Design Project Manager Jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Design Project Manager jobs in Los Angeles are in strong demand, concentrated in West Hollywood, Culver City, and Downtown LA across entertainment, tech, and consumer products. Employers hiring right now include AECOM, Cuningham, and Citadel CPM. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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STV is seeking a Project Manager, Design - Aviation to join our national aviation team to oversee and direct airport terminal improvements. This position will be onsite at our client location in Los Angeles, CA.
A successful candidate will need significant aviation experience and have previously managed design within an active airport terminal environment.
Responsibilities include:
Provide project management, technical oversight and leadership for all phases of aviation projects, specifically design associated with a capital improvement, including, but not limited to; business case development, stakeholder engagement, design management, design and construction procurement, permitting and federal/state approvals, scheduling, project delivery, cost and change management safety, quality control, and ORAT
Provide guidance to discipline managers and contractors to address key program challenges, risk management, innovation, schedule and budget performance
Provide leadership to ensure that responsibilities are accomplished to a high degree of quality which exceeds the expectation of the client
Assists in the development and implementation of work packages and Task Orders
May provide direction and input on projects from design development stage through construction
Ensures Designers and Contractors are meeting CEQAJNEPA and/or Entitlement requirements
Assists in facilitating coordination with other LAWA divisions and regulatory agencies (Planning, FAA, TSA, AQMD, SHPO, EPA, etc.) as appropriate
Assist in implementing messaging plan, notices, contingency
planning and other tasks as neededDevelop project level process and procedures, project controls, and governances, that align to and drive overall project goals
Manage and oversee all aspects of project planning and development, including engineering and pre-construction/construction; bidding strategy; schedules; cost estimating; budget oversight; systems and facility integration; and commissioning/activation
Facilitates coordination with stakeholders; airport operating divisions, airline operations, regulatory agencies and other delivery partners and oversight entities, as required
Facilitates the development of the overall program schedule and oversees the integration of project level schedules
Utilization of earned value management to track and manage the program and associated projects
Schedule and conduct design and/or construction progress meetings
Drive the planning, design, and construction deliverables to successfully meeting the deliverable dates
Present progress to stakeholders and project delivery partners
Use electronic tools including Primavera P6, Project Management Information Systems (PMIS), and other related software systems
Coordinate maintenance of traffic and phasing plans, utility shutdown requests, impact notices, disruption notices, contingency planning and other tasks as needed
Required Experience
Minimum of 10 years of experience in preconstruction or design project management within large-scale airport projects
Experience in successful management of capital projects/programs of over $10M
Knowledge of airport operations, design, and construction of airport facilities is required
Experience in overseeing multiple construction activities concurrently as part of a complex capital infrastructure project is preferred
Required Education/Accreditation
Achieved a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
Candidates may substitute comparable experience for educational requirements
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Compensation Range:
$143,435.23 - $163,925.98
STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
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Design Project Manager Jobs in Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a design project manager job in Los Angeles?
Focus your search on Los Angeles's strongest hiring sectors: entertainment and media studios in Culver City and Burbank, consumer brands and e-commerce companies in the Westside, and tech firms concentrated in Santa Monica and Playa Vista. Candidates with experience managing cross-functional creative teams and proficiency in tools like Figma, Jira, or Asana stand out. Building a portfolio that shows end-to-end project delivery, not just design output, gives you a clear edge in this market.
Which companies hire design project managers in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles design project manager roles are posted by AECOM, Cuningham, and Citadel CPM and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The employer mix here runs from major entertainment studios and streaming companies to consumer goods brands, tech startups, and large healthcare and retail organizations headquartered in the region.
Are there remote design project manager jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes, though availability depends on the role's hands-on requirements. About 28% of design project manager openings tied to Los Angeles are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly this role is distributed across industries. Coordination, stakeholder communication, and reporting work shift remote most readily, while roles tied to physical product development or on-site studio production typically require in-person presence in the Los Angeles area.
How can I get a design project manager job in Los Angeles with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a design coordinator, production assistant, or junior creative operations role at a Los Angeles studio, agency, or consumer brand. Companies in Culver City and West Hollywood frequently hire coordinators who grow into project management. Building familiarity with project management software, earning a CAPM or Google Project Management Certificate, and assembling a portfolio of even small-scale creative projects you organized and delivered helps Los Angeles hiring managers assess readiness.
Which industries hire the most design project managers in Los Angeles?
Most design project manager openings in Los Angeles sit in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Fashion & Apparel, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Los Angeles's deep concentration of entertainment studios, streaming platforms, consumer brands, and Westside tech companies creates sustained demand for project managers who can coordinate creative and product design work across large, distributed teams.
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