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Localization Project Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Localization Producer II

Los Angeles, CA

$133.60K - $135.80K/yr

Manage the localization lifecycle from source handoff through release, ensuring launches are ... Identify project-level risks across localization and compliance, developing mitigation plans and ...

Localization Producer II

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$133.60K - $135.80K/yr

Manage the localization lifecycle from source handoff through release, ensuring launches are ... Identify project-level risks across localization and compliance, developing mitigation plans and ...

Localization Producer II

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$133.60K - $135.80K/yr

Manage the localization lifecycle from source handoff through release, ensuring launches are ... Identify project-level risks across localization and compliance, developing mitigation plans and ...

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How much do localization project manager jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for localization project manager in California is $45.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.62 and $50.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Localization Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Localization Project Manager, you need strong project management skills, fluency in at least one foreign language, and knowledge of localization processes, often supported by a degree in linguistics, translation, or a related field. Familiarity with translation management systems (TMS), CAT tools, and quality assurance software is typically required. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities are crucial for coordinating teams and managing client expectations. These competencies ensure efficient project delivery, high-quality localized content, and successful cross-cultural communication.

What are some typical challenges a Localization Project Manager faces when coordinating multilingual projects?

A Localization Project Manager often encounters challenges such as managing tight deadlines across multiple time zones, ensuring consistent quality and terminology across languages, and aligning expectations between clients, translators, and internal teams. Communication is key, as the role requires bridging cultural and linguistic gaps while monitoring progress on several projects simultaneously. Effective use of localization tools, clear workflows, and strong collaboration skills are essential to overcoming these challenges and delivering projects on time and within budget.

What are Localization Project Managers?

Localization Project Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the adaptation of products, content, or services to meet the language and cultural requirements of different markets. They coordinate teams of translators, editors, and technical specialists to ensure that localization projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards. Their role also involves managing project timelines, budgets, communication between stakeholders, and quality assurance processes throughout the localization lifecycle.

What is the difference between Localization Project Manager vs Localization Specialist?

AspectLocalization Project ManagerLocalization Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires project management experience, certifications like PMP, and knowledge of localization toolsRequires language proficiency, translation experience, and familiarity with localization software
Work EnvironmentManages multiple projects, coordinates teams, and oversees timelinesFocuses on translation, editing, and linguistic quality
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in global companies, localization agencies, and tech firmsCommon in translation agencies, in-house localization teams, and freelance work

The main difference is that a Localization Project Manager oversees the entire localization process, managing teams and timelines, while a Localization Specialist focuses on linguistic tasks like translation and editing. Both roles are essential in the localization industry but serve different functions.

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LP Project Manager (Barstow, CA)

LP Project Manager (Barstow, CA)

Granite Construction, Inc.

Barstow, CA • On-site

$188.56K - $282.84K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 26 days ago


Granite Construction rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 77 rated construction


Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...
Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.
General Summary
This position is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of complex construction projects with a volume in excess of $250 million.
Essential Job Accountabilities
  • Perform accurate project revenue and cost financial forecasting to ensure corporate profitability goals are met.
  • Manage a staff of more than 25 full-time employees including hiring, firing, and completing performance reviews.
  • Coordinate with estimators and project controls group to establish budget.
  • Coordinate with large project executive, construction managers and project team to develop comprehensive plan for project start up and successful kick-off.
  • Coordinate efforts with estimators, large project executive, and construction managers to manage resources to meet project schedule.
  • Participate in bid review and bid closing to ensure accuracy of bid and evaluate project feasibility; work with estimating team to develop bid schedule.
  • Provide environment where dynamic project communication occurs between Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents and Construction Manager to ensure work is accomplished in an efficient, profitable, and safe manner.
  • Ensure proper job controls, i.e. quantities, costs, revenue and schedule and run projects at profitability levels to meet or exceed expected margins.
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, etc., providing customer service to develop long-term partnerships with client base.
  • Ensure accurate construction reports for the job allowing for continuous improvement in performance.
  • Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

Education
  • BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction.

Work Experience
  • Minimum of twenty (20) year's progressive project experience in heavy civil environments.
  • Minimum of five (5) years experience in paving, dirt, and grading in either private or public environments.
  • Experience as a Large Projects Superintendent preferred.
  • Experience in Design-build projects preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete and grading practices.
  • Knowledge and understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.
  • Maintain ability to work in high production environment.
  • Demonstrated decision-making skills.
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Excellent supervisory communication and organizational skills.
  • Accuracy at all times.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.
Additional Requirements/Skills
  • Ability to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
  • A team player.

Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Salary Range:
$188,557.00 - $282,836.00
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
About Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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