Senior Project Manager - Construction

Michael Page; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Healthcare benefits

PTO and holidays

Growth opportunities

Housing accommodations

Job summary

MPI is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee Public Works and DSA construction projects in the Palmdale area. The role involves managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships from preconstruction through closeout.

The ideal candidate has Public Works experience, DSA exposure, LAUSD familiarity, and strong leadership to drive projects independently while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Public Works project management experience.
• DSA experience strongly preferred.
• LAUSD experience highly preferred.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control skills.
• Ability to lead projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through final closeout
• Develop and maintain budgets, schedules, and project forecasts
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor buyout, and contract administration
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Coordinate with owners, architects, inspectors, consultants, and public agencies
• Lead OAC meetings and client communications
• Ensure compliance with Public Works and DSA requirements
• Mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers

Skills

Public Works

DSA experience

LAUSD experience

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client communications

Job description

This role will oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout, managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, contracts, and client relationships. Ideal candidates have Public Works experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record delivering educational, municipal, or institutional projects. Salary $190K+ plus vehicle package and benefits.

Client Details

A respected Southern California General Contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex Public Works and DSA construction projects in the Palmdale area. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated construction leader who wants the autonomy to drive projects from preconstruction through closeout while building meaningful relationships with owners, agencies, and project teams.

Description

Our Senior Project Manager will be resonsible for:

• Manage projects from preconstruction through final closeout
• Develop and maintain budgets, schedules, and project forecasts
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor buyout, and contract administration
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Coordinate with owners, architects, inspectors, consultants, and public agencies
• Lead OAC meetings and client communications
• Ensure compliance with Public Works and DSA requirements
• Mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers

Profile

The ideal Senior Project Manager will have:

• Experience managing Public Works construction projects
• DSA experience strongly preferred
• LAUSD experience highly preferred
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control skills
• Ability to lead projects independently
• Strong client-facing communication skillseld preferred

Job Offer

We are offering this Project Manager:

• $180,000 - $220,000 Base Salary
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance
• Gas Card
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Long-Term Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Housing accommodations provided for candidates traveling or relocating for projects
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, large-scale construction projects with a stable and growing organization

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience managing Public Works construction projects
• DSA experience strongly preferred
• LAUSD experience highly preferred
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control skills
• Ability to lead projects independently

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.