Project Manager II

Blue Stone Management • Los Angeles, CA

11h • $156,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Stone Management is seeking an experienced Project Manager II to support a disaster recovery and rebuilding initiative in Los Angeles County. This on-site position manages public capital improvement projects across the full delivery lifecycle, from initial programming and design through permitting, construction, and closeout. The role involves independently leading complex projects, coordinating infrastructure and construction activities, and working with clients, consultants, contractors, public agencies, and community stakeholders to deliver projects that support community recovery and resilience.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of project management experience.
• PMP professional certification or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) designation required.
• Educational background in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from programming and design through permitting, construction, and closeout.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex capital improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, scheduling, scope management, and construction administration.
• Experience coordinating infrastructure systems, utilities, permitting agencies, and multiple project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate change orders and resolve project challenges effectively.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitating meetings and presenting project updates.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting disaster recovery or post-disaster rebuilding projects.
• Familiarity with FEMA Public Assistance or Cal OES reimbursement documentation requirements.
• Experience delivering complex public works or municipal infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working with public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all phases of capital improvement projects, including programming, design, permitting, construction, and closeout.
• Develop, monitor, and control project scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Oversee preparation and review of feasibility studies, existing conditions assessments, and construction documents.
• Establish project expectations, milestones, and performance objectives.
• Identify project risks, resolve challenges, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate roads, water, sewer, stormwater, and other interdependent infrastructure systems for integrated project delivery.
• Oversee pre-design and construction activities involving utilities, permitting agencies, contractors, and partner jurisdictions.
• Review, negotiate, and prepare construction change orders.
• Monitor project progress, construction activities, and compliance with project requirements.
• Address project issues proactively to maintain schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Lead meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, public agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives and requirements.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Build relationships with partner agencies, utility providers, and community representatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level