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Project Manager in Los Angeles

Date Posted: 21 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Project Manager – Heavy Civil / Deep Foundations

Compensation: $110,000–$120,000 annually, with flexibility for the right candidate
Industry: Heavy Civil Construction | Geotechnical Engineering | Deep Foundations

Build Your Next Career Move

Are you an experienced construction Project Manager ready to take on challenging infrastructure and foundation projects? We're partnering with a specialty contractor focused on deep foundations, geotechnical construction, and ground improvement to identify a driven professional who can lead projects from planning through completion.

This is an opportunity to contribute to complex construction projects that support buildings, bridges, highways, and other major structures while working alongside experienced construction and engineering professionals.

What You'll Do

  • Manage projects from initial planning and mobilization through execution and closeout.

  • Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost controls.

  • Coordinate field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.

  • Monitor project progress, productivity, quality, and safety requirements.

  • Manage change orders, project documentation, and client communications.

  • Identify potential risks and develop solutions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

  • Collaborate with field leadership and engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience managing construction projects in heavy civil, geotechnical construction, specialty foundations, or a related field.

  • Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, cost control, and subcontractor management.

  • Experience coordinating field operations and resolving construction challenges.

  • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and accountability.

Experience with any of the following is especially valuable:

  • Deep foundations and drilled shafts

  • Drilling and pile installation

  • Micropiles and foundation support systems

  • Earth retention, shoring, and retaining walls

  • Ground improvement and soil stabilization

  • Underground construction and major infrastructure projects

Compensation & Opportunity

  • Listed base salary of $110,000–$120,000 annually

  • Compensation flexibility for highly qualified candidates

  • Opportunity to work on technically challenging heavy civil and foundation projects

  • Professional growth within a specialized construction environment

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you have a background in heavy civil construction, deep foundations, or geotechnical project management, I'd welcome the opportunity to connect and discuss whether this position aligns with your experience and career goals.

Chris Shannon | GPAC
christopher.shannon@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.

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