Firm:BERGEMAN GROUPwww.bergemangroup.comConstruction Management Consulting FirmLocation: Los Angeles, CAJob Starts: Open ImmediatelyPROJECT DIRECTOR:The Project Director leads the team that is responsible for ensuring the successful completion of all project types from initial programming and due diligence, through design, preconstruction, construction, and finally, project close out. The Project Director is capable of directing and mentoring others to successfully complete all project tasks. In some cases, and on certain projects, the Project Director may self-perform tasks in lieu of delegating them to others.The Project Director is typically the point person managing the relationship with the client through effective and regular communication, ensuring reasonable expectations are established and ensuring that results are delivered on time and on budget.The Project Director is responsible for maintaining the profitability of the project for Bergeman Group while ensuring client satisfaction. Project Directors are also responsible for identifying new opportunities to appropriately expand the scope of services with the existing client.Under the direction of the Project Director, the Project Managers reporting to him/her will lead the project team, or portions of the project team, and is responsible for ensuring the successful completion of projects from initial programming and due diligence, through design, preconstruction, construction, and finally, project close out, and is capable of managing or self-performing most project tasks. In some cases, Project Managers may be appointed by the Project Director to be the primary point person managing the relationship with the client through effective and regular communication, ensuring reasonable expectations are established and ensuring that results are delivered on time and on budget.Under the direction of the Project Director, Project Managers are responsible for maintaining the profitability of their projects, while ensuring client satisfaction. Project Managers are also responsible for identifying and reporting to the Project Director any new opportunities to appropriately expand the scope of services with the existing client.General Responsibilities:1. Serve as the primary point of contact for the Client and ensure that expectations are met and reflect the duties and deliverables outlined in the BG-Owner contract agreement.2. Develop a communication plan to include reporting protocols, meetings schedules, key contacts and Client signoff. Maintain regular contact with the Client, providing regular updates according to established communication plan.3. Work with Project Accounting to keep budget update to date. Manage the budgets and maintain BG’s profitability on all projects for which the PM is responsible.4. Ensure that the project team understands the general scope, design requirements, budget and deliverables outlined in each contract agreement. The agreed upon budget and level of service will dictate the depth, breadth and level of detail of deliverables and level of service.5. Oversee and monitor the project team; BG, Owner, Contractors, Consultants, Manufacturers, Public Authorities, etc.6. Prepare, distribute, and maintain all correspondence including memos, meeting minutes, letters, checklists, client update reports, and other similar project reporting documents and/or assign a member of the Project Team to manage and ensure that it is completed.7. Prepare project progress reports, and at all times keep senior leaders informed of what is transpiring with the clients and projects.8. Ensure that project and software tools are up to date to enable accurate progress and accounting reporting.9. Plan and facilitate design development, pre-bid, construction, owner update, scheduling, and other coordination meetings.10. For each project, take the necessary steps to manage BG’s cash flow, including monthly review of client billings and accounts receivable. Take the necessary steps to ensure timely payments from clients, including coordinating invoicing changes with the BG accounting department if needed.11. Project Directors and Managers will likely be responsible for multiple projects at the same time, and the Project Team may vary from project to project.12. As the primary contact with the Client, the Project Director or Manager is responsible for identifying new opportunities such as expanded services or changes in the scope of workPre-Construction Phase:1. Verify that contracts for BG’s services are approved, signed and executed, work with Client Services to ensure a seamless transition from project sales to active project management.2. Work with Client Services and Project Accounting to ensure that that project start-up requirements are followed and correctly set up in project management software and tools.3. Leveraging the BG process, develop the work plan for each project, reflecting the agreed upon budget, scope, design and deliverables, and coordinate with the senior leaders to establish the project team, budget, and schedule.4. Oversee the design process and during design development, communicate to Design Specialists and Consultants the project’s goals and restrictions including the intent of BG’s scope, the Project scope, the needed construction documents, start and completion schedules, and budget constraints.5. Pre-qualify contractors and when possible, assist Design Consultants with the assembly and distribution of bid packages for contractor pricing. Provide for bid coordination including assisting owners with bid opening, review, and presentation of bid summary documents.6. Assist clients with contract negotiations and prepare Owner-Contractor agreements for BG’s clients when requested.7. Track and distribute architect’s supplemental instructions (ASI), bulletins, field directives and similar documents prepared by Design Specialists and/or Consultants.8. Negotiate and prepare Owner-Contractor change orders in a timely manner on the client’s behalf.9. Verify that shop drawings, submittals, and requests for information (RFI’s) are checked by BG’s Construction Services or Design staff or consultants and that they are returned to Owners and contractors in a reasonable time so as to avoid delays to the project.Construction Phase:1. Evaluate construction progress and anticipate project troubles or delays. Advise the client when the contractors’ progress will exceed contractual limits. Negotiate any additional fees with the client if they are necessary for continuation of BG’s services due to the contractors extended construction period or owner approved changes.2. If within BG’s scope, examine monthly contractor applications for payment and validate against actual work completed in the field. Upon validation, forward applications for payment to the Owner, including lien releases, for distribution of funds to the contractor.3. When additional drawings, details, or specifications are needed to clarify conditions during construction, coordinate our response with the appropriate Design Specialists or Consultants.4. Assist BG Field Services team with punch lists and final inspections. Using this information, prepare certificates of substantial completion for each project when necessary. After completion of the punch list, and execution of all warranty and project closeout documents, forward the contractors’ final application for payment to the Owner, including lien releases, for final distribution of funds.Qualifications:1. Graduate from a 4-year college or university with a degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, construction engineering or a similarly related field, or have demonstrated competence to function in this position.2. Minimum 10 years of related industry experience.3. Capable of preparing written documentation such as letters and reports on a professional level.4. Ability to manage people and possess the communication skills to manage the project team and its participants.5. Prioritize and delegate tasks and have the ability to multi-task.6. Possess a detail-oriented approach7. Have advanced knowledge of MS Office, Deltek DPS, Owner-Insite, etc. Working knowledge of AutoCAD is helpful.8. Interested in obtaining one or more credentials such as CCCS, AIC, CPC, RRO, RWC, etc.9. Strongly encouraged to become licensed in your field of study.Benefits:SalaryPaid Time OffBonus ProgramProfit Sharing Program401k ProgramMedical, Vision and Dental Benefits IncludedTeam AtmosphereJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:• 401(k)• 401(k) matching• Dental insurance• Disability insurance• Flexible spending account• Health insurance• Health savings account• Life insurance• Paid time off• Parental leave• Referral program• Retirement plan• Vision insuranceSchedule:• Monday to FridaySupplemental Pay:• Bonus payCOVID-19 considerations:To keep employees and clients safe, masks, gloves, safety glasses and other PPE will be provided and is required on job sites and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.Work Location:• One locationWork Remotely:• No