Project Manager (Construction)

Archinect; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

After Co. in Los Angeles seeks an experienced construction Project Manager to lead projects through permitting, construction, and close-out.

You will bridge design intent with field execution, running OACs, managing superintendents, and overseeing RFIs/submittals to uphold After Co.’s standards for quality and craftsmanship. You will coordinate with inspectors, city agencies, and consultants, ensuring schedules, budgets, and procurement align with project goals while maintaining clear,

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in construction management or architecture with direct field oversight experience.
• Proven success managing high-end residential, multifamily, or hospitality projects from preconstruction through close-out.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to interface with owners, architects, subcontractors, and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of construction from mobilization through close-out.
• Run Owner–Architect–Contractor (OAC) meetings; draft minutes and follow-up items.
• Oversee field operations and coordinate with superintendents for day-to-day site activities, sequencing, safety, and manpower.
• Maintain and update the Master Construction Schedule; monitor critical path and long-lead procurement.
• Manage subcontractor performance and ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Prepare and level subcontractor bids; write scopes of work; manage subcontract agreements and execution.
• Draft and administer owner contracts, proposals, exhibits, change orders, and project documentation.
• Perform material takeoffs, procurement quantities, and coordinate purchasing/logistics for long-lead materials.
• Coordinate procurement workflows including vendor coordination, submittal tracking, and delivery scheduling.
• Conduct regular jobsite walks; generate field reports; identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Coordinate with inspectors, city agencies, and consultants to facilitate approvals and project sign-offs.

Skills

RFI & Submittals

Schedule management

Budget & cost control

Team leadership

Construction management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Architecture

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Notion

Google Workspace

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

Job description

After Co. is a licensed general contractor and construction manager as well as a full-service architecture and design practice. We offer both design and construction services independently, with the flexibility to provide integrated design–build delivery when it’s the right fit.

Our construction team brings deep experience in high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial projects, executed with precision and craft. We’re seeking a construction Project Manager to lead projects through permitting, construction, and close-out. This role is ideal for someone who can bridge design intent with field execution, fluent in both the language of architecture and the logistics of construction. You’ll run OACs, manage superintendents, oversee the RFI/submittal process, and ensure that project delivery meets After Co.’s standards for quality, detail, and design integrity.

Core Responsibilities

Construction Management & Field Coordination

• Lead all phases of construction from mobilization through close-out.
• Run Owner–Architect–Contractor (OAC) meetings; draft meeting minutes and follow up on all action items to maintain accountability.
• Oversee field operations, coordinating closely with superintendents to manage day-to-day site activities, sequencing, safety, and manpower.
• Maintain and update the Master Construction Schedule, monitoring critical path items, long-lead procurement, and trade coordination milestones.
• Manage subcontractor performance and ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Prepare and level subcontractor bids, write detailed scopes of work, and manage subcontract agreement issuance and execution.
• Draft and administer owner contracts, proposals, exhibits, change orders, and project documentation in coordination with project leadership.
• Perform material takeoffs, calculate procurement quantities, and coordinate purchasing/logistics for long-lead and critical project materials.
• Manage procurement workflows including vendor coordination, submittal tracking, lead‑time management, and delivery scheduling to support construction sequencing.
• Perform regular jobsite walks, generate field reports, and ensure issues are identified, tracked, and resolved promptly.
• Coordinate directly with inspectors, city agencies, and consultants to facilitate approvals, inspections, and project sign‑offs.

Documentation & Communication

• Manage the RFI and Submittal process from initiation through close‑out; ensure timely responses and clear documentation.
• Review and coordinate shop drawings, product data, and samples to confirm alignment with design intent and construction feasibility.
• Issue and track meeting minutes, logs, and correspondence to maintain transparent, organized project communication.
• Prepare and maintain Weekly Progress Reports summarizing schedule updates, field conditions, change status, and open issues.
• Collaborate with design teams to resolve constructability questions, detailing conflicts, and field changes.

Financial Oversight & Controls

• Develop, track, and manage project budgets, change orders, and contingency allocations.
• Review subcontractor payment applications and lien releases in coordination with accounting.
• Issue owner billings and maintain an accurate projection of cost‑to‑complete.
• Negotiate and execute subcontracts, ensuring scopes of work are complete and well‑defined.

Leadership & Risk Management

• Supervise superintendents, assistant PMs, and project engineers as needed.
• Foster a collaborative and proactive team culture between office and field operations.
• Anticipate project risks and implement mitigation strategies early.
• Uphold After Co.’s standards for jobsite safety, professionalism, and craftsmanship.

What You Bring

• 5-7 years of experience in construction management or architecture, with direct field oversight experience.
• Proven success managing high‑end residential, multifamily, or hospitality projects from preconstruction through close‑out.
• Strong command of RFI, submittal, change management, and scheduling systems (Procore, MS Project, Notion, or similar).
• Solid understanding of building codes, sequencing, and trade coordination.
• Exceptional communication skills, comfortable interfacing with owners, architects, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Ability to drive project execution independently while maintaining collaboration and transparency.
• Deep sense of accountability, organization, and follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in design–build delivery or direct collaboration with architects and fabricators.
• Familiarity with Los Angeles permitting, inspections, and agency coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• Architectural licensure (or progress toward licensure) a plus but not required.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace (Gsuite), Bluebeam, Procore, Submittal Exchange/Submittal Link, Smartsheet Gantt scheduling, and similar construction management and document control platforms.

This is a leadership role with real responsibility, from managing superintendents and schedules to ensuring design intent is faithfully executed in the field. If you thrive on detail, collaboration, and seeing exceptional projects come to life, we’d love to hear from you.