Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Manager for a direct hire opportunity with an established commercial specialty contractor serving projects throughout Southern California. This role is ideal for a construction professional who enjoys a fast-paced mix of estimating, customer relationship management, field coordination, and project execution.

The Project Manager will support highly technical epoxy coating and specialty construction projects for commercial, biotech, pharma, R&D, and similar environments. Most projects are short duration, typically 1 to 2 weeks, giving you the opportunity to manage a variety of work and see projects move quickly from estimate to award to completion.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants ownership, training, and a clear career path. The company offers structured onboarding, hands-on field development, supportive leadership, and a collaborative team culture focused on quality, accountability, and long-term growth. Candidates who are not yet ready for a full Project Manager role may be considered for an Assistant Project Manager track with a defined path toward advancement.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage commercial specialty construction projects from estimating and pre-construction through closeout.
- Develop scopes, budgets, proposals, schedules, and project documentation while tracking opportunities through CRM systems.
- Serve as a primary contact for general contractors, clients, architects, vendors, and internal field teams.
- Coordinate job-site activity, vendor support, project schedules, safety expectations, and quality control.
- Conduct site visits throughout Southern California to monitor progress, resolve issues, and support successful completion.
- Build and maintain customer relationships, support repeat business, and follow up on bids, service needs, and warranty requests.

Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $65,000 to $85,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Job Type: Direct hire, full-time.
- Work Environment: Approximately 50% office and 50% field after training.
- Location: Pomona, CA, with projects throughout Southern California, including as far south as San Diego.
- Training: Structured 3 to 6 month onboarding program.
- Performance Bonus: Gross-margin-based bonus available upon advancement to full Project Manager status.
- Company Vehicle: Provided upon advancement to full Project Manager status, with company-paid fuel for job-site travel.
- Benefits: 401(k) with company matching, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 3 personal days, and a generous paid holiday schedule.
- Extended hours and occasional weekend hours may be required during peak seasons or larger projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

Company Description

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.