We’re seeking someone with niche experience in green roof construction, who can bring both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership to a complex, high-end build. You’ll work closely with clients, architects, engineers, and field teams to deliver excellence from preconstruction through closeout.
Whether you're coordinating logistics, managing budgets, or driving innovation, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable infrastructure in one of the most vibrant regions in the country.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Lead project planning and execution for a high-profile green roof construction initiative, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals and client expectations.
· Serve as the face in the southern California division, representing the company in client meetings, stakeholder engagements, and community interactions.
· Manage all phases of the project lifecycle, from preconstruction through closeout, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and quality control.
· Coordinate cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel, to ensure seamless project delivery.
· Oversee green roof system installation, ensuring compliance with environmental standards, waterproofing protocols, and structural requirements.
· Monitor project performance, track milestones, and proactively address risks, delays, or budget variances.
· Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including building codes, environmental guidelines, and safety standards.
· Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact throughout the project.
· Prepare and present progress reports, forecasts, and documentation to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
· Drive innovation and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance project efficiency, sustainability, and quality.
ABOUT YOU:
Our most valuable resource is our family of skilled, loyal, and professional employees. We not only look for people who possess the great skill sets and experience in the industry, but people with “can do” attitudes and train them to work to our standards. Our company passion and purpose are to leave things better than we found them.
In addition to your passion and purpose, to be successful in this Project Manager role, you will possess the following:
· Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
· Minimum 7–10 years of project management experience in commercial or high-end construction, with at least 3 years of direct experience managing green roof or sustainable infrastructure projects.
· Proven ability to lead complex, multi-phase construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
· Strong knowledge of green roof systems, waterproofing, drainage, and environmentally responsible building practices.
· Experience managing budgets $10M,+ with a track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.
· Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to represent FD Thomas externally and lead cross-functional teams.
· Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam) and construction documentation.
· Familiarity with California building codes, environmental regulations, and permitting processes.
· Ability to travel within Southern California and work on-site as needed.
· PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.
If this opportunity interests you or you know someone who this opportunity could help and they fit the description. Please contact Andrew Gossenreiter at 828.617.9006 OR email andrew.gossenreiter@gogpac.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
