Senior Construction Manager

Responsibilities

• Manages, oversees, and coordinates all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award, construction, and close-out phases of all assigned projects.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the client, contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Oversee day-to-day construction activities for various projects, ensuring alignment with district goals, timelines, and quality standards.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and documentation with precision and accountability.
• Lead coordination efforts across multiple disciplines, resolving issues proactively.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and DSA requirements.
• Provide clear, consistent communication to stakeholders at all levels.
• Monitor construction progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support procurement, contract administration, and change management processes.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of construction management experience in similar education facilities, particularly in DSA jurisdiction.
• Proven experience in: Athletic field construction, modular building installations, ground-up construction, and DSA experience is required.
• Strong client-facing presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Solid understanding of construction processes, scheduling, and project controls.
• PREFERRED: Institutional/Higher Ed experience preferred but not required.
• Experience working for an owner, CM firm, and/or general contractor on large construction projects of $20M+ is a plus.

Salary

Salary Range: $160,000 to $175,000 yearly

Location

Torrance, CA

Work Environment

Onsite