Construction Manager in Los Angeles, California at Dabri, Inc

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Company: Dabri, Inc.

Dabri, Inc. is a California-based consulting firm specializing in program and construction management, engineering support, project controls, cost estimating, scheduling, environmental compliance, and QA/QC oversight. Since 2001, we have supported complex public infrastructure and capital improvement programs across education, healthcare, transportation, aviation, and civic facilities. Our team works collaboratively with public agencies and project stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with applicable standards.

Dabri, Inc. is seeking Construction Manager I and II to support the Los Angeles County Public Works (LACPW) specifically in the facilities services division. This position provides project delivery and construction administration support the Construction Management (CM) and Inspection teams to improve consistency, strengthen construction management practices, enhance staff development, and support continuous improvement of business processes and project delivery throughout the District.

• Conduct structured on-boarding sessions with newly assigned CMs and Inspectors, ensuring consistent understanding of PMD III requirements and how they apply to construction delivery.
• Identify training gaps and recommend improvements to onboarding, technical training, and professional development.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to County staff and consultant personnel to promote consistency in construction management best practices.
• Support management and supervisors with staff alignment, including project and inspector assignments, program staffing coordination, and interpretation of portfolio and performance reports.
• Assess current construction management workflows, procedures, and business practices for all of infrastructure construction management (multiple sections).
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve consistency, communication, and project delivery.
• Develop recommendations for standardized procedures, guidance documents, checklists, templates, and best practices.
• Evaluate coordination between County staff, consultants, project sponsors, and stakeholders to improve project execution.
• Lead recurring construction portfolio reviews with Unit Heads and Project Controls, covering schedule performance, budget status, change management, risk items, and upcoming milestones.
• Prepare summary reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for Section Head and Division-level reviews.
• Perform focused data checks and analyses in advance of key meetings (e.g., Board of Supervisors, Metro, Caltrans, strategic delivery partners, or sponsor report-outs), prioritizing projects that are upcoming, high-risk, or strategically significant.
• Identify recurring trends, lessons learned, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Serve as an independent resource to provide objective observations and recommendations regarding construction management best practices and operational effectiveness.
• Facilitate communication and resolution of procedural issues between project teams and management.
• Perform special assignments, operational reviews, and targeted analyses as requested by the Section Heads.
• Facilitate clarification of roles, responsibilities, and handoff processes with sponsor divisions, including transitions between Project Managers and CM & Inspection at construction start and closeout.

• Minimum 5 years (CM I) or 10 years (CM II) of construction management experience managing horizontal infrastructure projects.
• Licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Education background in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently complete assignments.
• Ability to develop and maintain logs.
• Ability to interpret contract plans and specifications, including other agency permits.
• Ability to effectively facilitate project team and client meetings.
• Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate project activities with the various project stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt and respond effectively to project issues and challenges.
• Knowledge of the Greenbook or Caltrans specifications.

• Full-time, Monday through Friday.
• Position is based at Los Angeles

Salary Range: $125,000– $135,000 per year (DOE)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Professional Development Opportunities

Please submit the following:

• Résumé (Word)
• Desired hourly rate or salary range