Construction Project Manager - Specialty Subcontractor

About the job

Construction Project Manager

• Specialty Subcontractor Location: Long Beach, CA Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person Salary/Compensation: $80,000 base + uncapped quarterly performance incentive; projected total compensation of approximately $140,000 Key Skills: Construction Project Management, Specialty Subcontractor, Project Coordination, Submittals, RFIs, Change Orders, Scheduling, Job Costing, Bluebeam, Contract Management, DSA, Public Works, Project Closeout About the Company Our client is a fast-growing specialty construction company expanding its Southern California operations. The company manages technically complex construction projects and is focused on delivering high-quality work while developing strong project management talent.

Position Summary

The Construction Project Manager will take ownership of projects from contract award through final completion. This role is ideal for a hands-on construction professional who can manage a high volume of smaller projects at different stages while keeping priorities, deadlines, documentation, and communication organized.

The Project Manager will work closely with estimating, project management, and field teams while serving as a key point of contact for customers, general contractors, and project partners. Experience in a specialty subcontractor environment is strongly preferred, particularly candidates with experience managing DSA, public works, or other projects involving significant documentation, inspections, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Review contracts, plans, specifications, and project requirements. Manage project startup, planning, scheduling, and overall execution. Manage multiple concurrent projects at varying stages of construction. Prepare and coordinate submittals, RFIs, and project documentation. Manage change orders, including identifying scope changes, pricing, and tracking approvals.

Coordinate material procurement and project-specific equipment requirements. Monitor project budgets, job costs, billing, and overall financial performance. Track project progress and identify schedule, cost, and coordination issues. Participate in preconstruction meetings, job walks, and project coordination meetings.

Serve as a primary point of contact for general contractors, customers, and project stakeholders. Coordinate with field teams regarding manpower, sequencing, site logistics, and project requirements. Manage documentation associated with inspections, testing, and compliance requirements. Coordinate project-specific submittals, testing, and special inspection requirements where applicable.

Maintain organized project documentation using tools such as Bluebeam. Manage punch lists, closeout documentation, and final project completion. Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and profitably. Maintain strong customer relationships and communication throughout the construction process. Work Environment & Schedule Based out of the company's Long Beach office Tuesday through Thursday.

In-person collaboration with senior project management leadership and the Southern California team. Periodic travel to project meetings, preconstruction meetings, and job walks. Projects may be located throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and the broader Southern California market. Majority of the position is office and project-management based.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant construction Project Management, Assistant Project Management, or Project Engineer experience; 5-6 years preferred. Experience working for a specialty subcontractor strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience managing projects through the construction lifecycle. Experience with contracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, scheduling, financial tracking, and project closeout.

Proven ability to manage a high volume of concurrent projects and competing priorities. Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, and project documentation. DSA, public works, or similarly complex project experience strongly preferred. Experience with structural concrete/rebar or other technically complex specialty construction scopes preferred.

Bluebeam experience preferred. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through skills. Comfortable working directly with customers, general contractors, field personnel, and internal project teams. Ability to take ownership, anticipate issues, and keep projects moving in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Why Join Us? $80,000 base salary Uncapped quarterly performance incentive Projected total annual compensation of approximately $140,000 Direct mentorship from senior project management leadership Opportunity to work across a broad portfolio of Southern California projects Strong potential for increased responsibility and future leadership opportunities Growing Southern California operation Long Beach office location with access to projects throughout the region