Construction Project Manager at TD Thornton

Sunnyvale, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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ConstructionIndustries

Requirements

Background in engineering, construction management, project management, business analytics, scheduling, or similar fields
Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
Mid to Senior level experience
Skills in managing cross-functional, multi-location project teams
Proficiency with cutting-edge project management methodologies
Self-sufficient with ability to exercise judgment on all aspects of assigned projects
Experience acting as owner's representative, protecting client interests, providing advice, and making decisions

Responsibilities

Lead Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and provide direction on project progress
Manage all phases including scoping, design review, constructability review, bidding, construction inspection, commissioning, and incorporation of as-built documentation
Drive consensus and communicate responsibilities to ensure ownership and accountability across the project team
Resolve conflicts, facilitate decisions, and maintain alignment among all contributors
Recommend tools, processes, and best practices to strengthen the client’s internal project management function
Respond to RFIs, execute contracts, and process change orders
Review and approve contractor and vendor pay applications
Create and maintain project schedules, including activities, WBS structures, relationships, resources, and baselines
Develop, monitor, and update project cash flow projections
Ensure strong scope control and document control throughout the project lifecycle
Analyze and report on cost and schedule variances and overall project performance
Build and maintain Excel-based reports and analytical tools
Measure progress of project activities and milestone achievement
Conduct ad hoc reporting and analytics as needed
Support the monthly estimating and processing of accruals
Facilitate focused and cross-functional meetings or calls
Keep stakeholders informed through meeting minutes, risk registers, decision logs, and status reports
Represent the client with government agencies and present to senior management and other stakeholders
Lead the team in identifying, tracking, and mitigating risks, issues, and opportunities
Escalate risks and issues as needed to maintain schedule, cost, and project objectives
Capture lessons learned and ensure previous lessons are incorporated into future work

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementConstruction ManagementSchedulingOAC MeetingsScopingDesign ReviewConstructability ReviewBiddingConstruction InspectionCommissioningRFI ResponseConflict Resolution

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

The position is onsite in Sunnyvale.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Construction Project Manager role?

Key skills include managing cross-functional, multi-location project teams using cutting-edge project management methodologies, creating and maintaining project schedules, analyzing cost and schedule variances, and building Excel-based reports.

What is the company culture like at TD Thornton?

TD Thornton thrives in a collaborative environment, provides strong onboarding and ongoing support, and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds like engineering, construction management, and project management.

What makes a strong candidate for this Project Manager position?

Strong candidates are self-sufficient, exercise good judgment, have experience in construction project phases like scoping, design, and commissioning, and excel at leading teams, resolving conflicts, and using project management tools.