Senior Capital Improvement Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager II/III

Location: Public Works Headquarters Building located at 900 S. Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, CA

Pay Range: PM-II: $160-$175K or PM-III: $175-$190K/year plus benefits

Client: County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works

Project Name: Rebuild Authority Program

Project Duration: Full-time term position (staff extension)

Anticipated Start Date: November 2026

Project Details (Size, SOW, Site Background, etc.):

Public Works, Rebuild Authority, is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Level II or Level III) to assist in managing recovery and rebuild capital projects.

**Daily Responsibilities: **

• Manage capital improvement projects through planning, design, permitting, construction, and close-out
• Develop and oversee project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, utilities, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders
• Review feasibility studies, site assessments, design documents, and construction plans
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with project requirements
• Review and negotiate change orders and support contract administration
• Facilitate project meetings and provide regular updates on schedules, budgets, and project status
• Coordinate infrastructure improvements and support successful project delivery

**Required Qualifications (Experience, Education, Certifications, Clearances, etc.): **

• Minimum of 10 years (PM II) or 15 years (PM III) of project management experience overseeing projects through all phases, including programming, design, permitting, construction, and close-out
• Licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Education background in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to independently manage all aspects of a project
• Ability to develop and control project scope, budget, and schedule
• Skilled in reviewing and coordinating the preparation of feasibility studies, conditions assessments, and construction documents
• Ability to coordinate interdependent infrastructure systems including roads, water, sewer, and stormwater so they function together as an integrated network
• Ability to effectively facilitate project team, client, and community stakeholder meetings
• Ability to effectively negotiate and prepare change orders
• Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate pre-design and construction activities with the various project stakeholders, including utilities, permitting agencies, and partner jurisdictions
• Ability to adapt and respond effectively to project issues and challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to set and manage project expectations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with disaster recovery or post-disaster rebuild projects
• Familiarity with FEMA Public Assistance or Cal OES reimbursement documentation requirements