Project Manager III

Project Manager III – Disaster Recovery & Rebuild Capital Projects
REQUIRED: Must live in or relocate to the Los Angeles, CA area

PMCS Group, Inc. is seeking a senior Project Manager III to support a major Southern California public agency's disaster rebuild program. This role calls for a seasoned leader ready to drive complex capital projects that restore critical infrastructure and help communities recover. Your expertise will shape the rebuild for years to come.

What You'll Do

• Manage recovery and rebuild capital projects from programming and design through permitting, construction, and close-out
• Develop and control project scope, budget, and schedule
• Review and coordinate feasibility studies, conditions assessments, and construction documents
• Coordinate roads, water, sewer, and stormwater systems so they function as an integrated network
• Lead project team, client, and community stakeholder meetings
• Negotiate and prepare change orders
• Coordinate pre-design and construction activities with utilities, permitting agencies, and partner jurisdictions

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management experience across programming, design, permitting, construction, and close-out
• Licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Education in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to independently manage all aspects of a project
• Ability to set and manage expectations and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Disaster recovery or post-disaster rebuild experience
• Familiarity with FEMA Public Assistance or Cal OES reimbursement documentation