Construction Project Manager at ADU Express

Welcome Tech • Gardena, CA

22d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

ADU Express is a high-speed design-build firm delivering multifamily ADUs at scale across Southern California. We've replaced the traditional, slow-moving construction model with a factory-style production approach — and we're hiring at two levels to build out our project leadership team. This isn't a desk job that occasionally visits a site. You'll split time between our Gardena office and active job sites across Los Angeles. The pace is production-line fast, the standards are high, and we build like a factory — not like a custom home builder. The people who thrive here are systems thinkers who take ownership and move with urgency.

Requirements

• Strong communication and leadership skills — you can mentor staff, manage vendor performance, and command a job site
• Strong working knowledge of California building codes, permitting processes, and inspection workflows
• Proficiency with project management and construction software (scheduling tools, budget tracking, digital plan management)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for regular travel between office and job sites across LA
• 5–8+ years of construction project management with a proven track record (for Project Manager)
• 10+ years of construction project management, ideally in multifamily or high-volume residential (for Senior Project Manager)
• Proven experience managing both design teams and field operations — you've been the bridge between the office and the job site (Senior PM only)
• Deep expertise in value engineering with an obsession for finding the most efficient way to build a high-quality product (Senior PM only)
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and hold diverse teams accountable (Senior PM only)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multifamily, ADU, or production-style residential construction
• Background in design-build environments where speed and standardization matter more than custom finishes
• Existing network of subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners in the Southern California market

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple ADU builds simultaneously, ensuring every project hits key milestones on time and on budget
• Serve as a primary point of command for field superintendents and subcontractors, maintaining a high-performance culture on every site
• Maintain a centralized project hub — use digital tools to keep schedules, budgets, and documentation in one place
• Set clear expectations for trade partners; meet factory-speed standards without compromising safety or code compliance
• Proactively identify project bottlenecks and implement immediate solutions to keep the construction pipeline moving
• Own project budgets end-to-end — track costs, flag overruns early, and find ways to build smarter without sacrificing quality
• Lead and coordinate the design team to create standardized plans that prioritize repeatable construction systems (Senior PM only)
• Continuously audit designs to reduce costs, simplify assembly, and eliminate field bottlenecks through disciplined value engineering (Senior PM only)
• Drive standardization across the entire build process — from plan sets to material specs to field procedures (Senior PM only)
• Report directly to leadership on schedule adherence, budget performance, and strategic opportunities to increase efficiency at scale (Senior PM only)

Benefits

• Performance bonuses tied to project efficiency and scale
• Free Welcome+ membership for up to 12 months while actively employed — includes $0 cost telemedicine with unlimited 24/7 access, counseling support, prescription discounts, dental (Aetna Dental Access®), and vision. Covers you and your family (spouse + children under 26).
• Exposure to both construction operations and investment strategy
• Future partnership and investment programs for employees who grow with the company
• A culture that promotes from within based on results, not tenure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed