Project Manager II / III (Recovery & Rebuild)

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

Job summary

Purely Works in Los Angeles is seeking two experienced Project Manager II/III professionals to oversee disaster recovery and rebuild capital projects from programming through design, permitting, construction, and close-out. Location and status TBD; oiling across roads, water, sewer, and stormwater networks will be coordinated with multiple agencies.

Level II requires 10+ years of PM experience, Level III 15+ years; must be licensed (PE/RA) or CCM, with degrees in Architecture, Civil Engineering

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience through programming, design, permitting, construction, and close-out.
• Experience leading complex capital projects in public works or similar environments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; multi-agency coordination.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all aspects of assigned capital projects from programming through close-out.
• Develop and control project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Review and coordinate feasibility studies, conditions assessments, and construction documents.
• Coordinate interdependent infrastructure systems to function as an integrated network.
• Facilitate team, client, and community stakeholder meetings.
• Negotiate and prepare change orders.
• Coordinate pre-design and construction activities with utilities and permitting agencies.
• Set and manage project expectations; respond to issues in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Project management

Communications

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Architecture or Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

Project Manager II / III – Disaster Recovery & Rebuild Capital Projects

A large public works agency in Southern California is seeking two (2) experienced Project Managers (Level II or Level III) to manage recovery and rebuild capital projects from programming through design, permitting, construction, and close-out. Location and full/part-time status to be confirmed.

Level Guide

• Project Manager II: minimum 10 years of project management experience
• Project Manager III: minimum 15 years of project management experience

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all aspects of assigned capital projects from programming through close-out.
• Develop and control project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Review and coordinate preparation of feasibility studies, conditions assessments, and construction documents.
• Coordinate interdependent infrastructure systems (roads, water, sewer, stormwater) so they function as an integrated network.
• Facilitate project team, client, and community stakeholder meetings.
• Negotiate and prepare change orders.
• Monitor and coordinate pre-design and construction activities with utilities, permitting agencies, and partner jurisdictions.
• Set and manage project expectations; respond to project issues in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years (Level II) or 15 years (Level III) of project management experience.
• At least 10 years managing projects through programming, design, permitting, construction, and close-out.
• Licensed professional (e.g., PE, RA) OR Certified Construction Manager (CCM) – required.
• Education in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Multi-agency / utility / permitting coordination experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with disaster recovery or post-disaster rebuild projects.
• Familiarity with FEMA Public Assistance or Cal OES reimbursement documentation requirements.