Project Manager

O'Connor Construction Management, Inc.

$130K — $145K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of Construction Project Management experience required.
  • Experience in higher education construction projects preferred.
  • Proven ability to manage projects in active, occupied environments.
  • Expertise in renovation and capital improvement projects, especially in safety and compliance areas.
  • Track record of managing multiple high-value projects effectively.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite is necessary.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate communication among stakeholders, including facility staff and contractors.
  • Prepare and present project documentation such as reports and meeting minutes.
  • Oversee projects through all phases from planning to closeout.
  • Review RFIs, submittals, schedules, and change orders for compliance.
  • Ensure field activities align with project requirements and quality standards.
  • Monitor project budgets, timelines, and performances closely.
  • Coordinate with teams to address constructability and scheduling challenges.

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401K program with a company match.
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation accrual.
  • Engagement in company team-building and employee events in a supportive environment.
Full Job Description
We9re currently looking for a Project Manager to add to our team in Los Angeles, CA! This role offers you the opportunity to be a key member of our project management team, leading a long-term capital improvement program for a reputable higher education client. The program will include a variety of renovation and facility improvement projects involving fire/life-safety, accessibility, code compliance, building systems, and infrastructure upgrades within an active, occupied environment. We are seeking an individual who can lead clients to success on their projects from planning and pre-construction through construction and close-out.

Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate communication and manage stakeholders, including facility staff, project coordinators, contractors, design professionals, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
  • Prepare and present written reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and other project documentation related to project status, risks, schedule, and budget.
  • Manage projects throughout planning, design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases.
  • Review and coordinate RFIs, submittals, schedules, change orders, pay applications, and other project documentation.
  • Manage field activities to ensure work is completed in accordance with project requirements, schedule, and quality expectations.
  • Monitor project budgets, schedules, risks, and overall project performance.
  • Coordinate with project teams to identify and resolve constructability, schedule, cost, and operational issues.
  • Facilitate project meetings and maintain project reporting, logs, and document controls.
  • Manage and monitor the pace and schedule of the project in conjunction with office-based cost and schedule support.
  • Provide strong project controls, including monitoring project risks, quality issues, and potential cost/schedule impacts.

Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 7+ years of Construction Project Management experience.
  • Experience with higher education construction projects is highly preferred.
  • Experience managing projects within active, occupied facilities.
  • Experience with renovation and capital improvement projects involving fire/life-safety, ADA/accessibility, code compliance, building systems, or deferred maintenance preferred.
  • Experience managing multiple, high-value projects, both new and renovation.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel user and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Bachelor9s Degree preferred but not required.

Benefits include:
  • Company-sponsored Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance
  • 401K Program with a Company Match
  • Paid Holidays / Sick Leave / Vacation Accrual
  • Company Team Building, Employee Events, and a fun, people-first environment

Compensation: $130,000 - $145,000

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