Senior Construction Project Manager - Onsite Leader (ESOP)

W.E. O'Neil Construction; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP company

Vehicle allowance

Full benefits package

Job summary

W.E. O’Neil Construction in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex construction projects in the San Fernando Valley.

You will be on-site daily with project teams, clients, and field leadership, owning safety, schedule, quality, and financial performance from preconstruction through closeout. You’ll mentor Project Managers and Engineers, build long-term client relationships, and serve as a trusted senior advisor to project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of construction industry experience.
• Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture or related field, or equivalent.
• Experience managing large or complex construction projects and teams.
• Expert understanding of contracts, project controls, scheduling, procurement, cost management, and risk.
• Advanced understanding of means and methods, constructability, VDC/BIM processes, and quality management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction mgmt platforms Procore, CMiC, and/or Navisworks.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification, or ability to obtain within established timelines.

Responsibilities

• Champion project safety, quality, scheduling, and risk management.
• Maintain accountability for forecasting, budgeting, billing, cash flow and financials.
• Lead administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, POs, and project agreements.
• Evaluate cost impacts, forecast variances, and contractual risks; support resolution of claims.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project staff.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships as senior advisor.
• Lead project delivery from preconstruction through closeout—planning, constructability, logistics, procurement, staffing, execution.
• Champion VDC/BIM integration to support constructability and risk mitigation.
• Oversee turnover, commissioning, and closeout activities.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Relationship management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture or related field

Tools

Procore

CMiC

Navisworks

Job description

W.E. O’Neil Construction in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex construction projects in the San Fernando Valley.

You will be on-site daily with project teams, clients, and field leadership, owning safety, schedule, quality, and financial performance from preconstruction through closeout. You’ll mentor Project Managers and Engineers, build long-term client relationships, and serve as a trusted senior advisor to project stakeholders.