Project Manager, Preconstruction and Entitlements

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions provides construction services, program management, site assessments, and design for retail, restaurant, and government projects world-wide. We work with leading brands like McDonald’s, Walgreens, Starbucks, 7-Eleven, and Chipotle to name a few. We provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction and program management. Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company.

Summary:

The Entitlement & Due Diligence Project Manager works as part of a program management team managing programs consisting of multiple projects for Sevan's quick service restaurant (QSR) client. The PM will act as an extension of an owner’s design and construction staff overseeing the work of general contractors, designers and vendors. The PM must have experience with managing preconstruction activities including entitlement, due diligence, and permitting in the Los Angeles and/or San Diego greater areas.

The Project Manager Responsibilities Include:

1. Client Project and Program delivery including, pre-construction services (bid, permit, schedule), construction oversight (construction, change orders, invoicing, punchlists), and project closeout.
2. Remote based position with required travel throughout Southern California for on-site project management of construction activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to the following statements:

1. Directs and coordinates the activities of project team to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.
2. Proactively communicates project related issues directly with Senior Project Manager, Project Executive, or Operations Director.
3. Examines construction documentation including drawings, schedules, and scopes to ensure completeness and accuracy.
4. Reviews bid results, specifications, test and progress reports, and other project information necessary to gain complete familiarity with the project.
5. Confirms and verifies permitting requirements related to the project or program.
6. Directly manages and monitors project work in the field.
7. Diligently manages change orders to projects.
8. Follows established standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
9. Prepares and provides weekly status reports for projects.
10. Proactively identifies and solves or elevates project issues related to cost, schedule, safety, or quality.
11. Represents the company in project meetings.
12. Develops and maintains relationships with clients, potential clients, subcontractors and vendors to help develop new opportunities.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Promote Customer Relations:

1. Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
2. Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
3. Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations.

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development:

1. Exemplifies and promotes our values of integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence and charity.
2. Embrace key Sevan-wide initiatives, like Safety and Sustainability.
3. Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
4. Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
5. Participates in personal career development through on-the-job training, attends training programs and assists in the development of interns/co-ops.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience:

Minimum 4-year degree in an accredited construction related program or equivalent; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated skills in project management. Experience in multi-site projects preferred.

Pay & Benefits:

If you are hired into a California work location, the anticipated compensation range for the position is $90,000 - $110,000, based on a full-time schedule, market and business conditions, and is commensurate on individual education, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and a matching 401K plan.

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.