Senior Project Manage - Complex Construction Projects

Michael Page; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Gas card

Bonus potential

Job summary

MPI, a rapidly growing Southern California general contractor, seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of complex construction projects in the Long Beach area. The role is split about 50/50 between the Irvine office and project sites, with a preference for regular site commutes.

The candidate will manage $50M+ of active work across multiple buildings in life sciences, higher education, and technical/Commercial sectors, leveraging Procore and MS Project to drive

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Strong Project Management experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Experience managing technically complex construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall management and execution of multiple construction projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and overall financial performance.
• Coordinate owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal operations teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and ensure milestones are met.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Manage project financials, forecasting, cost control, and monthly reporting.
• Identify project risks and develop solutions to keep work progressing.
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong communication with clients and project stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Superintendent and field team to coordinate project execution.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and contract compliance.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Manage multiple buildings/projects simultaneously as the portfolio develops.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership regarding project progress, financials, schedule, and risks.
• Assist with client relationships and support continued growth with key accounts.
• Utilize Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office throughout project execution

Skills

Commercial construction

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Multi-project management

Contract knowledge

Procore

MS Project

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

A rapidly growing Southern California general contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their team and oversee a significant portfolio of technically complex construction projects in the Long Beach area. The role will be split approximately 50/50 between the company's Irvine office and project sites, with a preference for candidates who can regularly commute to the project site.

The company has recently been awarded $50M+ of work across 5-6 projects and multiple buildings for a confidential client operating in the defense, manufacturing, and aerospace industries. The projects are already underway, creating an immediate need for a strong Senior Project Manager who can step into an active environment and take ownership of project execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior PM who enjoys technically challenging projects and wants to join a growing contractor with a strong backlog and long-term opportunity for advancement.

The company is a fast-growing Southern California general contractor with 100+ employees, headquartered in Carlsbad with an additional Irvine office and projects throughout Southern California.

Their core markets include:

• Life Sciences
• Higher Education
• Technical & Commercial Construction

The company has continued to grow through new project awards and recently expanded its Orange County presence to support this growth. They are known for maintaining a strong team-oriented culture with an emphasis on mentorship, leadership development, and long-term employee growth.

Description

• Lead the overall management and execution of multiple construction projects
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and overall financial performance
• Coordinate owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal operations teams
• Develop and maintain project schedules and ensure milestones are met
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and other project documentation
• Manage project financials, forecasting, cost control, and monthly reporting
• Identify project risks and develop solutions to keep work progressing
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong communication with clients and project stakeholders
• Work closely with the Superintendent and field team to coordinate project execution
• Oversee subcontractor performance and contract compliance
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Manage multiple buildings/projects simultaneously as the portfolio develops
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership regarding project progress, financials, schedule, and risks
• Assist with client relationships and support continued growth with key accounts
• Utilize Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office throughout project execution

Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• 7+ years of commercial construction experience
• Strong Project Management experience with progressively increasing responsibility
• Experience managing technically complex construction projects
• Manufacturing, industrial, life sciences, healthcare, aerospace, defense, or advanced technology experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing multiple projects or complex scopes simultaneously
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and project financials
• Proven ability to manage owners, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and internal teams
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Proficiency with:
• Procore
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred, but not required
• A consistent employment history and demonstrated long-term commitment to previous employers

Job Offer

• $150,000-$190,000 base salary, depending on experience
• $650/month untaxed vehicle allowance
• Company gas card
• Bonus earning potential
  

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.