Senior Project Manager

jrmconstructionmanagementllc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Construction Management LLC is seeking a Senior Project Manager in California to lead project teams and oversee all phases from preconstruction through closeout. You will drive strategy, staffing and execution while managing budgets, schedules and client relationships.

The role requires deep construction knowledge, leadership skills and a track record of delivering interiors/high-end projects, with strong risk management and communication capabilities.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management experience on complex projects.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities for multi-project oversight.
• Understanding of construction contracts, cost control and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of accountability for overall project success, liaising between client, design team, consultants and subcontractors from preconstruction through closeout.
• Lead project strategy, staffing, and execution to align with client expectations and contract requirements.
• Oversee project administration including change orders, document control, meetings, and closeout.
• Own project financial performance from start to finish including budgets, forecasting and cost reporting.
• Lead financial controls including change orders, billing, receivables and subcontractor management.
• Mitigate project risks and drive resolution strategies with leadership and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and ensure high satisfaction and repeat business.
• Mentor APMs and PMs, ensuring team performance and development.
• Oversee multiple projects or large-scale initiatives with delivery accountability.
• Coordinate with field leadership to ensure schedule adherence and quality across phases.
• Drive high-level decisions with executive leadership on complex/high-visibility projects.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, company standards and safety expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Engineering, Construction Management or related bachelor's degree

30-Hour OSHA

4-Hour Scaffold User Certificate

Tools

Procore

Timberline

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company's long-term success.

Job Summary

A Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading a project construction team and the overall management of project direction, planning, completion and financial outcome. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for directing and mentoring on-site staff. The position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as having strong communication and team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of accountability for the overall success of assigned projects, acting as the lead liaison between the client, design team, consultants, and subcontractors from preconstruction through closeout
• Lead project strategy, staffing, and execution approach, ensuring alignment with client expectations, contract requirements, and company objectives
• Oversee and guide all aspects of project administration, providing direction to APMs and PMs on change orders, document control, meeting management, and closeout
• Own project financial performance from start to finish, including budgets, forecasting, cost reporting and overall profitability
• Lead all financial controls, including oversight of change orders, billing, receivables and subcontractor financial management, ensuring accuracy and proactive issue resolution
• Proactively identify, assess and mitigate project risks, including delays, scope gaps and claims, while leading resolution strategies with internal leadership and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction and repeat business
• Lead and mentor APMs and PMs, providing guidance, oversight and professional development while ensuring team performance and accountability
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects or serve as the lead on large-scale, complex projects, with full responsibility for delivery, financial outcomes and client experience
• Partner with field leadership to ensure seamless coordination of construction activities, quality standards and schedule adherence across all phases
• Drive high-level decision making in coordination with executive leadership, particularly on complex, high-risk or high-visibility projects
• Ensure consistency and compliance with contract requirements, company standards and safety expectations across all assigned projects

Qualifications and Skills

• Engineering, Construction Management or related bachelor's degree, or possess equivalent years of related experience
• At least 10 years of experience in interiors or high-end projects, preferably in commercial or corporate office spaces
• Working knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements/jurisdiction, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings and other documents required
• Thorough understanding of industry and New York Metro market
• Understanding of construction contracts, retention and releases
• 30-Hour OSHA
• 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certificate
• Computer Systems
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint and Outlook), Procore (preferred but not required) and Timberline (preferred but not required)

Salary Information

To the extent this position is performed in California, the annual salary range for this role is $200,000 to $225,000.

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