Sr Project Manager

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Irvine, CA

Compensation: $155,000 - $210,000 / year

W.E. O’Neil is looking for a Senior Project Manager in Irvine to lead large, complex commercial, mixed-use, and multifamily projects with values of $200M and above. You’ll own project delivery from preconstruction through closeout and lead the team that gets it done.

This is a leadership role. You’ll manage Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers, set the standard for how the team runs its jobs, and act as a trusted senior voice for the client. You’ll also be involved in pursuits, interviews, and the early planning that shapes a project before work starts.

This role reports to a Project Director, Project Executive, or Vice President of Operations, and works closely with clients, design teams, trade partners, field leadership, and company leadership.

• Lead delivery of large, complex projects from preconstruction through closeout, including planning, constructability, logistics, procurement, staffing, and scheduling
• Own project financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, billing, and cash flow
• Lead administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change management
• Identify, evaluate, and reduce risks to safety, quality, schedule, and cost, and help resolve claims or disputes before they grow
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers through coaching, delegation, and accountability
• Build long-term relationships with owners, design partners, consultants, and subcontractors
• Support pursuits, client interviews, and presentations to win new work
• Partner with field leadership to set and maintain safety and quality expectations on every project
• Use VDC/BIM to support constructability, coordination, and risk reduction
• Oversee turnover, commissioning, and closeout so projects finish clean
• Share lessons learned across the team and support company training, recruiting, and development efforts

• 8+ years of progressively responsible construction experience with a general contractor
• Demonstrated success managing projects of $200M+ in commercial, mixed-use, or multifamily construction
• Proven experience leading and developing project teams, including Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers
• Expert understanding of construction contracts, project controls, scheduling, procurement, cost management, and risk management
• Advanced ability to read and interpret construction documents, contracts, specifications, schedules, and financial reports
• Strong knowledge of means and methods, constructability, and VDC/BIM processes
• Strong business judgment and the ability to make sound decisions on complex projects
• Clear communicator who builds trust with clients, teams, and company leadership
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management platforms such as Procore, CMiC, and/or Navisworks
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• OSHA 30-Hour certification, or the ability to obtain it within company timelines

• Lead significant projects and a team of your own, with real ownership of the outcome
• Work on large commercial, mixed-use, and multifamily projects with a company that is serious about doing them well
• Help build the next generation of PMs and PEs, with support for mentoring, training, and growth
• A seat at the table on pursuits and client strategy, not just delivery
• 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company with a track record dating back to 1925, so your work has a direct stake in the outcome
• Full benefits package: competitive pay, bonus program, medical/dental/vision insurance, PTO/sick leave, life insurance, 401(k) with match, and a student debt assistance program

W.E. O’Neil Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.