Project Manager

JD Ross Energy; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Ross Energy in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a seasoned Project Manager to oversee day-to-day field operations on design-build projects from preconstruction through closeout. You’ll coordinate multi-trade subcontractors, drive safety, quality, and schedule, and ensure compliance with contract requirements and codes.

Required: 5+ years in construction management on public-sector or commercial projects, strong HVAC/MEP knowledge, OSHA 30, and willingness to travel to site locations as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction management or superintendent roles on commercial or public-sector projects.
• Experience with design-build delivery.
• Strong technical background in HVAC, MEP systems, lighting/controls, or energy-efficiency upgrades.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multiple subcontractors.
• Solid understanding of construction schedules, sequencing, and field operations.
• Experience working with municipalities, school districts, or government agencies.
• OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring clear scopes, sequencing, and accountability.
• Oversee project schedules, daily progress, manpower planning, and critical path activities.
• Conduct site walks, quality checks, and safety audits; enforce OSHA and company safety standards.
• Collaborate with design teams, engineers, and project managers to resolve field issues and maintain design intent.
• Review drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders for accuracy and constructability.
• Track project costs, materials, and equipment; support procurement and delivery planning.
• Maintain relationships with owners, inspectors, and public-sector stakeholders.
• Ensure all work complies with contract requirements, building codes, and agency standards.
• Support project reporting, documentation, and closeout deliverables.

Skills

Design-build delivery

Project scheduling

Subcontractor coordination

HVAC/MEP knowledge

Public-sector compliance

Safety management

Tools

AutoCAD/ drawings

Job description

The Project Manager will oversee day‑to‑day field operations, coordinate multi‑trade subcontractors, and ensure successful execution of design‑build projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑moving environment, understands public‑sector compliance, and knows how to drive quality, safety, and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring clear scopes, sequencing, and accountability.
• Oversee project schedules, daily progress, manpower planning, and critical path activities.
• Conduct site walks, quality checks, and safety audits; enforce OSHA and company safety standards.
• Collaborate with design teams, engineers, and project managers to resolve field issues and maintain design intent.
• Review drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders for accuracy and constructability.
• Track project costs, materials, and equipment; support procurement and delivery planning.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, inspectors, and public‑sector stakeholders.
• Ensure all work complies with contract requirements, building codes, and agency standards.
• Support project reporting, documentation, and closeout deliverables.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction management or superintendent experience on commercial or public‑sector projects.
• Proven experience with design‑build delivery.
• Strong technical background in HVAC, MEP systems, lighting/controls, or energy‑efficiency upgrades.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multiple subcontractors.
• Solid understanding of construction schedules, sequencing, and field operations.
• Experience working with municipalities, school districts, or government agencies.
• OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.