Project Manager II/III

APSI Construction Management•Alhambra, CA

2d•$160,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Rebuild Authority Program, is seeking an experienced Project Manager at Level II or III to help manage recovery and rebuild capital projects. The position is based at the Public Works Headquarters Building at 900 S. Fremont Avenue in Alhambra, California. It is a full-time term position with staff extension, with an anticipated start date of November 2026. The Project Manager will manage capital improvement projects from planning and design through permitting, construction, and close-out. The role oversees project scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables; coordinates with technical teams, contractors, agencies, utilities, jurisdictions, and community stakeholders; and monitors progress, risks, issues, compliance, and project expectations. The position also supports contract administration, change orders, infrastructure coordination, project meetings, and status reporting. The posted annual pay range is $160,000–$175,000 for PM II or $175,000–$190,000 for PM III, plus benefits.

Requirements

At least 10 years of project management experience for PM II or 15 years for PM III, overseeing projects through programming, design, permitting, construction, and close-out.
Licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
Educational background in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to independently manage all aspects of a project.
Ability to develop and control project scope, budget, and schedule.
Skill in reviewing and coordinating the preparation of feasibility studies, conditions assessments, and construction documents.
Ability to effectively facilitate project team, client, and community stakeholder meetings.
Ability to effectively negotiate and prepare change orders.
Ability to adapt and respond effectively to project issues and challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with disaster recovery or post-disaster rebuild projects.
Familiarity with FEMA Public Assistance or Cal OES reimbursement documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage capital improvement projects through planning, design, permitting, construction, and close-out.
Develop and oversee project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, utilities, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders.
Review feasibility studies, site assessments, design documents, and construction plans.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with project requirements.
Review and negotiate change orders and support contract administration.
Facilitate project meetings and provide regular updates on schedules, budgets, and project status.
Coordinate infrastructure improvements and support successful project delivery.
Coordinate interdependent roads, water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure systems so they function together as an integrated network.
Monitor and coordinate pre-design and construction activities with utilities, permitting agencies, partner jurisdictions, and other stakeholders.
Set and manage project expectations.