Construction Manager (Anticipated Opening)

Turner & Townsend • Los Angeles, CA

230d • $150,000 - $195,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a highly skilled Construction Manager to represent the client in the execution of a landmark seismic strengthening project for an iconic 52-story high-rise in Downtown Los Angeles. This full-time, on-site role is integrated within the Client’s Project Delivery Team. This is a highly visible and complex assignment involving phased construction in an occupied high-rise building, utilizing a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 8 years of construction field experience, including at least one $100M+ vertical project involving seismic upgrades or occupied high-rise structures.
• Experience with public-sector construction projects using Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and/or Job Order Contracting (JOC).
• Demonstrated ability to manage QA/QC, change management, and coordination with A/E and CM teams.

Nice To Haves

• 5 plus years of Public Sector Experience.
• California Registered Professional Engineer (PE), Architect, or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• Knowledge of Los Angeles County procedures and protocols.
• DBIA Certification is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of hazardous materials abatement, high-rise life safety systems, and MEP coordination in existing buildings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the County’s daily field representative, overseeing construction activities for compliance with plans, specifications, codes, schedules, and contract documents.
• Supervise seismic retrofit operations in an occupied high-rise building, ensuring minimal disruption to tenants and operations.
• Review, track, and coordinate the resolution of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and field directives.
• Assist County inspectors and specialty consultants; oversee third-party testing and QA/QC efforts.
• Lead progress meetings, prepare daily field reports, maintain issue logs, and monitor safety compliance.
• Coordinate punch list, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• Ensure the CMAR maintains compliance with County requirements, including labor laws, environmental regulations, and site logistics.

Benefits

• Salary range of $150k-$195k per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees