Project Operations Manager

Archinect; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mallis Workshop in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Project Operations Manager to guide high-end residential projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will blend estimating with architectural coordination and field management to keep design intent and budgets aligned.

Reports to the Director of Operations; location is Los Angeles. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $120,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in preconstruction, estimating, and coordinating architectural scopes.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Strong budgeting, cost tracking, and value engineering awareness.

Responsabilités

• Review drawings and project specs to define scope.
• Prepare conceptual budgets and detailed estimates as designs evolve.
• Develop bid packages and defined scopes for subs and vendors.
• Solicit pricing and compare bids for scope gaps and overlaps.
• Coordinate with architects/designers to resolve constructability issues.
• Evaluate design alternatives while preserving intent and budget.
• Work with field teams to resolve drawing issues before work starts.
• Carry estimating knowledge into construction decisions.
• Participate in design/coordination meetings and track actions.
• Raise concerns with practical solutions and maintain design continuity.

Connaissances

Preconstruction

Estimating

Architectural coordination

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Collaboration

Formation

Architecture/CM background

Description du poste

Mallis Workshop | High-End Residential Construction

Mallis Workshop is a Los Angeles based general contracting and design build firm specializing in high end single family residences, custom estates, and ranch development. With projects across Los Angeles, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Ojai, and Santa Barbara, the firm is known for bridging design ambition with construction precision.

We are seeking a Project Operations Manager to help guide residential construction projects from early preconstruction and budgeting through construction and closeout. This role combines estimating with architectural coordination and field project management. It is an opportunity to own projects of exceptional quality from first budget to final walkthrough by keeping design intent, project budgets, construction documents, and execution aligned.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural, structural, civil, landscape, interior design, lighting, MEP drawings and project specifications to understand the complete project scope.
• Prepare conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, and cost updates as designs evolve.
• Develop bid packages and clearly defined scopes of work for subcontractors and vendors.
• Solicit pricing, prepare detailed bid comparisons, and evaluate proposals for scope gaps, exclusions, overlaps, and inconsistencies.
• Coordinate with architects and designers to clarify details and identify constructability issues, coordination conflicts, and potential cost impacts.
• Evaluate design alternatives and value engineering opportunities while preserving architectural intent.
• Work closely with field teams to resolve drawing discrepancies, design challenges, and budget coordination issues before work commences in the field.
• Develop architectural details that support the project’s design, budget, and quality goals.
• Carry knowledge gained during estimating phases into construction to support informed field decisions.
• Participate in design and coordination meetings, track decisions and responsibilities, and drive follow-up.
• Proactively raise concerns with proposed solutions and maintain design continuity throughout the project.
• Reports to Director of Operations
• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 8 years or more years of relevant experience in preconstruction, estimating, project management, architectural coordination, or a combination of these areas.
• Background in architecture, construction management, or a related field. Equivalent field experience will be considered.
• Experience with high-end residential construction and an appreciation for detailed architectural design.
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and details.
• Experience preparing estimates, reviewing subcontractor proposals, and developing clear scopes of work is a plus.
• Strong organization, communication, and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative, proactive approach to solving problems and coordinating across design and construction teams.