Project Manager (Corona, CA)

Position Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing construction projects from award through closeout, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements. This role manages project planning, financial performance, subcontractors, scheduling, and client communication while collaborating with field teams and internal departments to achieve successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Manage construction projects from initiation through final closeout, establishing project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Budget & Cost Control: Monitor project costs, review financial reports, manage change orders, and support accurate billing and progress payments.
• Contract Administration: Review plans, specifications, and contract documents; manage RFIs, submittals, contract modifications, and project documentation.
• Subcontractor & Procurement Management: Coordinate subcontractor selection, contract execution, performance, material procurement, and equipment requirements.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Field Coordination: Work closely with superintendents and foremen to maintain productivity, quality standards, safety compliance, and project schedules.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks, resolve issues, and support claims prevention and contract compliance.
• Project Meetings & Reporting: Conduct project meetings, site visits, and stakeholder updates while maintaining accurate records of project progress and financial performance.
• Project Closeout: Coordinate final billing, as-built documentation, warranties, and project turnover requirements.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of construction, utilities, or civil project management experience.
• Experience managing underground utilities, wet utilities, or civil infrastructure projects preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strong knowledge of construction project management, budgeting, scheduling, job cost control, and contract administration.
• Proficiency in project management software, estimating tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing deadlines, and cross-functional teams.
• Valid California driver's license required.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Core Competencies

• Project planning and execution
• Financial and cost management
• Client and subcontractor coordination
• Safety and quality oversight
• Risk assessment and problem-solving
• Time management and accountability