Construction Project Manager

Caliente isn’t just another construction company—we’re an award-winning team that’s setting the bar for trust, integrity, and collaboration. We take big ideas and turn them into reality, delivering high-quality projects with precision, efficiency, and a whole lot of passion. With a mix of public and private projects, there’s always something exciting happening, and plenty of room to grow.

Position: Project Manager

Reports To: Project Director / Operations Team Manager

Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:
The Project Manager (PM) is the ultimate authority towards the successful completion of a construction project. The PM is responsible for facilitating frequent clear communication, solid decision making and problem solving between all project team members.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees one or more Assistant Project Managers (APM) and/or Project Engineers (PE)
• Delegates assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the evaluation of and manages the overall viability and constructability of a project
• Reads and demonstrates an understanding of the contract requirements applicable to the project and manages the work accordingly
• Maintains and enhances a professional working relationship with all project stakeholders while maximizing revenue and profitability goals
• Develops project cost estimates including detailed quantity takeoffs with accurate unit pricing from available information including site visits, RFP, owner communications, bid documents and scoping documents and solicits dependable vendor and qualified subcontractor pricing
• Performs assigned SOP’s including Submittals, Shop Drawings, Procurement, SCOs, OCOs, POs, JHAs, SSSPs, and manages document controls for project plans, plan updates, specifications, ASIs, SK drawings, RFIs, RFCs, schedule updates, as-built drawings, supplemental drawing markups, close-out requirements and others, as may be necessary
• Develops construction budget through the review of bid documents and an understanding of scopes and sequences
• Works within the project management team to develop the construction schedule and coordinates labor as needed; applies materials, subcontractors, and other items to schedule and establishes budgets accordingly
• Assures that project delays are well documented and notifies project stakeholders promptly and frequently on any updated information. Development of applicable schedule recovery plan(s), as may be necessary
• Performs monthly project billing and financial projection requirements on or before due dates
• Provides enforcement of the subcontract agreement and promptly notifies subcontractors in writing of noncompliance including safety, performance, quality, or other identified deficiencies
• Notifies the owner and/or owners’ representative of any contract related non-compliance issues in writing promptly
• Conducts regular site/field evaluations to assure field project management compliance is in accordance with Company policies including Safety, QA/QC, risk management, budget, and schedule considerations
• Facilitation and written documentation of assigned OAC or similar project meetings, virtually and in-person
• Maintains quality service using company, trade, and organizational standards
• Mentors junior project management team members
• Follows up on all payments greater than 30 days past due
• Other duties, as assigned.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and have a complete and thorough knowledge of construction. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management or related field and five-to-seven years of job-specific scope experience
• Advanced knowledge of software applications (MS Office/Bluebeam/Procore/Vista/Powerproject)
• Thorough understanding of construction industry documents with the ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of construction-integrated job cost accounting reporting for project cost analyses
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, efficient, and reliable
• Team player with the ability to recognize how individual actions affect the team as a whole
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, flexible and adaptable to changes to planned tasks or schedule
• Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain a positive leadership position

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work 40 hours per week or more, as required to meet project schedule
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs. unassisted
• May require repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
• May require prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing throughout workday
• Willing to travel to various job site and/or employee recruitment and work locations
• Valid driver license and proof of insurability required when job duties require use of motor vehicle
• Requires exercising of discretion in decision making process and maintaining of strict confidentiality with respect to applicant, employee, and company proprietary related information

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Hands-on experience, working directly on meaningful, high-impact construction projects
• Learning and development initiatives with clear pathways for advancement into leadership roles
• Collaboration with experienced professionals who value mentorship and teamwork
• Competitive compensation: Salary commensurate with experience with potential for company and performance-based bonuses
• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans for employees plus generous contribution for dependent tiers
• Retirement plan, paid time off, parental leave, onsite fitness center with free bootcamp/personal training
• Volunteering opportunities throughout the year
• A culture where your voice is heard and your contributions matter

The preceding covers the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It should not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties that may be required from day-to-day.

Caliente Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.