Carlos Gutierrez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Senior Construction Project Manager | B.Arch (USC) | 15+ years delivering commercial interiors, capital improvements, and special projects up to $30M. Construction lead for the restoration of the Lovell Health House, a landmark of 20th-century American modernist architecture. Known for strong field execution, disciplined cost and schedule controls, and clear executive-level communication-Leveraging digital tools to enhance coordination, documentation quality, and decision speed.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Construction Project Manager
OM Construction
Glendale, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Led mid-construction takeover of a $15M historic restoration; recovered $12.6M from the inherited budget through cost restructuring and trade realignment
- Restored core project controls for schedule, SOV validation, and change management, restoring forecasting accuracy
- Expedited project restart by resolving legacy invoicing issues and contractual gaps; renegotiated scopes into new GC subcontractor agreements and remobilized critical trades within thirty days
- Performed a forensic audit of twenty-four pay-application cycles, strengthening compliance and supporting claims/recovery strategy
- Instituted closeout controls including punchlist governance, O&M/submittal tracking, and lien waiver collection to support pay application processing and final turnover
- Managed stakeholder communications, aligning project goals with client expectations and regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with contractual obligations.
Senior Construction Project Manager
OM Construction
Glendale, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Led mid-construction takeover of a $15M historic restoration; recovered $12.6M from the inherited budget through cost restructuring and trade realignment
- Restored core project controls for schedule, SOV validation, and change management, restoring forecasting accuracy
- Expedited project restart by resolving legacy invoicing issues and contractual gaps; renegotiated scopes into new GC subcontractor agreements and remobilized critical trades within thirty days
- Performed a forensic audit of twenty-four pay-application cycles, strengthening compliance and supporting claims/recovery strategy
- Instituted closeout controls including punchlist governance, O&M/submittal tracking, and lien waiver collection to support pay application processing and final turnover
- Developed and implemented project schedules, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing delays.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure timely project completion and adherence to quality standards.
Senior Project Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed a $50M capital and TI portfolio, generating $5M in savings and exceeding FY2023-FY2024 fee-revenue targets by 15% through disciplined forecasting and cost control.
- Cut delivery timeline by 8 weeks on a full-floor buildout through phased permitting and early-stage lease work letter resolution
- Standardized executive-level cost and forecast reporting across a national account, improving visibility and financial predictability
- Optimized supply chain responsiveness by leading vendor RFPs and streamlining contracting and onboarding processes
- Developed scope ownership frameworks to mentor Assistant Project Managers and strengthen team capacity
Senior Project Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
Los Angeles, CA
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Directed owner's rep services for high-visibility commercial projects with rigorous reporting and compliance controls, ensuring full contractual compliance at turnover
- Secured $1M savings on a $20M GMP program through early buyout and disciplined scope management
- Cut 60% from a $415K change-order exposure, saving $249K through forensic scope review and contract enforcement
- Mitigated financial risk across key milestones by producing transparent cost forecasts and defensible reporting
Project Manager / Job Captain
IA Interior Architects
Los Angeles, CA
07.2012 - 03.2020
- Drove a 150K SF, 20-floor workplace restack, implementing a flexible planning pilot program that reduced footprint by 50%
- Championed digital delivery tools, guiding firm-wide Revit adoption and piloting VR-based design tools on a 180K SF building repositioning and a 600-unit residential project
- Steered the LA office rollout and full adoption of Deltek Vision, standardizing project planning, staffing, and resource utilization; introduced real-time financial and contract-health visibility to strengthen accountability and scalability
- Managed $1M+ in annual design fees, delivering projects on time, on budget, and to quality standards
Education
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
University of Southern California (USC)
Los Angeles, CA01-2010
Skills
- Financial Management
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Cost Control
- Claims Management
- Compliance
- Pay Applications / SOV
- Project Execution
- Scheduling
- Change Management
- Delivery
- Closeout
- Risk Management
- Quality Control
- Reporting
- Contracts & Leadership
- Contract Admin
- Procurement
- Vendor Mgmt
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Coordination
- Technical Skills
- Procore
- MS Project
- Excel
- BIM 360
- Revit
- VR-Based Design
- Bluebeam Revu
- PlanGrid
Core Competencies
Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost Control, Claims Management, Compliance, Pay Applications / SOV, Scheduling, Change Management, Delivery, Closeout, Risk Management, Quality Control, Reporting, Contract Admin, Procurement, Vendor Mgmt, Stakeholder Engagement, Coordination, Procore, MS Project, Excel, BIM 360, Revit, VR-Based Design, Bluebeam Revu, PlanGrid
Ats Keywords
- Project Controls
- Cost Management
- GMP
- Change Orders
- Claims
- Forensic Audit
- Schedule Recovery
- Owner's Rep
- TI
- Capital Projects
- Procurement
- RFP
- Closeout
- Historic Preservation
- Landmark Restoration
- Executive Reporting
Timeline
Senior Construction Project Manager
OM Construction
03.2024 - Current
Senior Construction Project Manager
OM Construction
03.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
01.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Project Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
04.2020 - 12.2021
Project Manager / Job Captain
IA Interior Architects
07.2012 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
University of Southern California (USC)