Senior Project Manager

Motive Companies, LLC; Bellflower (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary: $130–$150K base

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement options

Paid time off

Job summary

Motive Companies, LLC is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager in Bellflower, CA to lead ground-up, tenant improvement, and multi‑phase projects. You will partner with leadership and field teams to ensure on‑time delivery, safety, and quality across complex assignments.

The role focuses on program management, client relations, and budget oversight in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered in a direct-hire arrangement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive project management experience in commercial construction.
• Proven ability to lead ground-up, TI, and multi-phase projects.
• Strong financial, contractual, and scheduling expertise.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• High integrity, professionalism, and operational discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from preconstruction through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules, manpower plans, procurement strategies, and critical-path workflows.
• Oversee contract administration, scope alignment, document control, RFIs, submittals, and change management.
• Manage subcontractor onboarding, coordination, progress, and performance.
• Run OAC meetings, trade coordination meetings, and internal project reviews.
• Ensure drawings and specifications are followed and field execution meets quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling & planning

Contract administration

Team leadership

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Procore

AIA Contracts

Bluebeam Revu

MS Project

Excel/Outlook/Teams

Job description

Job Details

Construction

Senior Project Manager Bellflower,CA

Posted:12/1/2025

Job Description

Job ID#: 86174

Job Category: Construction

Position Type: Direct

Duration: Full-time

Shift: 1

Construction Senior Project Manager

As our Senior Construction Project Manager, you will join a well-respected Southern California builder known for delivering award-winning healthcare, education, and civic facilities through an integrated design-build approach. With decades of experience constructing OSHPD-regulated healthcare environments, higher education campuses, and complex public-sector projects, you can take the lead as our Construction Senior Project Manager. This Senior Project Manager role sits at the center of the General Contracting division, partnering directly with executive leadership, operations, and field teams to deliver ground-up, tenant improvement, and multi-phase developments. If you want to lead projects that require precision planning, regulatory expertise, and strong stakeholder coordination,

The Foundation We Provide

• Competitive Salary: $130-$150K base salary
• Long-Term Growth: Stable, growing contractor with opportunities to expand scope and leadership
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement options, and paid time off
• Project Variety: Ground-up, TI, and multi-phase commercial construction
• Collaborative Leadership Team: Direct partnership with principals, project executives, and operations leaders

Job Requirements

Your Role in the Build

Project Leadership and Execution

• Lead projects from preconstruction through construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Develop and manage project schedules, manpower plans, procurement strategies, and critical-path workflows
• Oversee contract administration, scope alignment, document control, RFIs, submittals, and change management
• Manage subcontractor onboarding, coordination, progress, and performance
• Run OAC meetings, trade coordination meetings, and internal project reviews
• Ensure drawings and specifications are followed and that field execution meets quality standards

Financial Management

• Build, manage, and update project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow
• Monitor job cost reports, productivity, and budget-to-actual performance
• Lead monthly financial reviews, billing cycles, and cost-to-complete analysis
• Review, negotiate, and approve subcontractor pay applications and change orders

Client and Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as the primary client point of contact
• Communicate proactively with owners, architects, consultants, inspectors, and internal leadership
• Maintain a solutions-first mindset that aligns with client goals while protecting company interests

Risk, Compliance, and Safety

• Uphold company safety standards and regulatory compliance
• Identify project risks early and implement proactive mitigation strategies
• Ensure accurate documentation of RFIs, submittals, QA/QC processes, and field activity

Team Development and Collaboration

• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Coordinators
• Encourage communication, alignment, and accountability across project teams
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, high-performance project culture

Your Tools for the Build

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive project management experience in commercial construction
• Proven success leading ground-up, tenant improvement, and/or complex multi-phase projects
• Strong financial, contractual, and scheduling expertise
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and operational discipline

Technical Proficiency

• Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate
• Procore Construction Management Software
• AIA Contract Document Systems
• Bluebeam Revu
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

If you are excited by the opportunity to lead complex commercial construction projects, partner directly with leadership, and play a critical role in how projects are planned, executed, and delivered, we want to hear from you.

Key Words

Senior Project Manager, Construction Project Management, Commercial Construction, General Contractor, Ground-Up Construction, Tenant Improvement, Procore, Sage 300 CRE, Scheduling, Job Costing, Change Management, Client Management, Subcontractor Coordination, Construction Leadership.