MKL Careers
MKL Careers is hiring: Senior Project Manager - Contract Position in Long Beach
MKL Careers, Long Beach, CA, US
Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Concrete & Structural Projects (Federal) Location: Long Beach, CA
Position Summary:
We are hiring a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience delivering concrete and structural projects in the federal sector. Based in Long Beach, this individual will oversee all phases of federal construction projects, leading teams and subcontractors to ensure safe, timely, and successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the full project lifecycle for federal concrete/structural projects, from preconstruction to closeout
Oversee budgets, schedules, procurement, and subcontractor performance
Ensure compliance with all federal project requirements, including documentation and reporting standards
Collaborate with government agencies, inspectors, and contracting officers to maintain compliance
Lead project meetings with clients, design teams, and internal staff
Resolve field and design issues while keeping projects on track with cost and schedule goals
Mentor and develop project engineers and assistant project managers
Provide monthly project reporting and forecasting to senior leadership
Qualifications:
~10–15+ years of project management experience in concrete and structural construction
~ Proven track record delivering federal projects (USACE, NAVFAC, VA, or similar)
~ Strong knowledge of FAR regulations, federal compliance, and project documentation requirements
~ Experience managing projects valued at $20M–$100M+
~ Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project/Primavera, or equivalent project management tools
~ Strong leadership, negotiation, and client relationship management skills
~ Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred