
• Identify impacts and changes; ensure Bali’s impact notification process is followed to reserve Bali’s right to pursue equitable compensation, develop cost, and schedule recovery plans as necessary.
• Prepare and negotiate cost estimates for forward-priced lump-sum change orders, and negotiate a final settlement for time-and-material change orders.
• Directly or by staff assignment, review and approve project expenses (invoices), and coordinate corrections where needed.
• Review active project productions and labor hours weekly; identify trends and, with project team members, develop recovery plans to address shortfalls and capitalize on opportunities.
• In coordination with the project manager, review project costs and update forecasted costs to complete estimates monthly.
• In coordination with the project manager, prepare quarterly costs to complete estimates and participate in cost review meetings.

Post Construction

• Develop a project closeout task checklist, assign duties to project team members, and support Bali departments, including finance and accounting, labor compliance, and payroll.
• In coordination with the Project Manager, negotiate final settlement to time and material change orders.
• Ensure all required closeout tasks are performed promptly to enable the final release of retention and commencement of warranty.
• Prepare content for and actively participate in joint operations, and conduct estimating reviews of project successes and opportunities for future improvement.

Experience, Education & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of skill, ability, and experience
• Preferred five years of experience in managing heavy civil, commercial, or underground utility projects
• Proficient in SAGE 300, Windows 10, Office 365, Bluebeam, and B2W
• Proficient negotiating skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Independently manage key processes with oversight
• Ability to multitask, strong organizational skills
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined with a strong work ethic
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Working knowledge of contract management and public construction contracting principles
• Working knowledge of labor compliance/prevailing wage regulations
• Familiarity with and understanding of terms and conditions of common AIA Construction Contracts; familiarity with working as a subcontractor on multi-trade job sites
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment

Working Conditions

• Office/Outdoor Environment – sitting at a desk, physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing. Ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally. Exposed to outdoor weather conditions.