DSA Project Manager-150-180k+
A Southern California 150M public works / DSA commercial builder is seeking a Project Manager with strong experience delivering DSA governed construction in occupied and active K-12 environments to start on a Rosemead DSA project. This role oversees projects from preconstruction through closeout ensuring compliance with DSA standards schedule targets and cost control while protecting client trust and repeat work.
What you will own
- Lead full life cycle delivery of DSA and K-12 modernization and ground up work
- Interface with DSA inspectors architects and client representatives to maintain compliance and approvals
- Build and maintain schedules phasing plans and logistics for occupied sites
- Own budgets buyout and contract administration with subs and vendors
- Lead OAC meetings and coordinate with Safety Field and Precon teams
- Resolve field conflicts through proactive coordination and issue tracking
- Drive submittals RFIs COs and progress billing to close gaps and maintain margin
- Maintain job cost forecasting reporting and documentation for audit readiness
- Mentor APMs and PE staff in process discipline and planning behaviors
- Deliver closeout turnover and warranty processes cleanly and on time
What you bring
Proven experience managing DSA projects in the 5M to 50M rangeHistory working in occupied school sites with phased and fast-track deliveryFluency with Procore Bluebeam CPM scheduling tools and cost controlsAbility to drive clarity with design partners inspectors clients and subsTrack record of predictable schedule delivery and cost disciplineProfessional presence credibility with owners and governing agenciesWhat success looks like in the first year
You take over or launch one to two active DSA jobs and stabilize schedule risk earlyYou bring change exposure down through upstream coordination and scope clarityYou build trust with the inspector of record and client reps through clean documentation and responsivenessYou grow an APM or PE under your project and elevate their ownership and pace