Project Manager III

Blue Stone Management • Los Angeles, CA

7d • $176,000 - $191,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Stone Management is seeking an experienced Project Manager III to support a disaster recovery and rebuilding initiative in Los Angeles County. This on-site position manages public capital improvement projects through all phases of delivery, from programming and design through permitting, construction, and closeout. The role involves independently overseeing complex projects, coordinating infrastructure and construction activities, and working with clients, consultants, contractors, public agencies, utility providers, and community stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of project management experience.
• Professional licensure (PMP) 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.
• 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 the 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 interdependent infrastructure systems, including roads, water, sewer, and stormwater, 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 ensure project objectives and requirements are met.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and recommendations to management and key stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships with partner agencies, utility providers, and community representatives.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful public infrastructure projects that help rebuild and strengthen communities.
• Opportunity to manage complex capital improvement initiatives supporting long-term recovery and resilience.
• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced engineers, consultants, contractors, and public agency partners.
• Opportunity to lead projects from concept through completion.

What This Job Offers

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