Project Manager

PMCS Group, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PMCS Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager II to lead the disaster recovery and rebuild capital projects for a major Southern California public agency.

You will oversee programs from programming and design through permitting, construction, and close-out, delivering infrastructure that communities rely on. The role requires strong leadership, budget and schedule control, and coordination with utilities, permitting agencies, and jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management across programming, design, permitting, construction and close-out.
• Licensed professional or CCM
• Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to independently manage all aspects of a project
• Ability to set and manage expectations in fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Manage recovery and rebuild capital projects from programming and design through permitting, construction, and close-out
• Develop and control project scope, budget, and schedule
• Review and coordinate feasibility studies, conditions assessments, and construction documents
• Coordinate roads, water, sewer, and stormwater systems so they function as an integrated network
• Lead project team, client, and community stakeholder meetings
• Negotiate and prepare change orders
• Coordinate pre-design and construction activities with utilities, permitting agencies, and partner jurisdictions

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget planning

Schedule management

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Communication

Change management

Contract administration

Design/construction coordination

Education

Licensed professional or CCM

Architecture / Civil Engineering / Construction Management degree

Job description

Project Manager II - Disaster Recovery & Rebuild Capital Projects

REQUIRED: Must live in or relocate to the Los Angeles, CA area

PMCS Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager II to support a major Southern California public agency's disaster rebuild program. This is a chance to lead capital projects that restore critical infrastructure and help communities recover. Your work will be visible, meaningful, and lasting.

What You'll Do

• Manage recovery and rebuild capital projects from programming and design through permitting, construction, and close-out
• Develop and control project scope, budget, and schedule
• Review and coordinate feasibility studies, conditions assessments, and construction documents
• Coordinate roads, water, sewer, and stormwater systems so they function as an integrated network
• Lead project team, client, and community stakeholder meetings
• Negotiate and prepare change orders
• Coordinate pre-design and construction activities with utilities, permitting agencies, and partner jurisdictions

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience across programming, design, permitting, construction, and close-out
• Licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Education in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to independently manage all aspects of a project
• Ability to set and manage expectations and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Disaster recovery or post-disaster rebuild experience
• Familiarity with FEMA Public Assistance or Cal OES reimbursement documentation