Project Manager - LA DSA Construction

One of Southern California's fastest-growing construction companies with a track record of excellence, exceptional teamwork, and phenomenal growth. Consistently a top-rated ENR contractor, they prioritize community involvement through volunteering and charity work. The culture emphasizes a "work hard, play hard" environment with local tailgates, team happy hours, and company outings.

About the role

Oversee multiple education-focused construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow into a leadership position within a top California firm.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and maintain a collaborative project schedule by gathering input from the project team during preconstruction and construction using lean principles.
• Lead onboarding and contract negotiations with trade partners and third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with the project budget.
• Work with the preconstruction team, architects, engineers, and trade partners to coordinate BIM and resolve conflicts.
• Communicate project status to clients and company leadership through detailed reporting on budget, schedule, quality, safety, and changes.
• Conduct weekly OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings and provide required reports to keep stakeholders informed.
• Hold weekly coordination meetings with trades, vendors, and key personnel.
• Manage monthly invoices, documentation, and approvals to ensure timely funding and payments.
• Work closely with clients, architects, and engineers to manage scope changes, including cost, schedule, and quality implications, and obtain owner approval.
• Oversee inspections to eliminate rework and lead project closeout through proper punch list protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent (preferred).
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Previous experience with LAUSD/DSA projects (required).
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, client relationships, goal setting, and achievement.
• Internally motivated to grow the company and lead.
• Experience with Cost+, negotiated work, MS Project, and Procore (preferred).
• CPM scheduling and planning expertise.
• Ability to estimate change orders, pay applications, and related tasks.

Skills

• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of public works construction and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $175,000–$210,000 (depending on experience).
• Top bonus structure, including guaranteed and project/profit-based bonuses (typically $10,000–$20,000 in the first year).
• Medical insurance (including dental and vision).
• Generous 401K structure.
• Car allowance and gas card.
• Robust career advancement opportunities and strong training programs.
• 20 PTO days (potential for unlimited PTO).
• Maternity/paternity leave.
• Company outings, phone, and laptop provided.