Construction Manager

Skill Set Group is seeking an experienced Construction Manager based in the Orange County, CA area. This position will be on-site, hands-on project manager for various commercial/QSR construction projects throughout the Southwest US territory. The ideal candidate must have experience with all site aspects for ground-up builds within the retail/commercial industry. Extensive experience with day-to-day construction site management is also a must. This position does require a 4-year degree in Contruction Management or related field. This position will require 30-50% travel throughout the Southwest US region. This will also be a DIRECT HIRE role. Must Have: 10+ years of construction management experience with strong ground-up commercial/industrial construction, preconstruction, budgeting, estimating, contractor management, and leadership experience. Preferred Project Background: Manufacturing, production facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, food/beverage facilities, or other large operational facilities. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES10+ years of construction management experience. Strong ground-up commercial/industrial construction experience.5+ years of leadership, GC oversight, preconstruction, development, or owner's-representative experience. Strong estimating and capital-budget experience. Experience selecting and managing general contractors. Knowledge of construction contract structures including GMP, lump sum, cost-plus, design-build, and CM-at-risk. Experience managing multiple projects and construction teams. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field. Food/beverage, production, hygienic, GMP, or FSMA construction experience is highly valuable. Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD/Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera or similar construction software preferred.