Construction Project Manager

Arena Family of Companies; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Long term growth potential

Supportive leadership

Job summary

A growing general contractor in Chico seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial construction projects. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience and strong knowledge in areas like budgeting and MEP coordination. Responsibilities include managing project lifecycles, ensuring quality and client satisfaction, and leading teams. The position offers a competitive salary of $130,000 to $150,000 and opportunities for long-term growth within the company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager on commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of site work, concrete, and structural systems.
• Experience managing ground-up projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle from buyout through final completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Lead subcontractor procurement and contract administration.

Skills

Project lifecycle management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

MEP coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

Compensation: $130,000 to $150,000 base salary plus benefits

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects in the Chico and surrounding areas. This is an opportunity to join a growing general contractor with a strong pipeline of ground up and renovation work across commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors.

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction goals are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle from buyout through final completion
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
• Lead subcontractor procurement, scope review, and contract administration
• Oversee cost control, change management, and forecasting
• Coordinate with field leadership to ensure safety, quality, and production goals are met
• Lead owner and architect meetings and maintain strong client relationships
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure scope completeness
• Ensure compliance with local codes, inspections, and permitting requirements
• Drive project closeout including punch list, turnover documentation, and final billing

Qualifications

• 5 plus years of experience as a Project Manager on commercial or industrial construction projects
• Experience managing ground up projects preferred
• Strong knowledge of site work, concrete, structural systems, and MEP coordination
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project or similar software
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting and cost forecasting
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred

What You Can Expect

• Competitive base salary ranging from $130,000 to $150,000 depending on experience
• Strong pipeline of local Chico projects
• Opportunity to work on meaningful commercial developments
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
• Long term growth potential within the organization