Senior Project Manager

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Job Description

Job ID: 37706
Position Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Los Angeles, California
Work Type: Full-time, On-Site (No Hybrid/Remote Option)
Compensation: $250,000 – $270,000 per year + comprehensive benefits

About the Opportunity:

Our client is a construction management firm supporting a large K-12 capital improvement and facilities modernization program in Los Angeles. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide senior-level leadership across complex, high-value public-sector construction projects.
This role provides oversight and direction across multiple active projects, including schedule, cost control, contract administration, dispute resolution, and team leadership. The Senior Project Manager works closely with owner representatives, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery within a highly regulated public-sector environment.
This is a full-time, on-site leadership role within a large institutional capital program.

Key Responsibilities:

Resolve complex construction project issues, disputes, and disagreements
Provide functional oversight and performance management of Owner’s Authorized Representatives (OARs)
Review overall project progress relative to approved construction schedules
Review and assess change orders and evaluate impacts to scope, cost, and schedule
Support bid strategy, procurement planning, and contract administration
Review and monitor project cost control and scheduling reports
Review and verify contractor and consultant applications for payment
Oversee administration of contracts for architects, engineers, and consultants
Coordinate program activities with internal departments and external agencies
Participate in dispute resolution and recommend corrective actions
Develop and recommend internal policies, procedures, and best practices
Perform other related senior project management duties as required

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

(Applicants must meet ALL of the following)
Applications that do not clearly demonstrate every requirement below will not be considered.

Experience

Minimum 17 years of full-time professional project and/or construction management experience
Minimum 5 years managing large programs with individual projects exceeding $50M in construction value (not cumulative)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in educational facility construction, public works, or large commercial projects
(experience may include projects located outside of California)

Education / Credentials

(Must meet one of the following)

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, OR
Bachelor’s degree in another discipline plus a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential, OR
Active CCM credential with demonstrated equivalent professional experience, OR
Equivalent combination of education and professional experience as accepted by the client

Availability

Ability to work on-site full time in Los Angeles

Preferred Qualifications (Not mandatory):

Design-Build project experience
Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Experience with LEED and/or CHPS projects
Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) processes
California Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, or CCM credential

Required Skills:

Senior-level construction and program leadership
Schedule, cost, and change management
Contract administration and dispute resolution
Oversight of multi-project teams and owner representatives
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Application Process:

To be considered, please submit a detailed resume including:

Full employment history with month/year dates
List of projects and programs managed, including values, locations, roles, and contributions
Educational background
Professional licenses or certifications
Awards or professional recognitions (if applicable)

Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

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Job Information

Rate / Salary

$250000 - $270000 per Year

Sector

Construction