Project Manager - Lancaster DSA/Public Works

Michael Page; California (MO); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or truck allowance

Gas card

Healthcare coverage

PTO package

401(k) program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex DSA and Public Works projects in Southern California. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in public-sector construction with a proven track record delivering educational, civic, and government facilities for established general contractors.

Responsibilities include full lifecycle management from preconstruction to closeout, detailed scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and RFIs. Competitive base salary and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management focused on DSA or public works.
• Experience delivering educational, civic, and government facilities.
• Proven track record managing projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Own budgets, schedules, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and drive milestones.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor buyout, contracts, and risk.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project docs.
• Lead OAC meetings and liaise with owners, architects, inspectors, and agencies.
• Ensure compliance with DSA, prevailing wage, and public works rules.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and field teams to meet schedule.
• Identify and resolve issues impacting cost or schedule.
• Lead project teams with accountability for safety and quality.

Skills

DSA/Public Works

Scheduling

Budgeting & Forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

We're looking for a public works professional who has spent the majority of their career with reputable general contractors, possesses deep DSA expertise, has strong scheduling acumen, and has successfully led public-sector projects up to $40M. This individual should be capable of operating autonomously while providing leadership to project teams and clients.

Client Details

My highly respected Client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex DSA and Public Works projects throughout Southern California. This role is ideal for a construction professional who has built their career exclusively within the public sector and has a proven track record delivering educational, civic, and government facilities for established, reputable general contractors.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout, exceptional scheduling expertise, and a demonstrated history of successfully delivering projects valued up to $40M.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization where your leadership, technical expertise, and decision-making abilities will have a direct impact on project success.

Description

Our Senior Project Manager will be resonsible for:

• Leading projects from preconstruction through final closeout
• Taking full ownership of project budgets, schedules, forecasting, and financial performance
• Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules while proactively driving project milestones
• Managing procurement, subcontractor buyout, contract administration, and risk mitigation
• Overseeing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and all project documentation
• Leading OAC meetings and maintaining strong relationships with owners, architects, inspectors, and public agencies
• Ensuring compliance with all DSA, prevailing wage, and Public Works requirements
• Partnering closely with Superintendents and field teams to ensure schedule adherence and successful project execution
• Identifying and resolving project challenges before they impact cost or schedule
• Leading project teams while maintaining accountability for safety, quality, budget, and schedule performance

Profile

The ideal Senior Project Manager will have:

• 8+ years of project management experience dedicated to DSA and/or Public Works construction
• A career background with established, highly regarded general contractors
• Demonstrated project tenure and career progression with a stable work history
• Proven experience managing projects through the full construction lifecycle, from preconstruction through closeout
• Strong expertise in project scheduling, including developing, updating, analyzing, and driving critical path schedules
• Ability to independently lead and deliver complex projects valued up to $40M
• Extensive experience with educational, municipal, civic, government, or other public-sector construction projects
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and contract administration capabilities
• Experience leading project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and client stakeholders
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Job Offer

We are offering this Project Manager:

• Base Salary: $185,000 - $215,000
• Company Vehicle or Truck Allowance
• Gas Card
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• PTO Package
• 401(k) Program
• Strong long-term growth opportunities
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing and highly respected contractor

Desired Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of project management experience with a General Contractor
• Direct experience delivering DSA and/or LAUSD projects required
• Strong understanding of public works construction and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.