Project Manager - Higher Ed.

Legence•Long Beach, CA

14h•$145,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

P2S stands as a provider of professional engineering services to aBroad range of markets, including higher education, healthcare, ports/harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal sectors. Our specialties include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology integration. Our offered services range from engineering and commissioning to construction management. With over 300 dedicated employees, P2S is an internationally recognized leader in many of the key markets we serve. We provide a blend of innovation and technical excellence in delivering green solutions that enhance and sustain the built, natural, and social environments. Currently, we have offices in Long Beach, Seattle, Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Jose. Are you a Project Manager with 7+ years of experience in the education sector looking to grow your career? Join our award-winning team. Recognized as a Best Place to Work for over a decade, P2S provides a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions make a tangible impact. Employment Type: Full-time Schedule: On-site M-F Salary: $145,000- $160,000 (dependent on experience). This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed. Level: Mid-Senior Location: Long Beach, CA We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Project Manager to lead preconstruction services for complex, high-profile capital projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This on-site role is responsible for guiding projects from initial concept through bidding, ensuring a seamless transition to the construction management team for execution. The Senior Project Manager will oversee all aspects of preconstruction, including the development and management of project budgets and schedules, coordination and leadership of the design process, and engagement with key stakeholders. Responsibilities include driving design development, managing permitting efforts, leading the bidding process, and facilitating contractor procurement and contract execution. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in preconstruction leadership, with the ability to align design, cost, and schedule objectives while maintaining strong communication across owners, designers, and consultants. If you excel in preconstruction strategy, collaboration, and delivering well-defined, construction-ready projects, we encourage you to apply. For 15 years in a row, P2S has been regarded as a “Best Place to Work” by our employees. Why? Because we value satisfied employees just as much as satisfied clients. With competitive benefits, flexible work schedules, paid training/professional memberships, and more. - we aim to attract the best talent and keep them here Learn more about what it means to work at P2S: https://www.p2sinc.com/join P2S is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. About Legence Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in the commercial construction industry (pre-construction preferred)
Institutional/Higher Ed experience preferred
CSU experience is a plus but not required
Experience working for a general contractor on construction projects is a plus
Understanding of Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical systems is a plus
Able to handle multiple projects concurrently (+/-5 projects) ranging in value from $1mil to $15mil.
Excellent planning & logistical skills
Excellent stakeholder management & customer service skills
Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead preconstruction services for complex, high-profile capital projects.
Guide projects from initial concept through bidding.
Oversee all aspects of preconstruction, including budget and schedule development and management.
Coordinate and lead the design process.
Engage with key stakeholders.
Drive design development.
Manage permitting efforts.
Lead the bidding process.
Facilitate contractor procurement and contract execution.
Align design, cost, and schedule objectives.
Maintain strong communication across owners, designers, and consultants.
Deliver well-defined, construction-ready projects.
Initial project setup.
Perform conceptual estimating, detailed cost estimating, budget tracking, and cashflow forecasting.
Oversee design development, conduct constructability reviews, and lead value engineering sessions.
Oversee permitting of projects by ensuring all stakeholder and consultant concerns are addressed.
Develop and update preconstruction schedules and ensure stakeholder buy off.
Analyze risks in regards to schedule delays and budgeting.
Coordination of design with stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive benefits
Flexible work schedules
Paid training/professional memberships
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage
Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy-up for additional coverage.
Flexible non-accrual vacation
Company holidays per policy
Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
Company-sponsored discount program with savings on multiple lifestyle categories.