Construction Project Manager

Jobtailor; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Project Manager to lead small to medium-scale construction initiatives from initiation to closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.

You will support senior project managers on larger regional projects, develop charters and work breakdown structures, manage procurement and contracts, chair meetings, monitor costs in real time, and serve as the primary client contact with regular status reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in project management, construction management, or owner's representation.
• Proven track record of managing small to medium-scale projects ($250K–$1M).
• Strong financial acumen including budget development, cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting to clients, senior stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and project scheduling tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Procore, or similar).
• High attention to detail, organizational skills; manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
• Valid driver's license and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium-scale projects independently from initiation through closeout, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Support senior project managers on larger regional projects and shadow senior leaders to learn complexities of major initiatives.
• Develop project charters, schedules, and work breakdown structures; manage critical path, conduct regular site visits to monitor progress/quality/safety, and deliver formal closeout packages including as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranties.
• Procure and manage general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors through competitive bidding; negotiate contracts within authority limits.
• Chair project meetings; prepare agendas, facilitate discussions, drive action item resolution, and manage change orders.
• Develop and manage project budgets with real-time cost monitoring; process purchase orders and invoices through JLL/client systems.
• Serve as primary client contact for assigned projects; build relationships through proactive communication; deliver status reports and presentations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Business, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Smartsheet

Procore

Job description

• Lead small to medium-scale projects ($250K–$1M) independently from initiation through closeout, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Support senior project managers on larger regional projects and shadow senior leaders to learn complexities of major initiatives.
• Develop project charters, schedules, and work breakdown structures; manage critical path, conduct regular site visits to monitor progress/quality/safety, and deliver formal closeout packages including as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranties.
• Procure and manage general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors through competitive bidding; negotiate contracts within authority limits.
• Chair project meetings; prepare agendas, facilitate discussions, drive action item resolution, and manage change orders.
• Develop and manage project budgets with real-time cost monitoring; process purchase orders and invoices through JLL/client systems.
• Serve as primary client contact for assigned projects; build relationships through proactive communication; deliver status reports and presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in project management, construction management, or owner's representation.
• Proven track record of managing small to medium-scale projects (typically $250K–$1M or multi-trade scopes).
• Strong financial acumen including budget development, cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting to clients, senior stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and project scheduling tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Procore, or similar).
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 25% within the account portfolio.