Project Associate

Project Associate– Painting & Reconstruction

Location:

Southern California

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Compensation: $90,000–$110 base salary, plus performance-based bonus

Parker Beth Search Partners is recruiting a Project Associate for a long-established Southern California contractor specializing in HOA, multifamily, commercial painting, and reconstruction.

This role is part of a newly developing project-management function. The company is separating estimating from project execution and needs an individual who can learn and take ownership after award, supporting projects from turnover through closeout, and protect schedule, margin, quality, and the customer relationship.

The ideal candidate understands specialty-trade construction, occupied communities, and the practical realities of coordinating crews, access, materials, change orders, and client expectations across multiple active projects.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Join a company building a true project-management structure

• Established Southern California contractor with 50+ years in business

• Approximately $7 million in active backlog and growing

• High visibility with executive and production leadership

• Clear path toward senior operational leadership

• Strong project bonus tied to performance and profitability

• Diversified HOA, multifamily, and commercial project portfolio

What You Will Do

• Manage assigned projects from turnover through completion and closeout

• Review contracts, scopes, plans, budgets, schedules, and project requirements

• Build and maintain project schedules, manpower plans, and site logistics

• Coordinate superintendents, crew leaders, vendors, subcontractors, and clients

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and labor performance

• Track project budgets, job costs, production rates, and billing milestones

• Identify and resolve project risks, delays, and scope gaps early

• Document, price, and secure approval for change orders

• Lead project meetings and maintain accurate project records

• Manage punch lists, warranty items, final inspections, and closeout

What You Bring

• Three or more years of construction project-management or project support experience

• Painting, reconstruction, restoration, or specialty-trade background

• Strong scheduling, manpower-planning, and field-coordination skills

• Working knowledge of project financials and job costing

• Proven experience managing change orders and protecting margin

• Ability to manage several active projects simultaneously

• Strong client-facing communication skills

• Ability to read contracts, scopes, plans, and specifications

• HOA, multifamily, or occupied-property experience preferred

• Valid driver's license and regular travel availability

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $90,, depending on experience

• Performance bonus target of approximately 5%

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• 401(k), subject to company plan

• Vehicle allowance or mileage reimbursement

This is a strong opportunity for a Project Associate who wants real ownership, direct access to leadership, and the ability to help build a more disciplined operations function inside an established company.

Parker Beth Search Partners brings over 20 years of recruitment expertise, specializing in connecting top talent with leading companies in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. We are dedicated to integrity, long-term partnerships, and helping both clients and candidates achieve lasting success.

Parker Beth is an equal opportunity executive search and staffing firm. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.