Senior Project Manager Pasadena - DSA/Public Works Construction

Michael Page; California (MO); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle or Allowance

Gas Card

Healthcare Benefits

PTO

Long-Term Growth Opportunities

Job summary

MPI, a leading recruitment firm, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead Public Works and DSA projects in the Pasadena market. You will oversee complex educational, municipal, and institutional projects while collaborating with company leadership.

The role offers ownership of project outcomes with access to executive leadership, and significant opportunities for long-term growth within a growing contractor. Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Public Works construction experience required.
• DSA experience preferred.
• Experience leading educational or institutional projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, and procurement.
• Oversee subcontractor relationships and project execution.
• Coordinate with school districts, consultants, owners, and agencies.
• Drive project financial performance and schedule adherence.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and closeout activities.
• Ensure DSA and Public Works compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Job description

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, contract administration, and client coordination. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor offering project ownership, direct access to executive leadership, and long-term advancement opportunities. $190K+ base salary plus benefits.

Client Details

A growing General Contractor is looking for an experienced Project Manager to help lead Public Works and DSA projects throughout the Pasadena market. This role offers the opportunity to oversee complex educational, municipal, and institutional projects while working closely with company leadership.

Description

Our Senior Project Manager will be resonsible for:

• Lead project teams from preconstruction through closeout
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, and procurement
• Oversee subcontractor relationships and project execution
• Coordinate with school districts, consultants, owners, and agencies
• Drive project financial performance and schedule adherence
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and closeout activities
• Ensure DSA and Public Works compliance

Profile

The ideal Senior Project Manager will have:

• Public Works construction experience required
• DSA experience preferred
• Experience leading educational or institutional projects
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities

Job Offer

We are offering this Project Manager:

• $190,000+ Base Salary
• Company Vehicle or Allowance
• Gas Card
• Healthcare Benefits
• PTO
• Long-Term Growth Opportunities

Desired Skills and Experience

• Public Works construction experience required
• DSA experience strongly preferred
• Experience leading educational or institutional projects
• 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.