Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Construction Project Manager, Specialty Subcontractor

Location: Long Beach, California

Job Type: Full-Time

Industry: Specialty Construction / Commercial Construction

Salary: $80,000 base + uncapped quarterly performance incentive, with projected total compensation of approximately $140,000

Key Skills: Construction Project Management, Specialty Subcontractor, Project Coordination, Submittals, RFIs, Change Orders, Scheduling, Job Costing, Bluebeam, Contract Management, DSA, Public Works, Project Closeout

Our client is a fast-growing specialty construction company expanding its Southern California operations. The company manages technically complex construction projects and is focused on delivering high-quality work while developing strong project management talent.

We are seeking a hands-on Construction Project Manager to take ownership of projects from contract award through final completion. This role is ideal for someone who can manage multiple projects simultaneously while keeping priorities, deadlines, documentation, communication, and project costs organized. The Project Manager will work closely with estimating, senior project management, field teams, customers, general contractors, and other project partners throughout the construction lifecycle.

Why join us?

• $80,000 base salary
• Uncapped quarterly performance incentive
• Projected total compensation of approximately $140,000
• Direct mentorship from senior project management leadership
• Opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of Southern California projects
• Growing Long Beach operation
• Opportunity for increased responsibility and future leadership
• Exposure to technically complex specialty construction projects

If interested, please apply here or email your resume to Kelona Pillay at [email protected]

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, plans, specifications, and project requirements
• Manage project startup, planning, scheduling, and execution
• Manage multiple concurrent projects at different stages of construction
• Prepare and coordinate submittals, RFIs, and project documentation
• Manage change orders, including identifying scope changes, pricing, and approval tracking
• Coordinate material procurement and project-specific equipment requirements
• Monitor project budgets, job costs, billing, and financial performance
• Track project progress and identify schedule, cost, and coordination issues
• Participate in preconstruction meetings, job walks, and project coordination meetings
• Serve as a primary point of contact for general contractors, customers, and project stakeholders
• Coordinate with field teams regarding manpower, sequencing, site logistics, and project requirements
• Manage documentation related to inspections, testing, and compliance requirements
• Coordinate project-specific submittals, testing, and special inspection requirements where applicable
• Maintain organized project documentation using tools such as Bluebeam
• Manage punch lists, closeout documentation, and final project completion
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and profitably
• Maintain strong customer relationships throughout the construction process

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant Construction Project Management, Assistant Project Management, or Project Engineer experience; 5-6 years preferred
• Experience working for a specialty subcontractor strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through the construction lifecycle
• Experience with contracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, scheduling, financial tracking, and project closeout
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, and project documentation
• Strong communication, organization, 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 fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience

• DSA or public works project experience
• Experience with technically complex specialty construction
• Structural concrete or rebar experience
• Bluebeam experience
• Experience with inspections, testing, and special inspection requirements
• Specialty subcontractor project management experience

Work Environment

• Based out of the company's Long Beach office Tuesday through Thursday
• In-person collaboration with senior project management and the Southern California team
• Periodic travel to project meetings, preconstruction meetings, and job walks
• Projects may be located throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and the broader Southern California market
• Majority of the role is office and project-management based

Benefits & Compensation

• $80,000 base salary
• Uncapped quarterly performance incentive
• Projected total compensation of approximately $140,000
• Direct mentorship from senior project management leadership
• Opportunity to work across Southern California projects
• Career growth and increased responsibility opportunities
• Growing Southern California operation