Project Manager
MGAC is a leading construction consultancy with a strong presence in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. We provide comprehensive services in construction management, project development, and advisory services to a diverse clientele. With over 350 employees and growing, we are seeking a Project Manager to help support our Los Angeles area projects.
This opportunity requires:
- Master’s Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
- Three years of project management experience in the construction industry using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
** Applicants Only
**External Recruiters, thank you but our internal Talent Acquisition team is handling this opportunity.
What the job looks like:
- Track and submit invoices, purchase orders, and other financial commitments, exposures, and obligations. Prepare financial reports and projections, monitoring project expenses, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Oversee project budget to ensure costs are kept under control and that financial goals are met.
- Provide documentation and written record as to the progress, issues, solution, inspections, change orders, construction changes, meeting, drawings, products, and other items that reflect project progress, or the lack thereof.
- Keep the Senior Project Manager informed on progress and stages of the projects, provide briefing sessions at major completion stages.
- Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize negative impact to the project delivery and success. Alert Sr. Project Manager to conditions that could lead to significant delays in the completion of work or when the construction schedule falls behind.
- Participate in business development activities to promote and maximize opportunities for MGAC, including cross-selling of MGAC services on all projects.
- Attend meetings as the Owner's Representative with the project team.
- Coach and mentor less experienced team members and share best practices.
Ideally, you'll have the following:
- Master’s Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
- Three years of project management experience in the construction industry using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is preferred but, relevant work experience will also be considered in lieu of degree.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Why work with us?
- With a healthy 28+ year history in North America (and even longer in UK), we are at an exciting stage of growth as a business. There is palpable energy and momentum across the company that is easy to tap into and be inspired by. The people around you are welcoming and go out of their way to make their support known.
- We are consistent Top Work-Places awardees with a strong employee first culture. Let's chat and we can give you incredible examples of this culture at work.
- MGAC is founded on an entrepreneurial culture, and you will be encouraged to embrace new ways of doing things, to deliver outcomes and positive experiences that regularly exceed client expectations.
- We are a global company, yet we are committed to remaining nimble enough to provide our clients with a level of care that our bigger competitors struggle to achieve.
- Your voice will be heard here, your ideas considered, and your efforts rewarded. Our relatively flat hierarchy means our directors’ doors are always open. We want you to work with us to build on a positive culture, to ensure your ideas and valued contributions (which have helped our clients) are recognized when it comes to reviews and appraisals. You will be truly valued and looked after.
- We support your wellness and promote a healthy blend of work/life balance. We encourage you to take that PTO and offer cutting edge benefits. Top-notch free mental health support services are just the latest to be added to an incredible lineup.
- And last but not least... we're fun. At least we think so. :-D. There isn't a day that goes by where there isn't deep belly laughter heard in the hallways.
Better Benefits, Better Life
We believe employers should empower the whole person, not just the “employee.” Our benefit structure is designed to support all five pillars of overall wellness: Financial, Physical, Emotional, Social, and Professional.
Our comprehensive benefits package
Health, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life / AD&D Insurance
Short-Term + Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Spending Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Cell Phone Reimbursement
Commuter Reimbursement
Professional Development Support
Mental Health + Wellness Programs
Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Sick Time
Competitive Compensation + Bonuses
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