Commercial Construction Senior Project Manager

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Commercial Construction Senior Project Manager

Job Description:

 

HITT Contracting is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Los Angeles team, based out of our El Segundo, CA office.

The Senior Project Manager will provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction across multiple project teams. This individual will be responsible for ensuring APMs and PMs have the guidance and resources needed to successfully deliver their projects while maintaining HITT’s standards for safety, quality, financial performance, schedule, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is an experienced construction leader who knows how to develop people, oversee multiple project teams, build strong client relationships, and identify risks before they become problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers responsible for portfolios of approximately 5–8 active projects at a time
• Provide executive-level oversight across commercial construction projects typically ranging from $5M–$30M in value
• Mentor and develop APMs and PMs, helping strengthen their technical knowledge, leadership abilities, and overall project management capabilities
• Establish clear expectations and hold project teams accountable for safety, quality, schedule, financial performance, and client satisfaction
• Maintain visibility across each team's project portfolio, proactively identifying potential risks, challenges, and resource needs
• Guide project teams through the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction and RFP through construction, turnover, and closeout
• Ensure APMs and PMs effectively manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, change management, and overall financial performance
• Maintain adherence to HITT’s standards of safety and ensure all project processes are followed in accordance with company policies
• Support project teams in resolving complex scope, subcontractor, scheduling, contractual, and client-related challenges
• Ensure project Quality Control Plans are properly implemented and maintained
• Partner with project teams to evaluate staffing and resource needs across the portfolio
• Ensure proper assignment, development, and evaluation of project and field personnel
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients while serving as a senior point of escalation when needed
• Support PMs in navigating difficult client conversations, contract negotiations, and project challenges
• Identify and negotiate time extensions when justified and allowed
• Maintain positive and productive relationships within the subcontractor community
• Lead and support preconstruction and RFP efforts in partnership with the Preconstruction Department and other company resources
• Help identify and pursue new business opportunities while expanding relationships with existing clients
• Ensure teams maintain an organized and timely project closeout process
• Balance staffing, priorities, and resources across multiple project teams to keep projects moving forward
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, mentorship, and continuous development within the Los Angeles team

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience with a general contractor
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing Assistant Project Managers, Project Managers, and project teams
• Strong experience providing oversight across multiple projects and teams simultaneously
• Experience with commercial construction projects ranging from approximately $5M–$30M
• Proven ability to mentor project management professionals and help them successfully manage demanding project portfolios
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, contracts, procurement, change management, subcontractor management, and construction operations
• Ability to maintain a high-level view across multiple projects while knowing when to become directly involved in project-level challenges
• Strong leadership and people-management skills with a passion for developing and mentoring team members
• Excellent client-facing, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to new business opportunities
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a concentration in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field strongly preferred
• In lieu of a degree, additional relevant construction experience will be considered
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Make an Impact at HITT

This is an opportunity for an experienced construction leader to play a key role within HITT Contracting’s Los Angeles team in El Segundo, CA. As a Senior Project Manager, your impact will extend beyond the success of an individual project—you’ll be responsible for developing APMs and PMs, providing leadership across multiple project teams, and helping drive the overall success of a portfolio of $5M–$30M commercial projects.

We’re looking for someone who can see the bigger picture while staying connected to what is happening at the project level. If you enjoy developing people, solving complex construction challenges, building client relationships, and helping multiple teams succeed, this could be a great next step in your career.

In accordance with California’s Labor Code Section 432.3, the base salary range for this position is:

$133,100.00 - $181,500.00

Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.