Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Contracts Manager

About the Company

Palisade Builders, Inc. is a leading general contractor in the bay area with over 40 years of building multifamily, commercial, hotels, etc. with a proven track record of success. We have a full benefit package of medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, 401k, yearly bonuses, employee perks and it’s a great place to work!

We have new projects in the bay area and we are hiring! We were recently awarded a new project in Palo Alto and are putting together a team to build it.

The Project Manager’s (PM) role is to plan and manage construction activities from conception to completion of the project in a timely and cost-effective manner. The PM responsibilities include, but are not limited to; project planning, budget management, schedule implementation, compliance with quality standards, contract administration and safety program management.

The PM responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• project planning
• budget management
• schedule implementation
• compliance with quality standards
• contract administration
• safety program management

• Ensure that construction activities move according to predetermined schedule, mitigating and reporting all potential delays by monitoring the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and holding weekly status meetings with all the team members, subcontractors and clients and their consultants.
• Coordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which include clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors and laborers.
• Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards.
• Daily inspection of construction site to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other applicable regulations.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Identify the elements of project design and construction likely to produce constructability issues and plan coordination problems prior to beginning construction of the project.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, subcontractors, and clients.
• Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific scopes of the project, such as painting or plumbing.
• Prepare subcontracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements.
• Manage the budget, track project expenses and minimize exposure and risk in the project.
• Collect, review and approve progress payments submitted by all subcontractors and vendors.
• Ensure project documentation and reports are complete.
• Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Serve as a key link with the clients and review the deliverable prepared by the team.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in multi-family, wood framing, structural concrete, construction projects
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.