Senior Project Manager

This is an opportunity to join one of southern California’s leading General Engineering Contractors. Founded in 1965, C. A. Rasmussen, Inc. builds some of the most complex and noteworthy transportation and infrastructure projects in the region. At C. A. Rasmussen, Inc., we believe that our people are our greatest asset. The company is dedicated to attracting, developing and retaining future generations of leaders.

The Senior Project Manager position is responsible for providing overall administrative and technical direction for complex projects of varying sizes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing projects within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. They will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule.
• Interface with client representatives, union officials, and subcontractors. Update relevant stakeholders or team members on the project progress
• Set project timeline and monitor project deliverables
• Plan, coordinate and/or supervise activities of all company personnel on assigned project(s) to make certain work is completed under budget and on schedule.
• Authorize/approve all project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, change requests, etc.
• Ensure all company, client, and project policies, procedures, and standards are followed to make certain we adhere to core values.
• Maintain official project log and documentation files in order to track project status.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Manage job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.
• Coach and support project team members with tasks you assign them
• Perform additional assignments per management's direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum ten years’ heavy civil construction experience with at least 5 years in a Project Manager role
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), company policies, procedures and standards; union jurisdiction, labor agreements
• Strong business acumen in project planning and management
• Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory, and planning skills required
• Caltrans experience preferred
• Negotiation skills essential
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge of Hard Dollar software, Vista by Viewpoint ERP System, HCSS applications preferred

Location: TBD (Project specific within an approximate 45-mile radius of our Valencia, CA corporate office).

Benefits at a Glance:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• 100% Employer sponsored coverage for employees and eligible dependents in medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Industry leading 401(k) with 4% matching contributions
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Additional perks and benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

C. A. Rasmussen, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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