Construction Project Manager

Athens Services; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Profit Sharing & Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Life Insurance

Recognition programs

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Baldwin Park is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee complex construction projects. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder coordination. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and over 7 years of experience in project management within the operations sector. This role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits such as 401K and employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in operations, preferably in waste management.
• Expert knowledge of process improvement techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, execution, and closeout of construction projects.
• Manage project budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Support capital planning and project prioritization.
• Oversee permitting and regulatory approvals.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering

MBA or MS Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Project management software

Job description

The Construction Project Manager leads cross functional project management efforts to ensure successful delivery of complex construction and operational projects. This role oversees project prioritization, resource planning, budgeting, progress tracking, and ROI measurement.

The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for ensuring all assigned projects are properly scoped, designed, and executed with strict control over scope, budget, and schedule. The primary objective is to deliver high quality construction projects on time and within budget, using the most cost effective and efficient methods.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for the planning, design, execution, and closeout of assigned construction projects, including new facility development, facility expansions, renovations, and capital improvement initiatives. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within approved budgets, and in alignment with operational and business goals.
• Manage and coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure designs are constructible, cost‑effective, operationally efficient, and compliant with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage front‑end project development activities, including feasibility analysis, scope definition, conceptual estimates, schedules, risk assessments, and capital approval documentation. Support capital planning efforts by contributing to business cases, ROI evaluations, and project prioritization decisions.
• Oversee permitting, entitlements, and regulatory approvals by coordinating with local, state, and federal authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs). Proactively manage zoning, code compliance, inspections, and approval milestones to mitigate schedule and regulatory risks.
• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and Estimate Final Costs (EFCs). Monitor cost trends, evaluate financial impacts, manage contingencies, and ensure strict adherence to internal financial controls and reporting requirements.
• Create, manage, and control integrated project schedules, including design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities. Identify critical path items, manage contractor resources, and ensure milestone and completion date compliance.
• Support the preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts, including scopes of work, unit pricing, bid alternates, procurement strategies, and operational constraints. Manage change orders in accordance with departmental guidelines, ensuring accurate scope, schedule, and budget adjustments.
• Identify, assess, and actively manage project risks across safety, cost, schedule, quality, operational continuity, and regulatory compliance. Develop mitigation strategies and elevate material risks and recommended actions to leadership in a timely manner.
• Maintain consistent and transparent communication with internal leadership, operations teams, clients, and external partners regarding project status, financial performance, risks, schedule impacts, and operational considerations. Prepare executive‑level updates and presentations to support informed decision‑making.
• Lead commissioning, startup, and project closeout activities. Ensure systems perform as designed and coordinate operational readiness, training, warranties, as‑built documentation, and structured turnover to operations with clearly defined acceptance criteria.
• Demonstrate proficiency in construction and project management software and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Utilize project and contract management systems effectively for documentation, reporting, and daily operational needs.
• Perform additional duties as required to support departmental initiatives, organizational goals, and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering
• 7+ years of project and portfolio management experience in an operations and service based organization, preferably in the waste management industry
• Knowledge of project management/construction management and demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of projects more than $5M annually.
• Knowledge of project accounting, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, document management, contract management and cost forecasting.
• Expert knowledge of Process Improvement techniques and methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to drive and manage change
• Excellent communication skills across all levels. Ability to prepare presentations for department management review that drive related decisions.
• Excellent collaboration and ability to build internal and external relationships
• Able to effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or MS Engineering
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Six Sigma/Lean certification or experience
• Agile Project Management certifications or experience
• Experience with Work Day
• Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, & noise occasionally
• Exposure to grease, oil, chemicals, & wet conditions occasionally
• Primarily works in office setting, but will be required to travel in the field
• 401K, Profit Sharing & Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Recognition programs

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran