Company Overview
Downstream Services, Inc. is a family owned and operated, general engineering contractor that specializes in the assessment, maintenance and rehabilitation of stormwater, wastewater, and underground utility systems. We have continuously provided critical environmental solutions in California for more than 22 years and are recognized for our dynamic approach and professionalism within the industry.
Summary
We are seeking a Project Manager to lead our Underground and Instrumentation Department. This role will be pivotal in overseeing all complex construction and rehabilitation projects including bidding, planning, startup, execution, monitoring, and closeout in accordance with contract documents and internal processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and a detailed understanding of construction drawings, specifications, project sequencing, and scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets
- Responsible for the estimating and proposal process
- Coordinate project activities with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
- Monitor performance and recommend schedule changes, cost adjustments or additional resources
- Review project proposal or plan to fully understand the scope of the work and contract to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
- Conduct site visits to assess project status and address any issues that arise during construction
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders on project progress and outcomes
- Generate and audit project status, budget, and profit and loss reports
- Perform accurate financial forecasting to ensure Department profitability goals are met
- Provide an environment where dynamic communication occurs between Assistant Project Manager(s), Project Assistant(s), Superintendent(s), and Foremen
- Embrace company culture, mission, and values
- Other activities, duties, and responsibilities assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED, required
- 5+ years of proven and successful Project Management experience on construction projects, including government projects of $3M or larger
- 5+ years of proven and successful Management/Supervisory experience, required
- 2+ years of college education from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction, or relevant education, required
- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or relevant education, preferred
- Formal Project Management training with certification, preferred
- Understanding of construction project sequencing and scheduling
- Understanding of construction drawings and specifications as well as constructability
- Knowledge and understanding of state and federal prevailing wage requirements
- Display high levels of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations
- Strong analytical, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
- Highly effective communicator both written and verbal
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with Bluebeam, Procore, Sage/Salesforce, ArcGIS, and MS Office applications; including Project or similar scheduling software
- Background check is required and must maintain security clearance for base access
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license required, and favorable driving record
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
