Senior Project Manager – K-14, DSA

Swinerton

Overall management of construction projects at Swinerton. Facilitating timely completion through effective stakeholder collaboration and project management.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,500 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overall management of construction project resulting in successful project completion.
Able to perform all Project Manager’s responsibilities (refer to position descriptions)
Manage multiple or large, complex projects
Estimate and establish budgets and contract price (GMP/Lump Sum)
Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases
Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery
Keep project on schedule
Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect and Subcontractors
Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures
Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management
Manage, train, and supervise project team according to Company policy
Organize regular meetings for management and subcontractors
Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms
Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders
Direct preconstruction services and activities
Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages
Assist with business development and participate in job interviews
Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project)
Support estimating staff (bid item specialist)
Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict
Complete all job close-out procedures
Conduct warranty follow-up (1-year warranty walks)
Complete project with full or enhanced fee
Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have K-14 DSA (Education) project experience
Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience
Field construction management experience (8-10 years, including supervisory skills)
Leadership ability
Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
Organizational and communication skills
Drafting and computer skills
Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401(k) with company matching
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
individual stock ownership
paid vacation
paid sick leave
paid holidays
bereavement leave
employee assistance program
pre-tax flexible spending accounts
basic term life insurance and AD&D
business travel accident insurance
short and long term disability
financial wellness coaching
educational assistance
Care.com membership
ClassPass fitness membership
DashPass delivery membership
additional term life insurance
long term care insurance
critical illness and accidental injury insurance
pet insurance
legal plan
identity theft protection
other voluntary benefit options

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbudget estimationcontract negotiationschedulingcost controlprocurementestimatingsafety planningquality controlfield construction management

Soft Skills

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