Mallis Workshop / TM Design Build

Archinect; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mallis Workshop is a Los Angeles-based general contracting and design-build firm specializing in high-end single-family residences, custom estates, and ranch development. We are seeking a Project Operations Manager to help guide residential construction projects from early preconstruction and budgeting through construction and closeout.

This role combines estimating with architectural coordination and field project management.

Qualifications

• 8 years or more years of relevant experience in preconstruction, estimating, project management, architectural coordination, or a combination of these areas.
• Background in architecture, construction management, or a related field. Equivalent field experience will be considered.
• Experience with high-end residential construction and an appreciation for detailed architectural design.
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and details.
• Experience preparing estimates, reviewing subcontractor proposals, and developing clear scopes of work is a plus.
• Strong organization, communication, and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative, proactive approach to solving problems and coordinating across design and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural, structural, civil, landscape, interior design, lighting, MEP drawings and project specifications to understand the complete project scope.
• Prepare conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, and cost updates as designs evolve.
• Develop bid packages and clearly defined scopes of work for subcontractors and vendors.
• Solicit pricing, prepare detailed bid comparisons, and evaluate proposals for scope gaps, exclusions, overlaps, and inconsistencies.
• Coordinate with architects and designers to clarify details and identify constructability issues, coordination conflicts, and potential cost impacts.
• Evaluate design alternatives and value engineering opportunities while preserving architectural intent.
• Work closely with field teams to resolve drawing discrepancies, design challenges, and budget coordination issues before work commences in the field.
• Develop architectural details that support the project’s design, budget, and quality goals.
• Carry knowledge gained during estimating phases into construction to support informed field decisions.
• Participate in design and coordination meetings, track decisions and responsibilities, and drive follow-up.
• Proactively raise concerns with proposed solutions and maintain design continuity throughout the project.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Estimating

Architectural coordination

Budgeting

Job description

Project Operations Manager

Mallis Workshop / TM Design Build Employer

Los Angeles, CA, USLocation:

Thu, Oct 22 '26Posted On

$100,000 - $120,000 annually Pay:

Mallis Workshop | High-End Residential Construction

Mallis Workshop is a Los Angeles based general contracting and design build firm specializing in high end single family residences, custom estates, and ranch development. With projects across Los Angeles, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Ojai, and Santa Barbara, the firm is known for bridging design ambition with construction precision.

We are seeking a Project Operations Manager to help guide residential construction projects from early preconstruction and budgeting through construction and closeout. This role combines estimating with architectural coordination and field project management. It is an opportunity to own projects of exceptional quality from first budget to final walkthrough by keeping design intent, project budgets, construction documents, and execution aligned.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural, structural, civil, landscape, interior design, lighting, MEP drawings and project specifications to understand the complete project scope.
• Prepare conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, and cost updates as designs evolve.
• Develop bid packages and clearly defined scopes of work for subcontractors and vendors.
• Solicit pricing, prepare detailed bid comparisons, and evaluate proposals for scope gaps, exclusions, overlaps, and inconsistencies.
• Coordinate with architects and designers to clarify details and identify constructability issues, coordination conflicts, and potential cost impacts.
• Evaluate design alternatives and value engineering opportunities while preserving architectural intent.
• Work closely with field teams to resolve drawing discrepancies, design challenges, and budget coordination issues before work commences in the field.
• Develop architectural details that support the project’s design, budget, and quality goals.
• Carry knowledge gained during estimating phases into construction to support informed field decisions.
• Participate in design and coordination meetings, track decisions and responsibilities, and drive follow-up.
• Proactively raise concerns with proposed solutions and maintain design continuity throughout the project.
• Reports to Director of Operations
• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 8 years or more years of relevant experience in preconstruction, estimating, project management, architectural coordination, or a combination of these areas.
• Background in architecture, construction management, or a related field. Equivalent field experience will be considered.
• Experience with high-end residential construction and an appreciation for detailed architectural design.
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and details.
• Experience preparing estimates, reviewing subcontractor proposals, and developing clear scopes of work is a plus.
• Strong organization, communication, and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative, proactive approach to solving problems and coordinating across design and construction teams.