Director of Project Management

Director of Project ManagementSelect Electric, Inc. based out of Anaheim, CA, and San Diego, CA has an excellent opportunity for the right Director of Project Management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the successful planning and execution of all projects assigned to him or her. Provide directions and guidance to Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators on all projects. This position will be based out of the Anaheim, CA location, but will require traveling to San Diego, CA.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Recognize that risk directly impacts the likelihood of success and that this risk must be both formally and informally measured throughout the lifetime of the project. Maintain open lines of communication.Responsible for the planning and overseeing of the Project Management Department, providing supervision to the Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators.Make decisions both small and large, in such a way that risk is controlled and uncertainty minimized.Oversee all assigned projects (e.g. highway, traffic signal, and communications) to establish and ensure budgets, schedules, materials, sub-contractors, and crews are on target and profitable.Monitor overall quantity and quality of work performed on all assigned jobs.Ultimate responsibility for the review and approval of all expenses for each assigned job; ensure they are applied to the proper job and phase code.Provide guidance and direction to the billing department as needed; e.g. provide a schedule of values, answering questions on applied costs or billing requirements per the contract.Oversee the process for change orders and other circumstances changing the scope of work and payment for such changes.Monitor contract compliance for each job to ensure the company is protected regarding liabilities matters and liens.Serve as senior technical advisor.Participate in resolving difficult issues or start-up problems.Responsible for all personnel transactions (hiring, transfers, wages, etc.) on assigned projects.Resolve labor disputes and related negotiations as required.Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.Implement safety programs as directed by the Safety Department.Verify that craft and supervision assigned to the projects are completing the appropriate training programs.Follow and ensure compliance with all company safety program requirements.Promote safety among peers, subordinates, and supervisors.Perform additional assignments at the direction of the Division Manager and / or Vice President.EDUCATION : A high school diploma or GED equivalent required.Construction Management Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.A 4-year engineering degree preferred but not required.Experience with Primavera Scheduling or similar scheduling software.PMP Certification preferred.Accubid or similar estimating software experience.Spectrum program, or equivalent, experience.LICENSE : Possess or ability to obtain a valid class C California driver's license and a California Electrical Certification (Journeyman’s License).EXPERIENCE : A minimum of 15 years’ experience in a similar type construction environment required.Experience working with Cal Trans and Cal Trans Contracts preferred.Proven experience in effectively managing construction personnel and projects.Proven experience in effectively managing the financial aspects of jobs to ensure the best possible profit.Proven experience in understanding and effectively managing contracts to ensure compliance with terms and protect the company’s rights in lien and collection matters.SKILLS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, planning, and analytical skills required.Must possess a combination of skills including an ability to ask penetrating questions, detect unstated assumptions, and resolve interpersonal conflicts.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods.The employee is frequently required to use hands to fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.Ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.Working conditions consist of temperature-controlled buildings or offices, outside elements such as rain, cold, and heat when working in open environments, driving from various locations, or attending meetings. Noise levels are moderate to loud depending on work location.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees assigned to this position. This description assists in ADA compliance and is not intended for any other purpose such as compensation. All employees must comply with company policies and applicable laws. Management retains the right to assign additional duties periodically and the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.#J-18808-Ljbffr