Senior Project Manager

Align Builders•Los Angeles County, CA

3h•$155,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Align Builders’ Senior Project Managers own complex healthcare, life sciences, and higher education projects from preconstruction through closeout. The role leads the project team, sets standards for managing risk and cost, builds durable client relationships, and develops Project Managers and Project Engineers. Senior Project Managers partner with Superintendents to maintain construction schedules, provide proactive updates to Owners, and drive successful project completion.

Requirements

At least 8 years of commercial construction experience, including at least 3 years as a Project Manager with a general contractor.
Deep command of contracts, insurance requirements, and project deliverables.
Proven ownership of budgeting, forecasting, change management, and billings on projects of significant size and complexity.
Strong commercial construction means and methods, plan-reading ability, and a solid foundation in project controls.
Working knowledge of major construction hazards, with the ability to identify unsafe conditions and practices, implement solutions, and lead a strong jobsite safety culture.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Procore, and Microsoft Project.
Proven ability to lead and develop project teams and to engage clients, internal teams, and trade partners constructively to resolve issues and deliver results.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare (HCAI/OSHPD), life sciences, higher education, or office improvements.
Bachelor’s degree (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

Lead project teams with accountability, while challenging and supporting internal and external partners.
Build effective teams grounded in trust.
Coach and mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers toward their next roles.
Own risk management, including contract review, deliverables, subcontract preparation and issuance, and insurance compliance.
Own cost control, including estimating input, budgeting, forecasting, change management, and billings.
Deliver accurate monthly progress reports to Owners and executive leadership.
Partner with the Superintendent to maintain the construction schedule and proactively communicate schedule impacts to the Owner.
Prioritize critical items and delegate with clear expectations.
Drive successful project completion and long-term client relationships.