Construction Project Manager
Job Description Title: Construction Project Manager Location: Onsite Universal City, CA Ekman Associates is a management consulting firm that specializes in developing business, digital, and technology strategy, delivering solutions, and addressing human resource demands. Summary: Looking for a skilled Construction Project Manager to work with Studio Design & Construction Team in Universal City, CA. Responsible for all aspects of project delivery from preliminary development through construction completion. The candidate should have a strong background in project management, with proven expertise in managing detailed budget and construction schedules. Excellent communication and team-building skills, which are essential for delivering projects in a complex, fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders. Key Skills Proficient in Microsoft Outlook/Excel/Project/PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Procore, and AutoCAD. Responsibilities: Project Delivery: Manage all phases of project delivery from preliminary scoping and planning to construction, closeout, and turnover. Focus on projects supported by a combination of internal union trades under Facilities and external contractors. Budget and Schedule Management: Develop, track, and manage project budgets and schedule, including critical path activities and budget forecasting, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. Coordination and Communication: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, contractors, consultants, vendors, and public agency employees. Stakeholder Engagement: Set, meet, and exceed expectations while communicating regularly with clients, executives, and stakeholders to provide project updates, balance project goals with larger organizational needs. Issue Resolution: Address technical, design, and logistical challenges by coordinating with consultants, external vendors, and internal trades to ensure compliance with program, design, and quality standards. Permitting and Compliance: Engage with public agencies to manage plan reviews, permitting, and conflict resolution, ensuring all project goals and regulatory requirements are met. Record Management: Maintain accurate files and manage record documents throughout the project lifecycle. Reporting: Report on project status, schedule, and financials in weekly updates, offering corrective action as necessary. Safety and Compliance: Promote safe work environments and ensure projects comply with applicable codes, regulatory requirements, and internal EHS protocols. Cross-Team Collaboration: Lead, collaborate on, and participate in duties that support the broader goals and objectives of the Facilities & Administration Team. Qualifications: Executer – Using strong business acumen, inciteful analytical skills, and superior process/project management skills you manage through competing priorities within a matrixed environment Communicates with ease – written and verbal with internal and external teams Self-starter – motivated, can work with minimal guidance, and can identify helpful resources to get the job done Customer Service Champion – Put customers and our people first. Excellent client management and presentation experience. Impeccable attention to detail – Bring customer requests to life by organizing the team's daily work plans and scheduling commitments Juggler – Manage multiple tasks and priorities and move them all along effectively while keeping stakeholders updating and informed 5 years experience in project management, with specific expertise in managing construction projects involving union trades. 5 years experience in managing detailed budget and construction schedules effectively. Detailed knowledge of industry practices and a proven track record of quality control on progressively more complex and diverse projects. 5 years experience presenting all aspects of project progress to a wide range of audiences. 5 years experience in construction document preparation and field observation with thorough knowledge of building materials, specifications, and construction techniques. 5 years experience in dealing with public agencies and building/zoning codes Qualified Candidates Only: If you wish to learn more about this opportunity and additional qualifications/responsibilities, please submit your resume. To learn more about Ekman Associates, Inc. please visit our website at www.ekmanassociates.com.
