Senior Project Manager

Orion Placement
  • Santa Ana, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Lead high-impact public works and DSA-regulated projects that serve communities and leave a lasting legacy
    • Take full ownership of complex projects from preconstruction through closeout with real decision-making authority
    • Work with an experienced, collaborative leadership team that values accountability, expertise, and follow-through
    • Be recognized as a senior leader with influence over strategy, schedules, budgets, and teams
    • Long-term stability with a steady pipeline of public-sector work and strong internal support
    • Performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits that reward results and leadership

    Location

    This is a fully on-site role based in Santa Ana, California, ideal for professionals who thrive in a hands-on project environment and enjoy being closely connected to their teams and job sites.

    Note

    This role requires a minimum of 5+ years of construction project management experience; candidates without this baseline experience will not be considered.

    About Us

    We are a well-established general contractor delivering complex public and private construction projects from preconstruction through occupancy. Our team is known for professionalism, technical expertise, and strong client partnerships, particularly on DSA-regulated public works projects. We take pride in building work that matters and in developing leaders who want to grow with us. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Manage multiple public works and DSA construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout
    • Develop and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and staffing strategies
    • Oversee financial performance including forecasting, cost control, cash flow, and profitability
    • Administer owner contracts, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
    • Lead change order strategy, negotiations, and claims management
    • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, monitor critical paths, and implement recovery plans as needed
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, consultants, inspectors, and regulatory agencies
    • Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Assistant PMs, Project Engineers, and field staff
    • Promote jobsite safety, quality control, and compliance with all project and company standards
    • Drive successful project closeout, including punch lists, documentation, retention, and final payments

    Qualifications

    • 5+ years of construction project management experience (public works required)
    • Demonstrated experience with DSA-regulated projects
    • Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling, contracts, and cost controls
    • Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6
    • Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
    • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    You will be trusted as a leader, supported by experienced professionals, and given the opportunity to make a visible impact on meaningful public projects. Our culture values accountability, collaboration, and growth, with clear paths for long-term career advancement.

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    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSanta Ana, California

    Skills

    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Cash Flowunmatched
    • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
    • Claims Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Construction Project Managementunmatched
    • Construction Projectsunmatched
    • Construction Scheduleunmatched
    • Contract Managementunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Primaveraunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Project Close-Outunmatched
    • Project Developmentunmatched
    • Project Engineeringunmatched
    • Project Planningunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Public Worksunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Recruiting Strategyunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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