Project Manager

Intelligence and National Security Alliance; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee ownership)

Career advancement

Team-focused environment

Company-sponsored events

Competitive compensation

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Millie and Severson seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, driving schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.

You will manage all phases, lead teams, oversee budgets and procurement, and mentor interns and junior staff, while promoting a strong safety culture across projects in Southern California and at our Los Alamitos headquarters.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of ground-up construction experience with a general contractor.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites throughout Southern California and our headquarters in Los Alamitos.

Responsibilities

• Managing all phases of construction project(s) from startup through closeout
• Leading project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and client communications
• Overseeing budgets, forecasting, change order management, and contract administration
• Driving project schedules and identifying opportunities for cost and schedule improvements
• Prepare and update master schedule
• Manage procurement and subcontractor performance
• Identify and mitigate risk
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong client relationships
• Support and mentor Interns, Project Engineers, and Assistant Project Managers
• Promoting and enforcing Millie and Severson's safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Project leadership

Budget management

Client relations

Job description

At Millie and Severson, we're passionate about building exceptional projects and developing exceptional people. As an employee-owned company, we've built a culture where collaboration, integrity, and teamwork come first. Our employees genuinely enjoy what they do, and it shows. From project wins and company events to mentoring the next generation of builders, we believe work should be both rewarding and enjoyable.

Many of our employee-owners have built their entire careers here because they found more than a job. They found a team, a career path, and a company invested in their success. Our culture emphasizes career growth, professional development, work-life balance, and giving our employees opportunities to make a real impact.

Why Millie and Severson?

• Employee-owned company (ESOP)
• Career advancement and leadership growth
• Collaborative, team-focused environment
• Company-sponsored events, BBQs, and celebrations throughout the year
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• A company where employees build long-term careers, not just projects

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you'll lead construction projects from preconstruction through closeout while driving schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing all phases of construction project(s) from startup through closeout
• Leading project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and client communications
• Overseeing budgets, forecasting, change order management, and contract administration
• Driving project schedules and identifying opportunities for cost and schedule improvements
• Prepare and update master schedule
• Manage procurement and subcontractor performance
• Identify and mitigate risk
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong client relationships
• Support and mentor Interns, Project Engineers, and Assistant Project Managers
• Promoting and enforcing Millie and Severson's safety culture

What We’re Looking For

• 6-10 years of ground-up construction experience with a general contractor
• Tilt-up groundup construction and/or healthcare experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated progression through a Project Engineer and/or Assistant Project Manager career path
• Strong tenure with previous employers
• Strong experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and client relationships
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout Southern California and our headquarters in Los Alamitos

Compensation & Benefits

Millie and Severson offers a competitive compensation package including ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Long Term Disability, paid time off, bonus opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

Ready to Lead?

If you're an experienced construction professional looking for the next step in your career with a company that values teamwork, integrity, and long-term growth, we'd love to hear from you.