Building Systems Manager

PCL Construction; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, California seeks a seasoned Construction Systems Manager to oversee building systems reviews, submittals, and commissioning. You will coordinate mechanical and electrical disciplines, manage change notices, and ensure schedule alignment with project goals.

You will lead a team, liaise with stakeholders, and drive continuous improvements in building systems performance. A strong background in construction and code compliance is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; tradesperson or postsecondary diploma/degree in a related discipline preferred.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in mechanical/electrical construction, including 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Immediate knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, principles, and practices.
• Ability to facilitate coordination of mechanical, electrical, architectural, civil, and structural drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of construction law and building codes; ability to apply them as required.
• Strong verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills with multitasking and delegation.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new software and processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensures reviews of building system trades’ progress for compliance with drawings, specs, quality, schedule, and constructability.
• Processes critical building systems submittals, coordination documents, and reports.
• Manages coordination of the drawing process and provides direction on model coordination as required.
• Provides input on schedule development and implementation for building systems execution and architecturally related sequencing.
• Reviews prime contracts and building systems subcontract details; communicates risks to the project team.
• Reviews, negotiates, and processes change notices/orders related to building systems and assesses effects on budget and schedule.
• Leads the project team and is responsible for overall execution of the building systems commissioning process.
• Provides recommendations to site staff on project-specific improvements impacting building systems.
• Develops and maintains strong customer-focused relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Postsecondary diploma/degree in mechanical/electrical/controls

Job description

Requisition ID10103-Posted07/31/2026-Operations-California Buildings-Los Angeles, California

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.

The salary range for this position is $158,000 and $204,000 per annum, based on experience and qualifications.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future.

Employee Status:Regular Full-Time

Company:PCL Construction Services, Inc.

Primary Location:Los Angeles, California

Responsibilities

• Ensures the reviews of building system trades’ progress for compliance with drawings, specifications, quality, schedule, and constructability. Identifies risks and opportunities and communicates to the project team.
• Processes critical building systems submittals, coordination documents, and reports.
• Manages the coordination of the drawing process and provides direction on model coordination, as required.
• Provides input on schedule development and implementation to the project team as they pertain to the execution of building systems and ensures correct sequencing and correlation to the architectural aspects of project.
• Reviews and understands prime contract and building systems subcontract details. Identifies and communicates risks and opportunities to the project team and ensures contract management of the trade contractors.
• Reviews, negotiates, and processes change notices/orders related to building systems and assesses their effect on the project budget scope, and schedule.
• Leads the project team and is responsible overall for the execution of the building systems commissioning process.
• Provides recommendations to project site staff regarding project-specific improvements that may impact building systems.
• Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Tradesperson or postsecondary diploma/degree in a related discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, controls) is preferred.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in mechanical/electrical construction, including 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Immediate knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, principles, and practices.
• Ability to facilitate the coordination of mechanical, electrical, architectural, civil, and structural drawings specifications.
• Knowledge of relevant construction law and associated impacts, and ability to apply building codes, as required.
• Uses effective verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Planning, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize tasks with conflicting deadlines, and delegate tasks.
• Understanding od decision-making authority and ability to present solutions.
• Ability to quickly adapt and become proficient with new software.