Project Manager | LAUSD / DSA Construction

Michael Page; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including dental and

Vision

Job summary

MPI is seeking a tenured Senior Project Manager for a top Southern California General Contractor with an exceptional ENR track record. The role oversees schedule, cost control, vendor onboarding, and client communication to maintain project momentum and quality.

The candidate should have 5+ years PM experience, LAUSD/DSA familiarity, and strong leadership. The company offers a competitive salary ($150,000-$190,000), a strong bonus, and comprehensive benefits, plus opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, and Architecture or equivalent.
• 5+ years project management experience.
• Previous LAUSD/DSA projects required.
• True leadership experience managing teams, client management, goal setting and achieving.
• Estimating experience is a plus.
• Having experience with Cost +, negotiated work, MS Project, and Pro-core.
• CPM scheduling and planning.
• Has ability to estimate change orders, pay apps, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor and maintain a project schedule in a collaborative manner by gathering input from the project team during both Pre-construction and construction using lean principles as appropriate.
• Lead the effort in the on-boarding and contract negotiations with trade partners and 3rd party vendors and ensure that the buyout is in alignment with the project budget.
• Work with the Pre-construction team, architects, engineers and trade partners to coordinate the BIM and oversee any conflict resolution.
• Effectively communicate the project status to client and to company leadership using detailed project reporting related to budget, schedule, quality, safety and changes on the project.
• Conduct weekly OAC meetings and provide all required reports and documentation to ensure all stakeholders are informed of project status and potential issues.
• Conduct coordination meetings with all trades, vendors and key personnel on a weekly basis.
• Provide monthly invoices and oversee all documentation and approvals needed to ensure timely funding for the project and subsequent payment to trade partners and vendors.
• Work closely with the client, architect and engineers to control and manage any change in scope and provide all impacts and documentation of such to allow for a timely decision to be made, such as cost, schedule and quality implications and obtain the Owner's approval.
• Oversee the performance and quality of inspections throughout the project to eliminate the need for re-work and lead the effort to close out the project through proper punch list protocols.
• Collaboratively work with the project superintendent, trade partners and client to develop and enforce a project safety plan.
• Assist with the documentation of project scope and the plan development and verify that the design meets the contractual obligation on a periodic basis.
• Provide technical assistance in the selection of other partners, subcontractors and suppliers required to complete the project
• Oversee the design documents and ensure that version control is always maintained with all members of the team.
• Collaborate on the creation of project phasing plans with project team and align with schedule and estimated costs.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Goal setting

CPM scheduling

Estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Architecture

Tools

MS Project

Pro-core

Job description

Opportunity to help lead a project with one of LA's strongest General Contractors. A well-run company with an impressive pipeline for years. Urgent hire for one of LA's top General Contractors! Strong pipeline kicking off this summer and they want to get the right individual in place ASAP to help grow into a leader. Strong bonus package (potential for a sign-on) on top of excellent base salary

One of Southern California's fastest growing companies. This construction company has a track record for excellence resulting from a combination of wide-ranging experience, exceptional teamwork, and phenomenal growth. They are consistently a top rated ENR contractor and have a strong community involvement volunteering and doing charity work. Culture is extremely important to them. They keep a work hard play hard environment by attending local tailgates, team happy hours, and other company outings. Their pipeline is significantly higher than anticipated for the next couple years and need a tenured Senior Project Manager to lead a division.

Description

• Develop, monitor and maintain a project schedule in a collaborative manner by gathering input from the project team during both Pre-construction and construction using lean principles as appropriate.
• Lead the effort in the on-boarding and contract negotiations with trade partners and 3rd party vendors and ensure that the buyout is in alignment with the project budget.
• Work with the Pre-construction team, architects, engineers and trade partners to coordinate the BIM and oversee any conflict resolution.
• Effectively communicate the project status to client and to company leadership using detailed project reporting related to budget, schedule, quality, safety and changes on the project.
• Conduct weekly OAC meetings and provide all required reports and documentation to ensure all stakeholders are informed of project status and potential issues.
• Conduct coordination meetings with all trades, vendors and key personnel on a weekly basis.
• Provide monthly invoices and oversee all documentation and approvals needed to ensure timely funding for the project and subsequent payment to trade partners and vendors.
• Work closely with the client, architect and engineers to control and manage any change in scope and provide all impacts and documentation of such to allow for a timely decision to be made, such as cost, schedule and quality implications and obtain the Owner's approval.
• Oversee the performance and quality of inspections throughout the project to eliminate the need for re-work and lead the effort to close out the project through proper punch list protocols.
• Collaboratively work with the project superintendent, trade partners and client to develop and enforce a project safety plan.
• Assist with the documentation of project scope and the plan development and verify that the design meets the contractual obligation on a periodic basis.
• Provide technical assistance in the selection of other partners, subcontractors and suppliers required to complete the project
• Oversee the design documents and ensure that version control is always maintained with all members of the team.
• Collaborate on the creation of project phasing plans with project team and align with schedule and estimated costs.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, and Architecture or equivalent
• 5+ years project management experience
• Previous LAUSD/DSA projects required
• True leadership experience managing teams, client management, goal setting and achieving.
• Someone who is internally motivated to grow a company and lead.
• Estimating experience is a plus
• Having experience with Cost +, negotiated work, MS Project, and Pro-core.
• CPM scheduling and planning.
• Has ability to estimate change orders, pay apps, etc

Job Offer

• A competitive base salary between $150,000-$190,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Top bonus structure, including guaranteed and project/profit based. (Typically between $10,000-$20,000 in the first year)
• Medical insurance including dental and vision
• Generous 401K structure
• Gas card
• Robust career advancement opportunity
• Strong training programs
• 20 PTO days, potential for PTO unlimited
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Company outings
• Company phone and laptop provided
  

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