Construction Manager - Los Angeles, CA

VetJobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensel Phelps in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a construction leader to manage planning, safety, procurement, scheduling, and cost control for major projects. The role emphasizes collaboration with owners, architects, and engineers to deliver complex facilities on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has ten years of construction experience, strong knowledge of methods, and a driver’s license, with a track record of high-performance teamwork and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Ten years of construction experience required.
• Associates degree required; degree in CM/Engineering/Business preferred.
• Proven knowledge of construction methods, safety, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate safety into planning and execution; enforce policies.
• Pre-job planning and mobilization.
• Procurement and purchasing responsibilities.
• Scheduling and cost control; review of cost reports.
• Manage submittals and logs; ensure timely processing.
• Expedite vendors and subcontractors; manage payments and change orders.
• Maintain quality control standards and commissioning.
• Recruitment and staff development; team performance.

Skills

MS Office 365

Adobe Suite

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Associates

Degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Business

Tools

MS Project

Adobe Suite

Job description

Job Description

Compensation Range

$125,000 - $150,000 (USD) Anual Base Salary (California only)

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee‑owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting‑edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is properly incorporated into job planning and execution; promote accountability among staff members and subcontractors as it relates to the project safety policies; and enforce these policies by actively participating in all safety-related functions
• Pre‑job planning and mobilization
• Purchasing responsibility
• Scheduling
• Maintain open communication through regular visits with the customer and Architect/Engineer and probe for problems which may not be obvious to jobsite personnel
• Ensure Project and Office Engineers have the knowledge, ability, and workload to properly review and process submittals in a timely manner through tracking of submittal transmittal and delivery logs
• Expediting of vendors and subcontractors
• Progress Payments from Owner and to Subcontractors
• Change orders and change estimates
• Weekly and monthly review of job cost reports and preparation of monthly analysis
• Carefully analyze cost and schedule problems and initiate alternatives which will cause a course correction
• Ensure the Quality Control Plan is set up for the project; set the tone for enforcing the quality standards for the project by attending and participating in the buyout and pre‑mobilization meetings; and be alert to a deviation from our quality standards and ensure proper corrective action is initiated
• Implement the Commissioning Manual to ensure a properly function building
• Recruitment and personnel evaluation, development, and retention
• Remain current with industry best practices and new technology
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Regional Construction Manager or as required by the project team.

Minimum Education Required

Associates

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business preferred
• Professional accreditations desirable

Ten Years’ Experience In Construction Required

• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to function as part of a high‑performance team
• Excellent working knowledge of construction methods, facilities operations and building systems
• Familiarity with strategic planning
• Ability to work collaboratively in mobile work environment
• Software proficiency in MS Office 365 (Excel, Project, Word, SharePoint) and Adobe Suite) and report writing applications
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity. Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer. The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration. Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas. The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen. Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements. Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps at various heights. Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch. Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist. Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate. Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures. Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business preferred.

City

Los Angeles

State

California

Job Category

Management

Job Code

Construction1 Construction

Affiliate Sponsor

Hensel Phelps

Salary Range

>$100,000