Project Manager

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking a qualified Project Manager for diverse commercial projects in Los Angeles. The role demands 3 to 20+ years of industry experience and a proven track record delivering complex projects with emphasis on customer delight.

Candidates should manage teams, schedules, and costs while maintaining safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Construction Management related field.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability on diverse project teams.
• Experience delivering complex projects with focus on safety, schedule, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams across commercial construction sites.
• Manage schedules, budgets and change orders to meet targets.
• Interface with owners, architects, engineers, and on-site management teams.
• Oversee subcontractor coordination and buy‑out efforts.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Scheduling

Cost control

Communication

Problem solving

Construction management

Change orders

Subcontract management

Project accounting

Education

BS in Engineering

Construction Management

Engineering Technology

Tools

Scheduling software

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

As a ‘National ENR Top 25 General Contractor’ that values its employees and fosters a positive and supportive culture, Whiting-Turner is seeking a qualified project manager for various commercial projects in a fast paced, entrepreneurial, team-based working environment.

Qualified candidates shall possess 3 to 20+ years of experience in the industry and a track record for delivering complex projects with minimal delays and emphasis on delighting the customer. It is important for a candidate to have a proven ability to manage a team, schedule and costs while focused on the safety and quality on the project.

The following experience and skill set are preferred:

• Ability to be a leader and mentor as part of diverse team.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of construction principles and ambition to succeed/advance.
• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Practitioner of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing financial impacts on site.
• Proven ability to plan, schedule and coordinate subcontract trades.
• Ability to interface well with owners, architects, engineers, including on site management team.
• Subcontract award / buy-out.
• Scope writing / definition.
• Change order presentation & negotiation.
• Prepare schedules and manage progress.
• Project accounting skills.
• Scheduling / software experience.

Salary Range

• The base salary range for this position represents the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting and is dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to role, level, relevant education, experience, training, skills and abilities, location, and market and business considerations. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of the various factor identified above. The foregoing information reflects base salary only and does not include other forms of available compensation to which employees may be entitled including but not limited to profit sharing, appreciation rights, retirement compensation, travel subsistence, holiday contribution, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, healthcare (including dental and vision benefits), life insurance, disability insurance, and other compensations/benefits, which are dependent upon various factors including but not limited to years of service, location, performance, etc. The annual base salary range listed is subject to change at any time, in the Company’s discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship.

Please note

• Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
• The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.