Construction Project Manager

The KYA Group; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The KYA Group, based in Santa Ana, California, is seeking a seasoned construction manager to lead public works and school projects. The role involves overseeing all phases of construction, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to schedules and budgets.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in California public works and K-12 projects, with a proven record of managing project teams and fostering client relationships. Proficiency in tools like Procore and Microsoft Project is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with California public works and K-12 construction.
• Strong understanding of DSA procedures and documentation.
• Effective in managing multiple projects and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage public works and school construction projects.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Construction Management

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

KYA is a California-based General Contractor specializing in public works, K-12 educational facilities, and municipal construction projects. We deliver high-quality construction solutions through strong leadership, collaboration, and accountability while maintaining a commitment to safety, integrity, and client satisfaction.

Position Summary

• Lead, direct, and manage all phases of public works and school construction projects throughout California. Coordinate with field operations, subcontractors, consultants, and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead in the development of high-performing project teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while fostering a trusted advisor approach.
• Demonstrate a high standard of accountability, professionalism, and integrity.
• Provide leadership that promotes collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of project contract documents including plans, specifications, schedules, DSA requirements, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate communication between owners, architects, consultants, inspectors, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Lead preconstruction activities including budgeting, scheduling, procurement planning, and constructability reviews.
• Review construction documents for constructability, DSA coordination, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC).
• Prepare bid packages, trade scopes of work, procurement schedules, and subcontractor buyouts.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, billing, and overall financial performance.
• Schedule, conduct, and document owner meetings, subcontractor meetings, DSA meetings, and coordination meetings.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, deferred approvals, and subcontract administration processes.
• Collaborate with Superintendents to maintain schedule, quality, safety, and DSA compliance objectives.
• Ensure compliance with DSA requirements, public works regulations, OSHA safety standards, and company policies.
• Lead project closeout activities including punch lists, warranties, as-built documentation, DSA closeout requirements, and final turnover.
• Promote a positive team culture focused on accountability, communication, and successful project delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• A positive, professional, solutions-oriented mindset
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment
• A strong leader with excellent organizational and communication skills
• A strong executor with real construction management experience
• Someone who is receptive to feedback and motivated to grow professionally
• A team player with strong ownership, accountability, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively
• 5 years of experience with California public works, K-12 construction, and DSA projects required
• Strong understanding of DSA procedures, inspections, submittals, deferred approvals, and closeout documentation
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office preferred

Reporting Structure

• This position reports to the Project Executive