Location: Gardena, CA (office + field) — 19210 S Vermont Ave, Building E, Gardena, CA 90248. Active job sites across Los Angeles.
Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Pay: $100,000–$120,000/year + performance bonuses tied to project efficiency and scale (depends on level — see Role Comparison below)
Schedule: Full-time; flexibility expected during active project phases
Reports To: Owner / Principal
About These Roles
ADU Express is a high-speed design-build firm delivering multifamily ADUs at scale across Southern California. We've replaced the traditional, slow-moving construction model with a factory-style production approach — and we're hiring at two levels to build out our project leadership team. Apply once and we'll match you to the level that fits your background.
A Note on the Work Style
This isn't a desk job that occasionally visits a site. You'll split time between our Gardena office and active job sites across Los Angeles. The pace is production-line fast, the standards are high, and we build like a factory — not like a custom home builder. The people who thrive here are systems thinkers who take ownership and move with urgency.
Role Comparison
Project Manager
- You own the full lifecycle of multiple ADU builds, from groundbreaking through final sign-off
- Primary point of command for field superintendents, subcontractors, and trade partners
- Accountable for every project hitting milestones on time and on budget
- Experience: 5–8+ years of construction project management with a proven track record
- Pay: $100,000–$110,000/year, scaled to experience
Senior Project Manager
- You bridge our design teams and field operations and oversee the full project portfolio
- Mandate: move the company away from one-off "custom" headaches and toward a standardized, value-engineered product that deploys at scale
- Mentor and hold accountable the PMs, designers, superintendents, in-house crews, and subcontractors who execute the work
- Experience: 10+ years of construction project management, ideally in multifamily or high-volume residential
- Pay: $110,000–$120,000/year + larger performance bonus tied to portfolio efficiency
What You'll Do (both levels)
- Lead multiple ADU builds simultaneously, ensuring every project hits key milestones on time and on budget
- Serve as a primary point of command for field superintendents and subcontractors, maintaining a high-performance culture on every site
- Maintain a centralized project hub — use digital tools to keep schedules, budgets, and documentation in one place
- Set clear expectations for trade partners; meet factory-speed standards without compromising safety or code compliance
- Proactively identify project bottlenecks and implement immediate solutions to keep the construction pipeline moving
- Own project budgets end-to-end — track costs, flag overruns early, and find ways to build smarter without sacrificing quality
Senior PM additionally:
- Lead and coordinate the design team to create standardized plans that prioritize repeatable construction systems
- Continuously audit designs to reduce costs, simplify assembly, and eliminate field bottlenecks through disciplined value engineering
- Drive standardization across the entire build process — from plan sets to material specs to field procedures
- Report directly to leadership on schedule adherence, budget performance, and strategic opportunities to increase efficiency at scale
Required (both levels)
- Strong communication and leadership skills — you can mentor staff, manage vendor performance, and command a job site
- Strong working knowledge of California building codes, permitting processes, and inspection workflows
- Proficiency with project management and construction software (scheduling tools, budget tracking, digital plan management)
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for regular travel between office and job sites across LA
- Experience minimums as listed in the Role Comparison (5–8+ years for PM, 10+ for Sr. PM)
Senior PM additional requirements:
- Proven experience managing both design teams and field operations — you've been the bridge between the office and the job site
- Deep expertise in value engineering with an obsession for finding the most efficient way to build a high-quality product
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and hold diverse teams accountable
Preferred
- Experience with multifamily, ADU, or production-style residential construction
- Background in design-build environments where speed and standardization matter more than custom finishes
- Existing network of subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners in the Southern California market
Compensation & Growth
- $100,000–$120,000/year base, scaled to level and experience, plus performance bonuses rewarding project efficiency and scale
- Free Welcome+ membership for up to 12 months while actively employed — includes $0 cost telemedicine with unlimited 24/7 access, counseling support, prescription discounts, dental (Aetna Dental Access®), and vision. Covers you and your family (spouse + children under 26).
- Work inside a high-growth design-build firm that also invests in real estate — exposure to both construction operations and investment strategy
- Future partnership and investment programs for employees who grow with the company
- A culture that promotes from within based on results, not tenure
About ADU Express
ADU Express is a Los Angeles–based design-build company specializing in accessory dwelling units at scale. We combine a systems-driven construction model with real estate investment, and we're growing fast. If you want to build something — not just show up — this is the place.