Project Manager

Project Manager Job ID: 2026-11374 • Location: Los Angeles, CA • Type: Full-Time • Department: Project Management/Project Executive Overview Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self‑perform construction, and technology start‑up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds. Suffolk is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices across the country. We manage complex and transformative projects in healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Benefits Competitive salaries; auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles; market‑leading medical, emotional, and mental health benefits; dental and vision insurance; virtual care options; generous paid time off; 401k plan with employer match; company‑paid and voluntary life insurance; tax‑deferred savings accounts; backup daycare; short‑ and long‑term disability; commuter benefits; and more. Responsibilities Lead and communicate with Suffolk Field Supervision, Subcontractors and Vendors to assist them in working to the Project Schedule. Represent Suffolk with Owners, Architects, Consultants, Government Authorities, Vendors and Subcontractors. Administer financial aspects of the Owner's contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders. Build effective working relationships with clients and Suffolk project team members. Project Start‑Up: review the general contract and contract documents; confirm the budget setup and project milestones; create a schedule of values and project logs; plan for project safety and mobilization. Purchasing process and document control: maintain the buy schedule, write scopes of work, distribute and log subcontracts, write required contract riders and purchase orders, confirm compliance with project insurance requirements; review subcontractor references, obtain bonds, maintain project files; manage purchase and delivery schedules, change order processes, shop drawings, document control logs; work with Purchasing to set up/executing trade buyout. Meeting management: attend all schedule and management meetings; chair as appropriate. Financial management: manage all requisitions and payments, including lien releases and project payroll; maintain best possible cash flow. Project closeout: deliver all necessary manuals to the Owner; consolidate project documentation and files; manage subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, punch list; deliver warranties, as‑built drawings and training to the owner. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or applicable discipline and experience relative to project size/scope. 5+ years of related experience. Excellent business judgment demonstrated by consistently achieving profitability objectives and strong project close‑outs with client and subcontractor relationships in good standing. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail evidenced by a strong command of all applicable contract and legal provisions. Ability to consistently analyze and execute financial trade‑offs which frequently involve dealing with incomplete data and ambiguity. Ability to constantly multi‑task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations. Possess judgement to know when to appropriately elevate issues up the chain of command. A strong sense of urgency and initiative. Able to quickly study and react to complex issues. Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action. Team leader with excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to handle and resolve conflicts effectively in a firm but fair manner. The ability to manage and embrace change; respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems. Candidate must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring. Working Conditions The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills using a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee works in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level, and performs job site walking. EEO Statement Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk. Compensation Information Expected salary range in Los Angeles: $115,000 – $162,000 USD. Actual salary may vary based on skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of the overall compensation strategy. Salary ranges may differ by geography and are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends. #J-18808-Ljbffr