Construction Project Manager Specialty Subcontractor

Job Description

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

A fast-growing specialty construction company is looking for a hands-on Construction Project Manager to join its expanding Southern California team.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys having ownership of their projects and is particularly strong at juggling a high volume of smaller projects at different stages of construction . While the portfolio will occasionally include larger projects, success in this position will require someone who can keep numerous moving pieces organized, communicate exceptionally well and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Once a project is under contract, the Construction Project Manager will take ownership of the construction process through final completion, working closely with the company's Project Management, Estimating and field teams and serving as a key point of contact for customers, general contractors and other project partners.

The ideal candidate comes from a specialty subcontractor environment and understands the coordination, documentation and attention to detail required to successfully manage multiple concurrent projects. Experience with DSA, public works or other projects involving significant documentation, inspections, and compliance is particularly valuable.

This person will also work closely alongside one of the company's senior project management leaders in Long Beach, providing strong mentorship and exposure to both project management and the broader Southern California operation as the company continues to grow.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

Once a project is under contract, you will drive the construction process from startup through successful completion, including:

• Reviewing contracts, plans, specifications and project requirements
• Managing project startup, planning, scheduling and overall execution
• Managing a portfolio of multiple concurrent projects at varying stages while keeping priorities, deadlines and communication organized
• Preparing and coordinating submittals, RFIs and other project documentation
• Managing change orders, including identifying scope changes, pricing and tracking approvals
• Coordinating material procurement and project-specific equipment needs with internal teams
• Monitoring project budgets, job costs, billing and overall financial performance
• Tracking project progress and proactively identifying schedule, cost or coordination issues
• Participating in preconstruction meetings, job walks and project coordination meetings as needed
• Serving as a primary point of contact for general contractors, customers and other project stakeholders throughout construction
• Coordinating with field teams regarding manpower, sequencing, site logistics and project requirements
• Managing documentation and coordination associated with inspections, testing and other compliance requirements
• Coordinating project-specific submittals, testing and special inspection requirements where applicable
• Maintaining organized and accurate project documentation using tools such as Bluebeam
• Managing punch list, closeout documentation and final project completion
• Helping ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and with strong attention to profitability and customer satisfaction

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3+ years of relevant construction Project Management, Assistant Project Management or Project Engineer experience; 5–6 years prefered
• Experience working for a  specialty subcontractor strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through the construction lifecycle, including contracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, scheduling, financial tracking and closeout
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of concurrent projects and competing priorities without losing attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the ability to keep customers, general contractors, field teams and internal stakeholders informed across multiple active projects
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications and project documentation
• Experience with  DSA, public works or similarly complex projects involving significant documentation, inspections and compliance strongly preferred
• Experience with  structural concrete/rebar or other technically complex specialty construction scopes preferred
• Experience with Bluebeam preferred
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and follow-through skills
• Comfortable working directly with customers, general contractors, field personnel and internal project teams
• Ability to take ownership, anticipate issues and keep projects moving in a demanding, fast-paced environment

COMPENSATION

Base Salary: $80,000

In addition to base salary, this position offers an uncapped quarterly performance incentive equal to 2% of gross profit generated by the Southern California in-house construction team.

Based on the company's current growth projections and anticipated project volume, total annual compensation is projected at approximately $140,000 , with additional upside as the Southern California operation continues to grow.

Actual incentive compensation will vary based on the financial performance of the construction portfolio and is not guaranteed.

LOCATION & SCHEDULE

This position will be based out of the company's Long Beach office Tuesday through Thursday , working in person alongside senior project management leadership and members of the Southern California team.

The Long Beach location provides convenient access to projects throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and the broader Southern California market. The role will require periodic travel for project meetings, preconstruction meetings and job walks as needed. Outside of those responsibilities, the majority of the position is office/project-management based.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing Southern California operation while working directly alongside one of the company's strongest project management leaders.

The person hired will have the opportunity to learn the company's approach to project management, gain exposure across a broad portfolio of work and take on increasing responsibility as they demonstrate their capabilities.

While there is not a predetermined next title attached to the position, the company has a strong philosophy of identifying high performers and elevating them as the business grows. As the Southern California team continues to expand, this position has the potential to develop into broader responsibility and future leadership opportunities.