Job Description
Senior Project Manager – Construction (Santa Monica)
Employer: 100% Employee-Owned General Contractor (Top Workplace)
Location: Santa Monica, CA (onsite; local projects)
Compensation: $130,000–$185,000 base + ESOP + Profit Sharing + comprehensive benefits
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
Lead impactful $30M+ DSA K-12/Higher-Ed projects in Santa Monica . You’ll own client communication, cost/schedule, change management, and quality—partnering with strong field leadership on local backlog (minimal travel).
Responsibilities
- Drive project delivery: scope, CPM schedule , budget, quality
- Lead buyout/contracting; manage change orders and owner/sub billing
- Oversee document control (RFIs, submittals) and risk management
- Build/maintain CPM (MS Project/Primavera) and implement recovery plans
- Coordinate owners, A/E, subs, and field teams; forecast/report accurately
Qualifications
- 5+ years PM experience (heavier profiles preferred) on DSA/public works or Higher-Ed; comfortable at $30M+
- Proven buyout/CO leadership and cash-flow/billing rhythm
- CPM ownership (build/update/recovery) in MS Project or Primavera
- Procore + Microsoft 365 proficiency; strong communication/organization
- Bachelor’s in CM/CE or related preferred; valid driver’s license required
Nice to Have
- Bond-program experience (LAUSD/SDUSD/SMMUSD)
- Healthcare/OSHPD/HCAI exposure
Benefits
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) + Profit Sharing
- 100% employer-paid health/dental (employee) + Life/AD&D/LTD
- Generous PTO + 9 paid holidays (including your birthday!)
- Retirement plan with company contribution, FSA options, childcare tuition support
Equal Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected characteristics.
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Local area,