Construction Project Manager - Los Angeles/Southern CA

Fortive•Los Angeles, CA

20h

About The Position

Construction Project Manager - Los Angeles/Southern CA Project Planning & Pre-Construction Ensure all project prerequisites are completed, verified, and documented prior to construction start. Assist in developing scopes of work, reviewing proposals, and confirming contract compliance. Implement project procedures from identification through execution. Stakeholder Engagement & Meetings Facilitate and lead key meetings, including: o Pre-Construction Meetings - Align scope, schedule, logistics, and safety protocols. o Progress Meetings - Review milestones, resolve issues, and maintain momentum. o Punch List Meetings - Conduct final walkthroughs to identify and close outstanding items. Document and distribute meeting minutes to ensure transparency and accountability. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and stakeholders. Site Oversight & Quality Assurance Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, verify compliance, and ensure construction quality standards. Identify and mitigate risks and delays through proactive site assessments and reporting. Documentation & Communication Review and manage comprehensive project documentation, including: Uphold customer-specific procedures and ensure alignment with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements. Provide responsive support to resolve issues and maintain project continuity. Review and process change orders; manage scope changes due to unforeseen conditions with proper documentation and approvals. Scheduling & Budget Management Maintain detailed activity schedules to meet procurement and project timelines. Monitor budgets and review contractor invoices in alignment with financial controls. Risk & Safety Mitigation Proactively identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize delays, disruptions, and safety incidents. Apply experience in safety and risk management to ensure compliance and maintain a secure project environment. Change & Issue Management Manage changes to project scope, schedule, or budget with proper documentation, stakeholder communication, and formal authorization. Address and resolve issues or conflicts that arise during construction using negotiation and mediation skills to maintain project momentum. Ensure all changes and issues are tracked, assessed for impact, and resolved efficiently to keep the project on track.

Requirements

Proficient in reading construction plans and specifications; experienced in comprehensive price proposal reviews.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
3-5+ years in construction procurement, management, or general contracting, with experience in both horizontal and vertical construction preferred.
Strong knowledge of commercial public construction operations, pricing, contracting, scope development, and estimating.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of managing multiple concurrent projects in both planning and execution phases.
Exceptional communication, customer service, and teamwork skills; flexible, strategic, results-driven, and highly organized.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); able to create custom tracking tools and reports.
Skilled in construction management platforms such as Procore and MS Project.
Willingness to travel up to 80% within a designated geographic area

Nice To Haves

Experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC) or IDIQ preferred, and a solid understanding of public procurement and delivery methods.
Experience with Smartsheet work management software is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Ensure all project prerequisites are completed, verified, and documented prior to construction start.
Assist in developing scopes of work, reviewing proposals, and confirming contract compliance.
Implement project procedures from identification through execution.
Facilitate and lead key meetings
Document and distribute meeting minutes to ensure transparency and accountability.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and stakeholders.
Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, verify compliance, and ensure construction quality standards.
Identify and mitigate risks and delays through proactive site assessments and reporting.
Review and manage comprehensive project documentation
Uphold customer-specific procedures and ensure alignment with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
Provide responsive support to resolve issues and maintain project continuity.
Review and process change orders; manage scope changes due to unforeseen conditions with proper documentation and approvals.
Maintain detailed activity schedules to meet procurement and project timelines.
Monitor budgets and review contractor invoices in alignment with financial controls.
Proactively identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize delays, disruptions, and safety incidents.
Apply experience in safety and risk management to ensure compliance and maintain a secure project environment.
Manage changes to project scope, schedule, or budget with proper documentation, stakeholder communication, and formal authorization.
Address and resolve issues or conflicts that arise during construction using negotiation and mediation skills to maintain project momentum.
Ensure all changes and issues are tracked, assessed for impact, and resolved efficiently to keep the project on track.