Self-Perform Project Manager - Drywall (Southern California)
Turner Construction
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Los Angeles, CA · $185k a year · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
Position Description: Lead, direct, and coordinate management of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall and general Trades projects, including overall project pursuit, staffing, proactive planning, implementation, budget, and risk management. Essential Duties Key Responsibilities: Manage operational performance of assigned Self-Perform Operations (SPO) projects from kick-off to close out. Lead project start up including budget set up, Schedule of Values (SOV) establishment, and submittal submission. Manage procurement and release of long lead materials to comply with Required On Job (ROJ) dates. Lead weekly project production meetings and work with General Superintendent to improve production where possible. Generate actual production rates from field and communicate variances to management and estimating teams. Identify change conditions, estimate change orders, and collaborate with project teams to obtain required approvals from owners Understand and administer company contract and subcontract agreements. Promote involvement in community to help build strategic relationships and embrace community in which we live and work. Foster trusted advisor status to evolve internal, architect, owner, vendor, and supplier relationships. Contribute to master schedule development and update Self-Perform Operations (SPO) schedule for accuracy; distribute latest schedule to Trades and suppliers to communicate and confirm contractual obligations. Anticipate, identify, and resolve project scheduling issues in order to maintain a stable and productive crew. Manage budget and financial reporting to maintain adherence to project budget. Manage Quality Control (QC) program. Provide leadership for risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee and pricing decisions. Maintain compliance and communicate expectations about company business ethics and compliance programs with project stakeholders. Manage and oversee field operation and engineering processes and procedures. If in Trade Union environment, understand and manage to labor agreements. If in Trade Non-Union environment support recruitment of Trade labor and oversee other labor sources. Collaborate with EH S team to implement project safety protocols. Oversee timely submission of pay applications. Collaborate with Finance team to confirm timely submission and payment of supplier invoices in accordance with terms of contract agreement. Review subcontracts, Purchase Orders (POs), and Change Orders for accuracy. Inform management of project and budget progress during Operation Review Meetings (ORM). Support and drive utilization of various company initiatives; promote and utilize emerging technologies and innovations to support sustainable competitive advantages. May supervise SPO Drywall team, participate in hiring process, onboard new staff, and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.