Construction Project Manager

Compensation $90,000.00 - $/year

Job Description

Position Title: Working Construction Project Manager
Company: Encore Development Company
Pay Range: $90,000 – $120,000 per year + performance bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: General Construction
Location: Los Alamitos, CA

Encore Development Company is seeking a highly skilled Working Construction Project Manager to oversee diverse projects across residential, commercial, government, federal, tenant improvement, and restoration sectors. This role is responsible for managing every phase of construction — from pre-construction and estimation to scheduling, execution, and closeout — while ensuring compliance with scope, budget, and quality standards. The ideal candidate has proven leadership skills, deep technical knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Encore Development Company is a forward-thinking, dynamic general contractor operating across residential, commercial, industrial, and government projects. We combine cutting-edge methods with proven practices to deliver excellence on every project. As a small but highly effective and efficient team, we are nimble enough to adapt to each client’s unique needs while maintaining high-quality outcomes and personal attention to detail.

At Encore, we don’t just build structures, we build trust, opportunity, and a shared future. Our diverse team values collaboration, respect, and growth. Whether you are starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll be part of a supportive culture that invests in people, supports your goals, and celebrates success.

• Manage federal projects (NAVFAC, U.S. Air Force, etc.) in compliance with JOC contracts and federal regulations.
• Perform cost estimates using RSMeans; prepare and submit bids for federal contracts.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with government standards.
• Utilize MS Project, Primavera, Bluebeam, and Procore for scheduling and documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with federal clients.

• Break down project plans using AutoCAD and manage project documentation in Procore or Project Sight.
• Establish project milestones, task assignments, and scopes of work.
• Conduct team meetings, create Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and manage schedules.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates using CSI format and present bids to clients.
• Oversee subcontractor bids, selections, and maintain a qualified subcontractor database.
• Lead project kickoff meetings, daily logs, and milestone tracking.
• Manage commercial builds from pre-construction through completion using Procore and Project Sight.
• Lead tenant improvement projects, ensuring adherence to budget, scope, and deadlines.
• Evaluate subcontractor bids, ensure vendor compliance, and establish Construction Performance Statements (CPS) for project KPIs.
• Serve as primary client liaison, providing timely updates and reports.
• Develop accurate scopes with iGuide and Xactimate for damage assessments.
• Manage fire and water restoration projects from demolition through final inspection.
• Collaborate with insurance adjusters to finalize scopes and cost approvals.
• Deliver detailed reports, status updates, and before-and-after documentation to clients.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Procore, Project Sight, Bluebeam, MS Project, Primavera.
• Strong expertise in Xactimate (restoration) and RSMeans (federal cost estimation).
• Familiar with iGuide, Planswift, Stack, Bidspeed, Bid Clerk, and Dodge.
• Skilled in pre-construction documentation, compliance, and planning standards.
• Strong quantity estimating abilities for labor, materials, and equipment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 5 years of project management or field leadership experience across multiple sectors.
• Familiarity with JOC contracts, restoration estimating, and federal project compliance.
• PMP certification preferred; EM385‑1.1, QC, and OSHA certifications are a plus.
• Proven ability to…