Hybrid Project Manager – Complex Real Estate & Facilities

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Professional development support

Paid time off

Job summary

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Manager to lead planning, design, and construction for complex development and capital projects, collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, and public agencies.

This hybrid role based in Los Angeles, CA offers the opportunity to navigate entitlement, manage budgets, schedules, and risk, and mentor junior team members while delivering high-impact facilities and real estate projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management, development, or construction management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budgets.
• Strong understanding of design, construction, and project management processes.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and project controls.
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering documentation.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and project teams throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Manage planning, design, and construction activities for technology and corporate real estate projects.
• Review and evaluate project requirements to ensure alignment with business objectives and client goals.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, schedules, and reporting tools.
• Analyze project costs, schedules, and risks to support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate procurement of design, construction, and consultant services.
• Support contract development, negotiation, review, and administration.
• Oversee the development and review of architectural and engineering drawings and bid documents.
• Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and drive accountability across stakeholders.
• Engage with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and local agencies to communicate project status and resolve issues.
• Evaluate potential budget and schedule impacts and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Lead value engineering discussions and review alternative solutions with project teams.
• Coordinate specialty consultants and peer reviews as required.
• Provide guidance and support to Assistant Project Managers and junior team members.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with project requirements, schedules, and quality standards.
• Support contract issuance, purchase orders, and progress payment reviews.
• Observe and report on construction progress, risks, and field conditions.
• Manage project closeout activities and successful turnover to clients.
• Participate in business development initiatives, networking opportunities, proposals, and client presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field

Job description

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Manager to lead planning, design, and construction for complex development and capital projects, collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, and public agencies.

This hybrid role based in Los Angeles, CA offers the opportunity to navigate entitlement, manage budgets, schedules, and risk, and mentor junior team members while delivering high-impact facilities and real estate projects.