5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial or industrial general contractor.
Experience in managing commercial, industrial, aerospace, or specialty construction projects.
Preferred background with a self-performing general contractor.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong knowledge of structural concrete, steel, metal stud framing, drywall systems, and MEP coordination.
Experience with secure facilities and specialized environments like aerospace manufacturing is a plus.
Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Excel.
Responsibilities
Manage all phases of construction projects valued between $500,000 and $20 million+.
Develop and maintain project schedules and milestone tracking.
Coordinate daily activities with Superintendents, Project Engineers, and subcontractors.
Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety.
Identify and resolve scheduling and coordination challenges proactively.
Prepare and review project estimates and manage budgets and cost reporting.
Serve as the primary contact for owners, architects, and client representatives.
Benefits
Company truck and gas card provided.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Paid vacation and company holidays.
Long-term career advancement opportunities.
Work on complex, high-profile projects in Southern California.
Stable, family-owned company with a collaborative culture.
Full Job Description
About the Position
The company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial, industrial, aerospace, and specialty construction projects throughout Southern California.
This role offers the opportunity to manage projects from preconstruction through final closeout while working closely with field leadership, self-performing crews, subcontractors, and clients. The ideal candidate is a hands-on builder who understands both the technical and operational aspects of construction and enjoys solving complex project challenges.
The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Execution
Manage all phases of commercial and industrial construction projects ranging from approximately $500,000 to $20 million+.
Develop and maintain project schedules, milestone tracking, and short-term look-ahead plans.
Coordinate daily activities with Superintendents, Project Engineers, subcontractors, and self-performing field crews.
Perform regular site visits to monitor project progress, quality, productivity, and safety performance.
Proactively identify and resolve scheduling, constructability, procurement, and field coordination challenges.
Financial & Contract Management
Prepare and review project estimates, quantity takeoffs, and value engineering opportunities.
Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, and cost-to-complete projections.
Administer subcontracts, purchase orders, owner change orders, and potential change items.
Oversee project billing, pay applications, schedule of values, and financial reporting.
Coordinate RFIs, submittals, and document control between project teams and design professionals.
Client & Team Leadership
Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, municipal agencies, and client representatives.
Lead Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and maintain accurate project documentation.
Build long-term client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and exceptional project execution.
Collaborate with internal operations teams to ensure successful project delivery from start to finish.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience with a commercial or industrial general contractor.
Experience managing commercial, industrial, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or specialty construction projects.
Previous experience working for a self-performing general contractor is highly preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Science, or related field preferred (equivalent industry experience will also be considered).
Strong knowledge of:
Structural concrete
Structural steel
Metal stud framing
Drywall systems
MEP coordination
Pre-engineered metal buildings
Experience with secure facilities, aerospace manufacturing, SCIF construction, cleanrooms, testing facilities, or similar specialized environments is a significant advantage.
Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6, and Microsoft Excel.
Strong estimating, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, and value engineering experience.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Ability to successfully pass background requirements necessary for work within aerospace and defense facilities is preferred.
Benefits
Competitive base salary $130,000-$140,000
Company truck
Gas card
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid vacation and company holidays
Long-term career advancement opportunities
Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile commercial and aerospace projects throughout Southern California
Stable, family-owned company with a collaborative culture and strong reputation for quality
