Construction Project Manager – Commercial Interiors / Tenant Improvements

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $140,000 – $200,000 annually (DOE)

An established commercial general contractor specializing in fast-paced commercial interiors and tenant improvement projects is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Los Angeles team. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously, taking full ownership of estimating, scheduling, financial performance, construction delivery, and closeout. This opportunity is ideally suited to a well-connected commercial interiors professional who thrives in a high-volume environment and values strong client relationships.

Must Haves

Minimum 5 years of commercial construction experience, with a strong background in commercial interiors and tenant improvement (TI) projects.
Proven Project Management experience with a commercial interiors-focused General Contractor.
Ability to independently estimate and bid projects, develop schedules, manage construction, and oversee closeout.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects (ideally 6–10), typically with 3–6 month construction schedules.
Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, subcontractor buyout, cost forecasting, change orders, and profitability.
Established relationships with local clients, architects, landlords, and subcontractors in the Los Angeles commercial interiors market.
Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, drawings, specifications, and contract administration.
Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Stable employment history with demonstrated long-term commitment and successful project delivery.

Nice to Haves

Experience working for a specialist commercial interiors / TI contractor in the Los Angeles market.
Established client relationships and a track record of generating repeat business or securing new projects.
Experience delivering fast-track, high-end office interiors, corporate workplaces, or occupied-space renovations.
Background in special projects or interiors divisions of larger General Contractors.
Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft 365, and construction scheduling software.
Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Independently manage multiple commercial interiors and tenant improvement projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
Prepare estimates, develop competitive bids, negotiate subcontractor pricing, and oversee project buyout.
Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules, coordinating closely with Superintendents and subcontractors to achieve project milestones.
Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, progress billings, change orders, and financial performance to maintain profitability.
Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract administration, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, consultants, landlords, and subcontractors, helping secure repeat business and new project opportunities.
Coordinate with field teams to maintain high standards of safety, quality, productivity, and schedule performance.
Identify and resolve design conflicts, procurement challenges, scheduling delays, and other project risks proactively.
Lead project meetings, manage stakeholder expectations, and provide regular updates on project progress and financial performance.
Collaborate with preconstruction and estimating teams on constructability reviews, value engineering, and project planning.
Provide guidance and mentorship to Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other junior team members.
Oversee punch lists, inspections, project turnover, financial closeout, and warranty-related activities.

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