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