Project Manager - Los Angeles, CA

MissionHires; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is hiring a Project Manager in Los Angeles, CA for large commercial construction projects. This role involves overseeing project execution from preconstruction through closeout, with a strong focus on financial performance, safety, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in commercial construction, a degree in a related field, and proficiency in Primavera P6. Competitive salary range is $150,000–$170,000 DOE along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of commercial construction project experience.
• Proven experience delivering large commercial projects.
• Ability to identify and resolve project performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project master schedule (Primavera P6).
• Implement project quality management protocols.

Skills

Strong leadership

Financial management skills

Project scheduling

Collaborative teamwork

OSHA compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

MissionHires is partnering with a nationally recognized general contractor to hire a Project Manager in Los Angeles, CA. This leader will own full project execution and financial performance for large commercial construction projects—from preconstruction through closeout—across sectors like healthcare, higher education, civic, research, and high-tech infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, financial acumen, field oversight experience, and proven success managing complex schedules, safety, quality, and subcontractor performance.
Salary: $150,000–$170,000 DOE with comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality objectives are met
• Partner with preconstruction on estimates, bid reviews, job setup, team formation, and owner/design kickoff meetings
• Develop, maintain, and report on the project master schedule (Primavera P6) and implement the Last Planner System (LPS)
• Drive a safety-first culture; ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to company safety programs
• Oversee submittals, coordination, BIM execution plans, and field issue resolution with owners, architects, and subcontractors
• Align owner contract requirements with subcontract agreements; ensure contractual and regulatory compliance
• Establish and manage the original project budget; maintain full financial accountability and forecasting
• Manage cost reports, change management, and subcontractor change orders with timely processing
• Provide accurate financial reporting to corporate finance and proactively mitigate schedule and cost risks
• Implement project quality management protocols and ensure adherence to quality standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and consultants
• Lead internal and external meetings; contribute to training, company initiatives, and regional business development/pursuits
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, high-performance team culture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of commercial construction project experience
• Proven experience delivering large commercial projects; healthcare, higher education, corporate campuses, justice, and science/technology preferred
• Demonstrated financial management skills including budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and change management
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Procore, and MS Office (Excel required)
• Understanding of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) and regional labor agreements preferred
• Ability to identify, communicate, and proactively resolve project performance issues
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a track record of team and subcontractor management
• Commitment to safety (OSHA compliance) and quality management standards
• Experience with healthcare projects including Hospital/Healthcare and OSHPD/HCAI preferred
• Willingness to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA