Construction Project Manager at ISAT Total Support – La Mirada, California

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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: Competitive based on Individual Experience
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Program
• $100K Life Insurance
• Accelerated Growth Opportunities
• Access to the Largest Construction Projects
• Nationwide Offices
• A competitive and Rewarding Environment
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

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ABOUT US:

Tomarco Contractor Specialties LLP, (dba ISAT Total Support) is a pioneer in MEP subcontractor services, blending engineering expertise, manufacturing experience, and wholesale distribution. Since 1977, our commitment to innovation has led to cost reduction, faster installation, and a safer working environment for projects of all sizes worldwide. Our dynamic team of over 700 professionals specializes in MEP support design, technical VDC (Virtual Design and Construction), project management, detailing, project support, and more. We offer holistic solutions for projects of any size, and believe in a collaborative approach that streamlines the design and construction process, reducing project completion times.

Purpose/ Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage Capital Projects within the construction sector. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 6 years of project management experience, demonstrating strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously. Reporting directly to the Vice President, the Senior Project Manager will collaborate closely with the Capital Projects Management Team, Preconstruction Director, and Commercial Team to ensure successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Project Setup (Proficient) – responsible for properly setting up all project tasks in ISAT’s billing software and on the server; responsible for their projects from inception through closing.

Project Management (Proficient) – must be able to deal with tracking and working on multiple projects at a time, depending on scope and scale; must be able to run a team of Modelers, Custom Engineers, and back-office support to get projects done; will divide tasks between his team members to meet deadlines while keeping the Department Executive PM aware of resource requirements so staffing remains optimal on assigned projects.

Billing (Proficient) – will develop a thorough knowledge of the terms of each project’s contracts and scope, whether it is Lump sum, T&M, or Lump Sum billed T&M, as well as, how it is billed; must keep abreast of where the project stands in relation to billable hours to hours billed.

Communication – will be able to communicate in all forms of correspondence for tasks related to projects associated with; will create transmittals, send follow up emails: after coordination meetings, for requested information, for clarification on missing or unclear project documents, and for providing clear project updates; all related communication must be electronically documented in Nexus notes and project folders. Competent to lead client meetings and assume accountability for developing meeting minutes during these interactions.

Project File Management (Advanced) – must have an advanced knowledge of our file structure and know how to keep all file folders current and organized; understands ISAT file naming convention and how to save files in the corresponding project folders on the network. Must be able to share various file locations so all personnel have them readily and easily. Creating sub-folders within existing project folders and maintaining document control is essential to the role.

Project Scope Control and Capturing Changes (Proficient) – one of the most critical responsibilities of the PM is the identification and prevention of scope creep; the PM is the most knowledgeable person within our organization regarding their projects; responsible for identifying opportunities for change orders and capturing them with the assistance and oversight of the branch executive PM.

Scheduling (Proficient) – must have a working knowledge of time frames in relation to all technical aspects of the PM role and able to gauge them for scheduling of resources, both internally and externally; must be able to balance schedules of multiple projects and cross check with Branch Senior PM and Technical Support Managers on workloads.

Submittal Response (Proficient) – must be able to craft appropriate (professional) documents/correspondence in response to SEOR/DSE comments to include revisions of drawings to meet the demands of the project design team.

Custom Engineering (Proficient) – must be capable of creating tasks for and performing quality control on all custom engineering packages ISAT works on; must have a working knowledge of riser designs, thermal analysis, floor mounted equipment, flex connects, and all the Code grey areas that come up.

Material Tracking & Ordering (Proficient) – must be able to keep material tracking folders up to date; will learn the basics of placing orders and tracking their delivery to job sites and keeping them recorded in the project files for all project contractors; will keep the material tracking folder up to date with these deliveries, as well as product shipped totals.

Field Support (Proficient) – will perform job walks on construction sites to gather information, provide ISAT inspection, or help troubleshoot project issues.

Point Loads (Proficient) – must be able to create point load charts and parameters based on structural requirements; will see that accurate coordinated sets are created for submittal to SEOR.

Code Knowledge (Proficient) – must know the codes our manuals and engineering are derived from; must understand which formulas come from where and how they are applied; must be able to go beyond the ISAT manual and understand the underlying framework on which it was built.

Product Knowledge (Proficient) – must be able to identify ISAT and all supporting hardware and understand their uses and differences; must understand each product’s basis testing and back-up calculations and design purpose and how to effectively apply them to assigned projects.

Vibration Isolation – must have a basic knowledge of vibration isolation systems and be able to assist with their technical support; will work with VI techs and engineers to quote and order vibration isolation material.

Process Development & Improvement – assists the Corporate and Regional BIM managers in ongoing development & improvement of technical support procedures and systems for the ISAT PM operation; will work on efficiency of PM teams, improving tools, practices, and training.

Prepare Quotes (Proficient) – must be able to prepare suspended distributed utilities, Custom Engineering, CEAS, Fab, other Tomarco and Non-Tomarco brand products.

Organization (Proficient) – must be able to keep a clean and organized work environment.

Perform Other Duties as Assigned – The employee might be asked to perform duties not listed in this job description, but which are also considered to be essential to the employment position.

Daily Nexus Time Sheet Entry—Demonstrates a commitment to accurately entering 100% of completed work into Nexus daily.

Utilization of Nexus Notes—All internal and external correspondence related to each task must be thoroughly documented in Nexus notes. This ensures comprehensive record-keeping and effective communication.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 7+ years of work experience in Non-Structural Components Seismic Design,
• 1-3 Years’ experience as an Assistant Project Manager II; The Project Manager is capable of all Assistant Project Manager II tasks and has completed numerous jobs from pre-construction through construction while gathering a basic understanding of all tasks.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) with all levels of the organization.

Further Qualifications—This position requires successful candidates to pass a background check

*Equal Opportunity Employer