Project Manager - Public Sector
HybridLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Oversee project management and delivery of vertical and infrastructure projects in public facilities, coordinating scope development, design review, procurement, and closeout. Drive cost reductions and schedule shortening while managing contractor performance, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications. Conduct field investigations, track milestones, resolve design issues, and lead meetings with clients, designers, and stakeholders. Ensure documentation compliance, support risk management and permitting, and record key metrics for executives. Supervise assistant project managers and maintain relationships with agency representatives and vendors. This full-time hybrid role requires travel to project sites and off-hours work to accommodate operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of experience managing public sector projects with budgets over $10M
- Demonstrated understanding of state/local codes, permitting, and agency reporting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and a web-based PMIS (e.g., eBuilder, Unifier, or Prolog)
- Must be able to walk project sites, participate in field walks, and travel locally to meetings
- Strong critical thinking, technical writing, negotiation, and multitasking abilities
- This is a full-time, hybrid role; off-hours work may be required to accommodate operations or agency schedules
Desired Qualifications
- 10+ years preferred for senior roles
- Previous vendor and contractor/subcontractor negotiation and management skills associated with construction and project execution
- Experience with fast-track design/build projects and or multiple significant upgrade projects
- PMP, CCM, LEED, or PE certification and familiarity with DSA, FAA, ADA, CEQA, and LEED standards
- Prior work with municipalities, airport authorities, or education districts
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