Senior Construction Manager

Willdan•Los Angeles, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Willdan is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to join their West Energy Solutions division. The Senior Construction Project Manager will oversee several concurrent energy retrofit construction projects in the Greater Los Angeles area. Our ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management or other construction-related field with 10+ years of total professional experience that includes a wide range of experience in field operations and construction means and methods. Direct experience managing construction under LA-area PLAs (LADWP, IBEW, LiUNA, etc.), including pre-job conferences, Letters of Assent, and jurisdictional coordination will be a critical component of this position. This role extends beyond subcontractor management and includes ownership of construction readiness, including material flow, staging strategy, and field verification of bill of materials (BOM) to ensure seamless installation execution. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate success in the following skills and abilities:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management or other construction related field.
Valid driver's license.
10+ years of total professional experience that includes a wide range of experience in field operations and construction means and methods.
Direct experience working within LA-area union environments (IBEW, LiUNA, LADWP or similar) required.
Proven experience delivering high-volume construction programs (multi-site, multi-crew deployment environments).
Experience with construction management platforms (ex, Procore) and scheduling tools (ex MS Project).
Knowledge of the construction process is required.
In-depth knowledge of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) and Master Service Agreements (MSA).
Capable of leading confidently in identifying, correcting and/or avoiding potential schedule, budget or quality issues. The ability to make decisions, while balancing cost implications, to avoid disruptions in the work or customers’ operations is required.
Be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee and Subcontractor performance.
Thorough understanding of Company and industry practices, policies, and standards.
Desire and capability to lead others in the construction process.
Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop client relationships. Effectively engage clients in the construction process. Respond to client concerns in an effective and timely manner.
Possess excellent organizational skills. Capable of maintaining project documentation and working on multiple activities/projects at one time.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the ability to communicate ideas and concepts in both written and oral form. Relays confidence and authority in interactions with client and subcontractors.
Ability to lift 50lbs and climb a ladder.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing public right of way or infrastructure construction projects preferred.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in commercial and institutional facilities is preferred.
Experience working on municipal utility project is highly desirable.
Certification as a PMP, or the desire to gain certification is a plus.
OSHA 30 Certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

Manage construction execution across large-scale, multi-site deployments (1,000+ assets), ensuring production targets and schedule milestones are achieved.
Coordinate material logistics including procurement alignment, staging, delivery, and field verification against bill of materials (BOM).
Lead pre-job conferences, Letters of Assent execution, and ongoing compliance with Project Labor Agreements (PLA) and union jurisdiction requirements.
Monitor installation productivity (units per crew per day), identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule.
Serve as the primary construction interface with municipal clients, utilities, and stakeholders, managing escalations and maintaining alignment.
Coordinates the contractor onboarding process, including pre-job conferences.
Responsible for subcontract administration including the preparation of subcontract agreements.
Manage and coordinate multiple union subcontractors, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
Monitoring and maintaining Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and Master Labor Agreement (MLA) conformance and flow-down requirements with all subcontractors.
Schedule, supervise, and coordinate subcontractor activities. Direct construction meetings between subcontractors and Willdan.
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project controls teams to align construction activities with project objectives.
Ensure construction progresses as scheduled. Prepare detailed multi-week schedule based on overall construction schedule. Update overall schedule monthly and multi-week schedule weekly and ensure that schedule is implemented, closely monitored, updated as necessary, and meets the contract performance goals.
Ensure construction specifications are adhered to. Act as liaison between subcontractors and engineers to ensure work complies with project requirements.
Establish quality control procedures to ensure compliance with contract documents and set safety practices.
Mentor junior construction staff and foster a high-performance team environment.
Manage project cost control and forecasting systems. Provide monthly cost vs. budget report to project stakeholders.
Maintain Construction Management Software in accordance with company guidelines and principles.
Travel throughout the greater Los Angeles region as required to construction sites and office locations.