Senior Project Manager-General Construction

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.

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.

• →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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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