Project Manager - Buildings

Global Engineering Management Solutions, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided laptop

Company-provided cellphone

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Global Engineering Management Solutions, Inc. is looking for an experienced Project Manager II to lead public agency capital programs in Los Angeles. You will oversee the delivery of large-scale design and construction projects, ensuring they meet scope, cost, and schedule requirements. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in complex environments like airports or hospitals. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and a direct opportunity to impact major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive design and construction experience, especially in complex environments (airports, transit, hospitals).
• Demonstrated delivery of capital projects $40M or greater with multi-stakeholder complexity.
• Strong familiarity with delivery methods: Design-Bid-Build, CMAR, Design-Build, and Progressive Design-Build.

Responsibilities

• Own scope, cost, schedule, and operational interfaces for design and construction activities.
• Drive on-schedule and on-budget delivery according to contractual obligations.
• Lead stakeholder engagement across various groups and agencies.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Exceptional communication

Complex problem resolution

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Master's Degree (preferred for senior roles)

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Overview

GEMS is expanding our leadership presence across major public agency capital programs and is actively seeking experienced Project Manager II professionals to join our team. You will serve as an embedded owner's representative, partnering directly with clients to drive delivery of large-scale design and construction programs — including progressive design-build, CMAR, and design-bid-build projects — with total values ranging from $40M to well above $100M. This is a high-visibility role with real accountability, real impact, and room to grow.

What You\'ll Own

• Own scope, cost, schedule, and operational interfaces for design and construction activities from planning through turnover — including testing, commissioning, and final acceptance.
• Drive on-schedule, on-budget delivery in strict accordance with contractual obligations — and hold the line when it matters.
• Lead stakeholder engagement across client agencies, design teams, contractors, operations groups, and interfacing capital programs.
• Shepherd projects through design development, permitting, construction phasing, non-conformance resolution, and QA/QC processes.
• Identify and resolve complex design, operational, and constructability challenges before they become schedule or cost events.
• Maintain meticulous documentation: manage submittals, RFIs, risk reports, progress reports, and governance packages.
• Support or lead procurement activities — RFPs, GMP development, trade buyout — depending on program phase and role.
• Keep teams aligned, motivated, and performing at their best across multi-disciplinary environments.

What We\'re Looking For

You don’t just manage projects — you lead them. Here\'s what we expect:

• 10+ years of progressive design and construction experience, with a strong preference for active operating environments (airports, transit, hospitals, or similar complex facilities).
• Demonstrated delivery of capital projects $40M or greater, with multi-stakeholder complexity.
• Deep familiarity with delivery methods: Design-Bid-Build, CMAR, Design-Build, and Progressive Design-Build.
• Proven management capability — you can run a room, build alignment, and make decisions stick.
• Exceptional communication skills — written, verbal, and visual. You can brief an executive and walk a job site on the same day.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style that keeps morale high and momentum higher.

Education Required

Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Planning, or related field Preferred Master\'s Degree (for senior program roles)

Certifications Valued

• PE — Professional Engineer
• PMP — Project Management Professional
• DBIA — Design-Build Institute of America
• LEED — Sustainability Accreditation
• AICP — American Institute of Certified Planners
• AAAE — Airport/Facility Operations

Details

• Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
• Equipment: Company-provided laptop & cellphone
• Benefits: Competitive package — details provided during interview
• Note: This is not a remote or hybrid position.

Why GEMS?

Fast-growing West Coast firm with a proven track record on complex infrastructure, aviation, transit, and environmental programs. A culture that invests in people — we champion professional development and promote from within. Work on high-profile programs that shape the future of public infrastructure. Small-business agility. Big-firm opportunity.

Ready to Lead at the Highest Level?

If you\'re a driven project leader who thrives in dynamic, high-stakes environments and wants to build something meaningful, we want to meet you. Apply today or message us directly — we respond fast.