Project Management Specialist Jobs in California
Project Management Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, defense, construction, and healthcare industries and available at every level from coordinator and associate through senior and program management roles. The largest hiring metros are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where established employers such as Northrop Grumman, Kaiser Permanente, and Salesforce maintain ongoing demand for project management specialists. The most sought-after specialties in California include IT and software implementation, construction and infrastructure, and healthcare operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Hill International is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Project Management Support in Thousand Oaks, California
- Researches, analyzes, interprets sophisticated data, and problem solves.
- Provides input to project objectives, timelines, risks, milestones, deliverables, and budgets.
- Identifies issues or conflicts and escalates to Project Manager.
- Conducts analysis and prepares presentations.
- Provides input to courses of action; assists with decisions establishing and changing project direction.
- Applies advanced in-depth knowledge of project management support principles
- Proactive in addressing project team needs and providing reminders; good communicator, both written and verbally.
- Will be interacting and coordinating with outside agencies, licensing, and project teams.
- Recognizes verbal cues in meetings (action items, requests, additional meetings to be setup, etc.).
- Ability to work well in a team, as well as independently.
- Ability to adapt and reprioritize on a day-to-day basis depending on new or existing challenges that may arise.
- Applies knowledge of project management support principles.
- Proactive in addressing project team needs and sends reminders - good communicator, both written and verbally.
- Proactive; accomplishes results through own efforts.
- Associate degree in applicable profession, business, or technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Possesses 5+ years’ project support experience.
- Possesses 2+ years’ project management experience.
- Electric utilities experience is preferred.
- Advanced in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint).
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Identifies problems and solutions. Provides input to project objectives, timelines, risks, milestones, deliverables, and budgets.
- Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts among team members and, if needed, escalates to Project Manager.
- Conducts analysis and prepares presentations
- Exercises independent judgment and discretion to advise and recommend courses of action.
- Applies advanced in-depth knowledge of project management support principles
- Proactive in addressing project team needs and providing reminders; good communicator, both written and verbally. Will be interacting and coordinating with outside agencies, licensing, and project teams.
- Customer focused with ability to understand and appropriately respond to internal and external stakeholders’ business needs.
- Ability to work well in a team, as well as independently
- Ability to adapt and reprioritize on a day-to-day basis depending on new or existing challenges that may arise
- Strong interpersonal skills
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location.
Depending upon your employment status, Hill’s comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.
Hill International, with more than 4,300+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com .
Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.
Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisiconsulting.com .
Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled
Note : This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project management specialist jobs across California.
- PMP or CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information systems, or a related field
- Three or more years of experience managing cross-functional projects end to end
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
- Experience developing project charters, schedules, budgets, and risk registers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder and executive reporting
Project Management Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project management specialist in California?
California does not require a state-issued license to work as a project management specialist, so the path runs through education and industry certification. Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or a related discipline, followed by the Project Management Professional credential from the Project Management Institute or the entry-level CAPM for candidates earlier in their careers. Gaining experience through coordinator or analyst roles at California technology firms, healthcare systems, or defense contractors is the most common bridge into specialist positions.
How much do project management specialists make in California?
Project management specialists in California earn a median of about $120,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,180 for the lowest 10% to over $188,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project management specialists in California?
Employers hiring project management specialists in California right now include Hill International, Stantec, and Skechers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's mix of enterprise technology, defense contracting, and large integrated health systems keeps demand for project management specialists consistently high across multiple industries statewide.
Which California cities have the most project management specialist jobs?
Pomona, San Diego, and California have the most project management specialist openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its entertainment, aerospace, and healthcare sectors, the San Francisco Bay Area concentrates demand in enterprise software and fintech, and San Diego's defense contractors and life sciences companies sustain a strong base of specialist roles in Southern California.
Are there remote project management specialist jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 0% of project management specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on documentation, scheduling, and stakeholder communication rather than physical presence. The most fully remote openings tend to be in IT project management and software implementation roles, while construction and facilities projects almost always require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a project management specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a project coordinator or project analyst role and building hands-on experience from there. Large California employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Northrop Grumman, and major Bay Area technology companies regularly post associate-level project roles that are designed for candidates without full specialist experience. Earning the CAPM certification before you apply signals commitment and familiarity with project methodology, and experience in adjacent roles such as operations analyst, administrative coordinator, or business analyst can transfer directly into a junior project management track.
Where can I find and apply to project management specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to project management specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the ones that match.
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