Onsite LA Construction Project Manager: Junior–Mid

National Association of Women in Construction; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace recognition

Generous PTO

Wellness benefits

Global boutique firm culture

Job summary

MGAC in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Junior to Mid Construction Project Manager to join our team on-site for 4–5 days per week, supporting multi-phased projects and coordinating with clients and the construction team.

The ideal candidate has a degree in construction management or related field and at least 3 years' experience in construction project management, including base-building, commercial, or life sciences projects, with strong scheduling and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in construction management, Business, Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical) or related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in construction project management with a thorough understanding of the building design and construction process.
• Construction management experience related to base building, commercial, cultural, life sciences, corporate fit-out and/or developer work. Experience with site construction.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in essential software applications, including MS Office, MS Project or Primavera P6, Adobe Acrobat or similar PDF tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Nitro), and project management platforms such as Procore or equivalent.
• Ability to read construction drawings. Growing technical knowledge of major building systems including MEP, FLS.
• Understanding and growing knowledge of scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera P6

Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member of a team of dynamic project managers in executing multi-phased projects, maintaining client expectations, and evolving project demands.
• Experience with construction oversight, design management, contract management and project communications.
• Responsible for monitoring progress in the field, schedule analysis, and quality control.
• Opportunity to build trust with and have direct interface with the construction team and client decision-makers.
• Participate in high level meetings, including strategic planning, budgeting, scheduling, initiation, procurement, execution, monitoring, and closeout phases of the project.
• Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee and prepare accurate project documentation for all phases of the project.
• Advocate on behalf of the client during disputes, disagreements, modifications or change orders.
• Participate in tracking and processing invoices, purchase orders, and other financial commitments, exposures and obligations.
• Maintain relationships with the wider construction industry, trade associates, vendors, and professional organizations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in construction management or related field

Tools

MS Office

MS Project/Primavera P6

Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

MGAC in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Junior to Mid Construction Project Manager to join our team on-site for 4–5 days per week, supporting multi-phased projects and coordinating with clients and the construction team.

The ideal candidate has a degree in construction management or related field and at least 3 years' experience in construction project management, including base-building, commercial, or life sciences projects, with strong scheduling and communication skills.