Project Manager

Company Profile:

Plant Prefab is a certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation that manufactures customized prefabricated building components—enabling general contractors, developers, and homebuilders to construct high-quality architectural homes faster, more reliably, and more affordably. From its $40M, 270,000-square-foot automated factory in Tejon Ranch—the first in the nation purpose-built to produce both modular and panelized housing components at scale—Plant can manufacture 1,000–2,000 homes per year. Its patented Plant Building System™ combines automation, design flexibility, and sustainable construction to deliver superior quality and efficiency compared to traditional building methods. Plant brings extensive experience in fire-resilient construction and is currently involved in dozens of rebuilding projects comprising dozens of homes in Altadena, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu.

Job Summary:

Plant is seeking a Project Manager to expertly facilitate and manage the execution of various projects from early design to production and site installation. Candidates must have at least 3+ years of experience in modular / offsite construction, with a strong understanding of the coordination required between design, manufacturing, and field installation. Plant Project Managers are the central point of contact and information for our projects and accountable to ensure that every project is completed on-time, on-budget, and with high customer satisfaction. Project Managers work closely and seamlessly with factory and field personnel, purchasing, estimating, business development and design teams to ensure project delivery. The ideal candidate will be able to expertly manage project schedules (including Gantt charting and timelines), information flow, costs, RFIs, submittals and change orders. The position can be based in our Tejon Ranch, CA office or a hybrid of remote / field visits and report to the Head of Project Management. Candidate must be located within the Greater LA or Bakersfield area.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the customer experience by overseeing prefabricated projects from feasibility stage and design into production.
• Directly oversee projects during design/precon, through material procurement and into manufacturing to ensure strict adherence to project specifications and scope of work.
• Interpret Architectural and SMEPF (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire protection) construction documents and understand their integration within the overall building design.
• Resolve construction conflicts during the design and engineering phases of preconstruction.
• Coordinate the creation of project objectives, schedules, and budgets, coordinating and communicating with clients, architects, developers, general contractors, engineers, MEP designers, state and local jurisdictions.
• Coordinate value engineering efforts and alternative solutions with project owner, designers, engineers, and subcontractors
• Coordinate project team to ensure timely submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and plan revisions.
• Create and submit accurate change orders.
• Coordinate procurement schedules and provide takeoffs to the purchasing department to ensure accurate and timely delivery of materials.
• Manage preconstruction schedules, monitor project progress, and resolve issues as they arise.
• Act as the primary point of contact and communicate project status to all stakeholders.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, reports, pictures, and videos.
• Ensure that quality standards and requirements are met for all projects.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports.