Senior Project Manager-General Construction, Los Angeles

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