Project Manager​/Senior Project Manager

Founded in 1946 with one crane, Bragg Companies has grown into one of the largest integrated service companies in the construction industry. With decades of expertise in crane service, rigging, and heavy haul, we remain committed to exceeding expectations and upholding the highest standards of business conduct.

As we continue to pursue new goals, it's an exciting time to join the Bragg team. We are currently hiring a Project Manager/Senior Project Manager for our Long Beach CA branch.

Job Overview:

Bragg Crane & Rigging is a union steel erector with projects in southern California. The BC&R Project Manager will oversee all aspects of structural steel construction projects from inception to completion. This includes estimating, planning, scheduling, coordinating with/managing steel fabricators and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and delivering projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of steel fabrication and erection, strong leadership skills, and proven experience managing complex steel erection construction projects in a union environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Preconstruction Phase

• Project Preparation: Lead or support structural steel erection pursuits, including preparing detailed cost estimates and bid packages, bid-quality CPM schedules and conceptual project execution plans. Collaborate with general contractors, construction managers, engineers, architects, fabricators and customers to define and finalize project scopes. Work with steel fabricators, subcontractors and internal teams to develop execution plans that align with company and project target milestones.
• Contract Review and Procurement: Review contracts for scope clarity, risk, and operational feasibility. Manage procurement of structural steel fabricators and the selection and onboarding of subcontractors.

Construction Phase

• Project Planning & Execution: Lead structural steel erection projects from estimating and planning through closeout. Develop comprehensive work plans, CPM schedules, and short-term lookahead schedules. Conduct site visits to monitor progress and resolve issues. Conduct routine site visits to assess progress, resolve issues, and maintain productivity.
• Project Safety Management: Promote a strong safety culture by preparing job and task hazard analyses, performing on-site monitoring of the work, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, CalOSHA, and company safety standards.
• Project Financial Oversight and Performance: Establish and manage project budgets, track cost performance, perform budget to actual cost variance analysis, and prepare accurate cost forecasts. Establish project schedules of values and oversee invoicing and collections to maintain positive cash flow.
• Project Change & Risk Management: Proactively manage change orders, claims, and contract compliance to mitigate risk and ensure project alignment.
• Team Leadership: Direct field supervisors, crews, and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient execution. Coordinate with fabrication and field teams to review and approve erection plans, shop drawings and field changes.
• Project Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records including RFIs, submittals, daily reports, change order logs, and financial documentation. Utilize project management software for Earned Value Management and provide regular updates to senior leadership.

Quality Assurance

• Quality Control & Assurance: Implement and manage quality control measures to ensure steel fabrication, delivery, and erection meet contractual and AISC standards.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination: Collaborate with fabricators, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and industry standards.
• Customer Satisfaction: Address client concerns and ensure erected steel structures meet all applicable quality and contractual standards.

Professional Relationships & Conduct

• Core Values & Leadership: Represent company Core Values in all interactions and decisions. Lead by example in professionalism, integrity, communication, and commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate strong, professional relationships with customers, fabricators, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Team & Culture Building: Foster a collaborative, safety-first project environment aligned with company and customer expectations.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in an applicable area of study, B.S. in Civil Engineering preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years in construction project management, including at least five (5) years of structural steel construction project management experience.
• Industry Knowledge:
  Strong knowledge of steel fabrication, erection methods, and construction codes. Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication, erection methods and construction codes, including AISC structural steel fabrication and erection criteria.
• Project Management: Deep understanding of estimating, tracking,…