Construction Manager / Project Manager

We are looking for a talented, passionate and strategic thinking Construction/Project Manager to join our team in the South Bay / Santa Clara County / Santa Cruz County area. This strategic hire for Volz Company is an opportunity for the right individual to leverage their interests and passions in Construction Management and Project Management to address the challenges and opportunities of a growing mission-based Construction Management and Real Estate Advisory practice.  Our dynamic culture offers opportunities for meaningful growth and advancement.

 The Project Manager’s primary responsibility is to oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion while championing alignment with our clients’ goals and strategic objectives, all in the spirit of shared participation. 

Additional Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Coordinate, direct and monitor construction management firms, construction firms, subcontractors, engineers, and/or architects depending on the specific project requirements
• Understand the client’s organization, key people, sensitivities, issues, expectations, etc.
• Manage and lead organization-wide communication during planning, design and construction phases
• Prepare weekly agendas based on various client meetings and provide meeting minutes
• Solicit and encourage input from the entire team consistent with commitment to excellence for the best solution
• Review the work progress and prepare internal and external reports pertaining to project status
• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses
• Manage project controls, cost, schedule, performance activities, and procedures
• Oversight of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure relation and compliance to project requirements
• Ensures delivery and adherence to contractual requirements and that all aspects of owner contracts are accomplished
• Manage the procurement process and development of bid documents and RFQ/Ps
• Identify, analyze, manage and mitigate risks
• Other related duties as required by the client and/or assigned

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture,  Engineering or related discipline
• 6 - 12 years of experience in the Design/Engineering/Construction (DEC) industry of which 3+ years as a Project/Construction/Program Manager
• Prior experience managing construction of K-14 or higher-education projects and strong understanding of the Division of the State Architect (DSA)
• Strong communication skills, well-organized, proactive and ability to multitask
• Key competencies are communication, teamwork, initiative, and dependability
• Proficient in the use of MS Suite, Bluebeam and standard industry tools such as Procore

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience that includes  health insurance and 401k.