Project Manager

JRM Construction Management; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Construction Management in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Project Manager to lead interior, high-end commercial projects. The role requires strong leadership, the ability to set and re-evaluate priorities, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

You will coordinate with estimators, review documents, manage safety and compliance, track costs, and communicate with clients and teams to ensure quality outcomes. Salary range $120,000–$180,000 annually in California.

Qualifications

• At least five years of PM experience, preferably in interior, high-end commercial spaces.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects in occupied spaces.
• Strong client relations and collaborative team skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications.
• OSHA 10-hour construction safety and health certification is a plus; Scaffold certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efforts of all project activities and personnel.
• Coordinate with the Estimating Department to formulate award schedules for trades during pre-construction.
• Review project documents, including drawings, specs, contracts, scope of work, and schedule.
• Coordinate and facilitate kickoff meetings with key participants.
• Prepare and issue progress reports, detailed schedule updates, and budget updates.
• Initiate periodic meetings with project team members and clients to ensure coordination.
• Forecast and track labor, management, and material costs for a project.
• Monitor project status via schedule, submittal logs, and open items.
• Manage scope changes, advise client, and negotiate fee adjustments as needed.
• Manage project budget and expenses; provide finance reporting.
• Ensure timely invoicing and monitor receivables for project and subs.
• Ensure subcontractors provide insurance certificates meeting requirements prior to mobilization.
• Ensure punch list completion and DOB sign-off.
• Organize and deliver close-out/As-Built documents.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Reading plans

Scheduling

Budgeting

Procore

Timberline

Tools

Procore

Timberline

Microsoft Office

Job description

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Job Summary

The Project Manager is a key figure of the project team, responsible for the overall success of a project. The incumbent must possess excellent leadership skills, as well as be able to successfully set, observe and re-evaluate project priorities frequently.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the efforts of all project activities and personnel.
• Coordinate with the Estimating Department to formulate award schedules for trades during pre-construction.
• Acquire a thorough understanding of project requirements and objectives; review all project documents, including drawings, specifications, contracts, scope of work, and construction schedule.
• Coordinate and facilitate both internal and building kick-off meeting with all key participants.
• Prepare and issue project documents including progress reports, detailed project schedule updates, and financial/budget updates.
• Initiate periodic meetings and other forms of communication with project team members and/or client as appropriate, to acquaint them with unresolved problems and to ensure an adequate degree of coordination as needed between disciplines.
• Forecast and track the amount of labor, managerial and material costs necessary to complete a project.
• Perform project status reviews by monitoring project schedule, submittal/RFI logs and open items
• Monitor project scope for changes affecting budget and/or schedule; identifies cause, advises client, and negotiates changes in fee as appropriate.
• Manage project budget, minimize, and track expenses; provide finance reporting as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, monitor receivables for project as well as subcontractor pay schedule.
• Ensure subcontractors provide certificates of insurance that meet contractual requirements prior to mobilization.
• Ensure punch list completion and Department of Buildings sign off.
• Organize and deliver project close-out/As-Built documents.

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant experience as a Project Manager, preferably in interior, high-end commercial general contracting
• Must have a proven record of managing complex projects in occupied spaces
• Must have strong client relations skills and a collaborative disposition
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
• 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certification is a plus but not required
• 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certification is a plus but not required

Computer Systems

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Procore (preferred but not required), and Timberline (preferred but not required)

Salary Information

To the extent this position is performed in California, the annual salary for this role is $120,000 - 180,000.

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