Senior Project Manager-General Construction

About the Company

The company is a real estate advisory and construction management firm serving both public and private sector clients across Southern California. Known for its highly credentialed team—including licensed engineers, PMP-certified professionals, and DBIA-certified experts—the firm delivers end-to-end services spanning development, design, procurement, and construction management.

About the Position

The Senior Project Manager I will play a critical leadership role supporting large-scale capital improvement programs for the company. This position is responsible for overseeing multiple high-value construction projects, ensuring successful delivery across cost, schedule, quality, and compliance metrics.

This is a highly visible role requiring deep expertise in public-sector construction, stakeholder coordination, and program-level oversight. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory and operational environments.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Leading resolution of complex construction issues, disputes, and project challenges
• Overseeing and directing Owner Authorized Representatives (OARs) across assigned projects
• Monitoring project schedules, cost controls, and overall program performance
• Reviewing and evaluating change orders and their impact on district-wide initiatives
• Supporting bid strategy, procurement planning, and contract development
• Managing project financials, including payment applications and budget tracking
• Providing leadership across contract administration, quality control, and dispute resolution
• Coordinating with multiple LAUSD departments, including environmental health & safety, asset management, and inspection units
• Developing internal policies, procedures, and best practices for program delivery

Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 17 years of full-time project/construction management experience
• At least 5 years managing large-scale programs with individual project values exceeding $50 million
• Minimum 5 years of experience in educational facilities, public works, or large commercial construction

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in any field with the ability to obtain the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one year

OR

• 20+ years of relevant experience with CCM certification required within one year

OR

• Active CCM credential at time of application

Technical & Professional Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of contract administration, cost control, scheduling, and quality management
• Experience managing change orders, budgets, and payment applications
• Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder environments and cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Design-Build project experience
• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Experience with LEED or high-performance school standards (e.g., CHPS)
• Knowledge of Division of the State Architect processes
• Active Architect or Professional Engineer (PE) license in California

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 80 hours of vacation time and 40 hours of sick leave annually
• 13 paid holidays
• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 4%, fully vested immediately