Project Manager III

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Construction Project Manager Facilities (PM) to join our Facilities Engineering, Design & Construction (EDC) organization based in San Diego, CA.

PMs work within the Project Implementation team whose primary focus is the implementation of capital projects. We are trusted and reliable resources for our business partners and customers in the development of infrastructure to meet the company mission, and our success contributes to the execution of our customers objectives.

PMs will work as part of a project team and be paired up with a construction manager and project administrator. The ideal PM has extensive project experience in the defense, aerospace, laboratory, and manufacturing sectors supporting work between $20K-$40M. To be successful you must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced work environment with evolving requirements that will require focus and follow through in a timely manner. A qualified PM will be organized, an excellent communicator, and always demonstrate a calm and professional demeanor. The PM will be responsible for all aspects of project execution with a particular focus on budget and schedule adherence for all assigned projects.

Projects will be located throughout the Contiguous United States (CONUS) requiring occasional overnight travel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews, develops, and presents data concerning facility modifications by understanding the customer’s needs.
• Maintains project budgets and provides monthly spend forecasting, technical evaluations for change orders, and cost justifications for funding requests for assigned projects.
• Collaborates with internal architectural, engineering, and pre-construction staff to determine scope, specifications, costs, and schedules.
• Coordinates with architecture and/or engineering firms in developing design criteria to complete construction drawings.
• Facilitates design review process for all project stakeholders ensuring design meets basis of design and project objectives.
• Facilitates value engineering exercises as necessary and recognizes opportunities with formative and abstract reasoning.
• Works with internal procurement team from RFP through project closeout.
• Monitors project schedules, timelines, and milestones from initiation to completion to achieve goals.
• Facilitates and/or attends various meetings including, but not limited to, OAC’s, internal project update meetings, scheduling and project controls meetings, lessons learned, etc.
• Utilizes various software to track schedule and budget.
• Maintains, analyzes, updates, and develops various electronic and hard copy records/reports and makes brief presentations as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

 

• Typically requires a Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least five of those years in project management. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate an extensive understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management as well as the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.
• CCM and/or PMP certification desired.
• Experience as an owner’s representative desired.
• Experience utilizing SAP or equivalent financial management software is desired.
• Understanding of MEP systems (medium voltage distribution, process piping, humidification systems, building automation systems, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Experience with cloud-based construction management platforms (i.e. Procore or equal) required.
• Must have experience with ICD 705 and TEMPEST construction requirements.
• Must have a thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
• Must be able to work in high pressure environment with extensive experience in negotiation, relationship building, and the ability to adapt to change while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.
• Must possess: (1) the ability to initiate, plan and manage projects; (2) the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine matters of diverse scope and nature; (3) strong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and (4) the ability to work independently and lead in a team.
• Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.