Project Manager - LAUSD/DSA Construction

About the role

This is a Senior Project Manager position within a rapidly growing diversified general contractor focused on K12 and DSA education projects. The company offers an employee-owned model, excellent bonus structure, and a strong commitment to workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and maintain a project schedule in collaboration with the project team, using lean principles as necessary.
• Lead the on-boarding and contract negotiations with trade partners and third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with the project budget.
• Coordinate BIM efforts and resolve conflicts with the Pre-construction team, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Communicate project status to clients and company leadership through detailed reporting on budget, schedule, quality, safety, and changes.
• Conduct weekly Open Access Committee (OAC) meetings and provide required reports and documentation to inform stakeholders about project status and potential issues.
• Organize coordination meetings with all trades, vendors, and key personnel on a weekly basis.
• Prepare monthly invoices and oversee all documentation and approvals to ensure timely funding and payments to trade partners and vendors.
• Collaborate with the client, architect, and engineers to manage changes in scope, document impacts, and obtain owner approval.
• Oversee inspections to prevent rework and close out projects through proper punch list protocols.
• Work collaboratively with the project superintendent, trade partners, and client to develop and enforce a project safety plan.
• Verify that design documents meet contractual obligations and assist in partner/subcontractor/supplier selection.
• Create project phasing plans with the project team and align with schedules and estimated costs.
• Estimate change orders, pay applications, and provide technical assistance as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience, with preference for experience in LAUSD/DSA projects.
• Proven leadership skills, including experience in team management, client relations, goal setting, and achievement.
• Experience with estimating change orders, pay applications, and CPM scheduling and planning.

Qualifications

• Internal motivation to grow the company and lead.
• Experience with Cost + and negotiated work, MS Project, and Pro-Core.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management software.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $140,000 to $190,000, depending on experience.
• Top bonus structure, including guaranteed and project/profit-based bonuses, typically between $10,000 and $20,000 in the first year.
• Medical insurance, including dental and vision coverage.
• Generous 401K contribution.
• Strong career advancement opportunities.
• Training programs and professional development resources.
• Flexible PTO policy, potentially including PTO unlimited.
• Maternity/paternity leave benefits.
• Company-provided phone and laptop.