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Bali Construction Inc. · 11 hours ago

Assistant Project Manager

Bali Construction Inc. is a licensed general engineering contractor serving customers throughout Southern California. They are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee underground wet utility projects, managing project planning, field operations, schedules, and budgets from mobilization to completion.

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Nancy Nieblas, PHR
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Responsibilities

Mentor and supervise all assigned personnel, including Project Engineers
Establish performance goals and metrics for managing subordinates in coordination with the project manager, following Bali's mission statement
In coordination with the Project Manager, provide regular feedback to subordinates
Provide clear guidance and expectations to all assigned team members
Supervise the development and issuance of project correspondence, including RFIs, submittals, billings, and compliance documents
Manage agency, customer, and regulatory requirements, including permits, traffic control, engineering requirements, compliance issues, and inspections
Actively participate in joint Estimating and Operations project turnover meetings
Review and analyze documentation provided by Estimating, including the bid estimate, contracts, design plans, specifications, schedules, logistics plans, proposals, and quotations
Identify foreseeable project risks and opportunities; monitor and update as the project progresses
In coordination with the Project Manager, prepare a preliminary project schedule and corresponding budget based on an estimate and input from the Superintendent and Foremen
Export the estimate to TRACK and establish initial cost-tracking accounts
Actively coordinate with the Client to obtain the Client’s concurrence with Bali’s project schedule
In coordination with the Project Manager, schedule, organize, and conduct a Bali interdepartmental Project Kick-Off meeting to coordinate company-wide efforts for assigned projects; set goals and expectations for supporting departments’ efforts, including finance and accounting, labor compliance and payroll, yard operations, logistics, safety, and purchasing
Coordinate with the purchasing and Bali contracting managers to negotiate and procure all materials, subcontractors, and outside services per Bali procurement standards
Coordinate with Superintendents and other technical staff to develop work plans to meet or exceed budget goals
Actively coordinate with the Client to ensure optimal field conditions for Bali’s scope
Assist the field team in developing safe work practices, job hazard analysis, researching, and communicating safety requirements and regulations
Inspect and supervise project safety program; identify and manage hazards with the field team
Actively participate in incident review meetings
Identify impacts and changes; ensure Bali’s impact notification process is followed to reserve Bali’s right to pursue equitable compensation, develop cost, and schedule recovery plans as necessary
Prepare and negotiate cost estimates for forward-priced lump-sum change orders, and negotiate a final settlement for time-and-material change orders
Directly or by staff assignment, review and approve project expenses (invoices), and coordinate corrections where needed
Review active project productions and labor hours weekly; identify trends and, with project team members, develop recovery plans to address shortfalls and capitalize on opportunities
In coordination with the project manager, review project costs and update forecasted costs to complete estimates monthly
In coordination with the project manager, prepare quarterly costs to complete estimates and participate in cost review meetings
Develop a project closeout task checklist, assign duties to project team members, and support Bali departments, including finance and accounting, labor compliance, and payroll
In coordination with the Project Manager, negotiate final settlement to time and material change orders
Ensure all required closeout tasks are performed promptly to enable the final release of retention and commencement of warranty
Prepare content for and actively participate in joint operations, and conduct estimating reviews of project successes and opportunities for future improvement

Qualification

Underground utility experienceConstruction managementSAGE 300Contract managementLabor compliance knowledgeNegotiating skillsMultitasking abilityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of skill, ability, and experience
Proficient in SAGE 300, Windows 10, Office 365, Bluebeam, and B2W
Proficient negotiating skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work well with others
Independently manage key processes with oversight
Ability to multitask, strong organizational skills
Must be self-motivated and disciplined with a strong work ethic
Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
Working knowledge of contract management and public construction contracting principles
Working knowledge of labor compliance/prevailing wage regulations
Familiarity with and understanding of terms and conditions of common AIA Construction Contracts; familiarity with working as a subcontractor on multi-trade job sites
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment

Preferred

Preferred five years of experience in managing heavy civil, commercial, or underground utility projects

Benefits

Bali pays for health insurance.
Life insurance
Paid vacation
Sick time
Holidays
A 401(k) retirement plan
A flexible, dynamic, and fun small-team environment
Opportunities to learn and grow through ownership of your role and empowerment within the company.

Company

Bali Construction Inc.

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Founded in 1987, Bali Construction, Inc., a Minority owned General Engineering Contractor, has crafted a niche for itself in heavy civil construction.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Biruta Pachucka, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
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James Callender
Chief Financial Officer
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