CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
About the Company:
Founded in 1960, Levitch Associates is a design/build firm based in Berkeley. Levitch strives to create thoughtfully designed and beautifully-crafted spaces where our clients can thrive. A small three-generation family-owned company, we work closely with our residential and commercial clients to provide outstanding service and craftsmanship. Our services include architecture through high-quality construction.
About the Position:
We are looking for a full-time Construction Project Manager to work primarily on large single family residential remodel projects (e.g., major remodels and/or additions, with construction typically lasting seven months or longer) and some light commercial projects. The Construction Project Manager will work closely with our field and office teams and clients to help oversee all aspects of our construction projects, ensuring that projects are organized and run smoothly: on time, on budget and to our clients’ satisfaction. Major areas of responsibility are planning, management, project execution, budget management, and quality. Please note that this position requires working both in our office and at job sites.
The Construction Project Manager’s responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
PLANNING:
● Developing project plans, schedules and budgets.
● Proactively identifying and creating solutions to potential challenges, risks or conflicts, including with scope changes, budgets, and schedules.
● Coordinating with our design team and other staff on necessary permits and approvals.
MANAGEMENT:
● Serving as the primary point of contact for the construction project, and/or with other staff as agreed, on a project-by-project basis.
● Coordinating and communicating with architecture, construction and office staff, clients, subs, vendors and others as needed.
● Leading and motivating project teams, including staff, subcontractors and suppliers.
● Assigning responsibilities to staff and subs, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
● Promoting a collaborative and positive work environment, including teamwork and communication.
● Guiding and supporting team members, addressing performance and resource constraints.
● Providing constructive feedback and helping to conduct performance evaluations as appropriate.
PROJECT EXECUTION:
● Coordinating and directing all project activities from pre-construction to closeout, including staffing, work and inspections.
● Monitoring project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
● Collaborating with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of services, materials and equipment.
● Communicating regularly with clients and staff to provide updates, address concerns, and manage expectations.
● Conducting site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and project specifications.
● Managing contracts, sometimes in conjunction with other Levitch staff.
● Keeping and organizing records of daily work, client questions/issues including potential change orders, drawings, material and equipment orders to meet schedules, subcontractor agreements and quotes, compliance with specifications and contract, data, reports, schedules and more.
BUDGET MANAGEMENT:
● Working with Levitch colleagues to develop and manage project scopes, estimates, and budgets.
● Tracking job progress and expenses, ensuring that projects are on schedule and budget.
● Reviewing and approving subcontractor and supplier invoices for accuracy and adherence to budget.
● Identifying and implementing cost-saving measures without compromising quality or client satisfaction.
QUALITY:
● Ensuring compliance with quality standards, building codes, and design specifications.
● Conducting regular jobsite inspections to monitor construction quality and identify and resolve issues.
● Implementing corrective actions and quality improvement initiatives as needed.
What You’ll Bring to Levitch Associates:
● 2+ years’ experience managing similar projects, preferably with both residential and commercial projects. Residential experience is required.
● Strong knowledge of and experience with single-family residential building projects including phases and scheduling, and estimating labor, materials, subcontractors, and construction costs.
● Alignment with our Core Values.
● A positive, collaborative, can-do attitude with a strong drive to get things done, and done right.
● Proactivity and conscientiousness.
● The flexibility to adjust to project changes.
● The ability to set priorities, identify and resolve conflicts, and manage multiple projects at the same time.
● Excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to act as a leader in your own right and also collaborate well with others.
● Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
● Strong verbal and written follow through with internal team, clients, trades and suppliers.
● Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
● Fantastic organizational skills.
● Skill at reading and interpreting architectural drawings from schematic designs through construction documents.
● Strong basic math skills, including the ability to calculate percentages and to complete volume calculations.
● Experience with and/or willingness to learn various software and tools (e.g., Excel, ProEst, Procore or other industry software).
● Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
● Bachelor’s degree desired, or equivalent combination of applicable experience and education
● Able to travel to different job sites using a company vehicle.
● Clean driving record.
● Ability to lift 50+ lbs. as needed.
Compensation: $41+/hour, depending on skills and experience.
Benefits:
● Paid vacation and sick time, along with paid holidays.
● Medical and dental insurance.
● A Simple IRA retirement plan, with company contribution.
● A professional, casual, creative environment in Berkeley, within walking distance of shops and restaurants.
● Passion about what we do and regular celebrations of our projects, milestones and holidays together.
To apply for this position, send your resume and cover letter. No phone calls, please. A background check will be required.
Levitch Associates is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We look at each applicant’s full experience and consider each person carefully. We encourage people from all backgrounds