Head Of Projects

Head of Projects

Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary: $180,000 + Benefits

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Projects to lead project operations and drive the growth of an established project business in Los Angeles.

This is a great opportunity for a senior project leader who enjoys taking ownership, building strong client relationships and developing a successful team. You’ll oversee an established portfolio of clients and projects, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard while identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts and secure new business.

Alongside overseeing project delivery, you’ll play a key role in developing the team, strengthening client partnerships and driving the overall commercial performance of the business.

We’re looking for someone who combines strong project leadership with a hands-on approach, commercial awareness and the ability to turn opportunities into long-term business growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take overall responsibility for the project business, including P&L, budgets, forecasting and financial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, identifying opportunities to grow accounts and develop new partnerships.
• Meet with clients to understand their needs, identify challenges and explore opportunities for additional projects and services.
• Drive business development activity, including identifying new opportunities, leading tenders, bids and commercial proposals.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing project team, ensuring the right people are in place to support future growth.
• Oversee projects from initial planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Manage project costs, margins, contracts, procurement and supplier relationships.
• Maintain a strong project pipeline, identifying future opportunities and working closely with the wider business to support continued growth.
• Ensure high standards of project delivery, client service and operational performance across the business.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior project leadership role, such as Head of Projects, Project Director or similar.
• A strong commercial background, with experience managing P&L, budgets, forecasts and overall business performance.
• A track record of winning new business, leading tenders and developing existing client relationships.
• Experience within construction, M&E, facilities management or critical environments.
• Experience leading project teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery, commercial contracts, procurement and cost management.
• A confident and approachable leader who enjoys meeting clients, building relationships and identifying opportunities to grow the business.
• Someone who can balance operational leadership with commercial responsibility and take real ownership of the project's overall success.