Senior Commercial Construction Project Manager

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Company Description

Founded in 1982, C & J Contracting, Inc. is a commercial construction company headquartered at 331 Commercial Street in San Jose, California. The company focuses on delivering commercial building projects for a diverse range of clients in the region. Team members collaborate closely with clients, designers, and trade partners to complete projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Ideal Candidate Experience

Commercial Construction Project Manager with 10+ years of experience with Tenant Improvements, Market Readies, Hard and Soft Demolition, and Ground-up Construction. Must be well-rounded and knowledgeable in all phases of construction and project management from the beginning of the project to the end.

Pre-Construction Requirements

• Meet with clients to develop project scope
• Organize and perform job walks with subcontractors on project site to clarify scope, inspect existing conditions, and collect competitive bids
• Work with and lead an Architect and MEP Design Build Team to create a full set of permit drawings
• Be flexible enough to bid and run a simple project without drawings or specs
• Be familiar with building permit application process and permit procurement
• Use scheduling software (FastTrack or MS Project) to create and maintain a CPM (Critical Path Method) project schedule
• Review subcontractor bids, estimate projects, and assemble complete client proposals
• Write RFIs and prepare submittals

Field Construction Management Requirements

• Understand all aspects of below-grade construction, such as grading, trenching, storm drain, sanitary sewer, electric rough-in, backfill and compaction• Understand concrete footings, slab-on-grade placement, rebar drawings and concrete mix designs
• Understand structural steel drawings, steel erection, and welding symbols
• Knowledgeable in Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical rough-in through trim-out
• Knowledgeable with metal stud framing, doors, frames, millwork, acoustic ceilings, flooring, ceramic tile, glazing, restroom partitions, toilet accessories, roofing, rough carpentry
• Process monthly billings, update projected costs, evaluate project

Position Expectations and Personal Qualities

• Capable of managing several projects at once
• Organized and able to manage time effectively
• Able to maintain paperwork, reports, invoices, billings
• Well-versed in reading plans, specs, and drawings
• Proactive, not reactive, to keep project moving forward
• Can work independently with minimal input
• Can communicate effectively
• Committed to fostering strong and respectful relationships with superintendents and subcontractors
• Can utilize knowledge to help others out if needed
• Is a team player and aims to foster collective company growth

Please send resume to ltaylor@cnjcontr.com

If you need to follow up with a phone call, please contact our office at 408.374.6025 and ask for Laurie Taylor.