Construction Project Manager

Sterling Placements; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Company-paid certifications

Job summary

Sterling Placements represents a Bay Area real estate builder seeking an experienced Project Manager for 3–6 concurrent commercial office projects from preconstruction through closeout. You’ll own budgets, schedules, quality, and safety while coordinating with leadership and site teams, with a mix of Palo Alto office time and active jobsites.

You will review drawings, manage subcontracts and procurement, oversee permits and inspections, and drive RFIs, change orders, and closeout activities,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience
• 3+ years as PM or senior Project Engineer
• Tenant-improvement/project experience in commercial offices
• Proficiency with contracts and change management
• Ability to read architectural/structural/civil/MEP drawings
• Proficient with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, and Excel
• Valid California driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and bid/award subcontracts
• Build schedules, budgets, and procurement logs
• Coordinate permits and inspections across multiple jurisdictions
• Run OAC meetings and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders
• Manage cost forecasts and monthly pay apps
• Collaborate with superintendents, tenants, and property managers
• Ensure site safety per Cal/OSHA, Title 24, ADA/CBC
• Drive punch lists, inspections and closeout documents

Skills

Contract management

Change management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Job-cost control

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Our client is an established Bay Area real estate company whose construction division builds commercial tenant improvements, office build-outs, and renovations along the Peninsula. We run a lean team, so our Project Managers get real ownership, direct access to the company principal, and a short commute radius (projects are within about 50 miles of Palo Alto).

What we offer

• $120,000–$160,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (subject to plan eligibility)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Mileage and phone reimbursement
• Paid training and company-paid certifications (OSHA 30, LEED, PMP)
• Monday–Friday schedule with direct access to leadership

The role

You'll own 3–6 concurrent commercial office projects ($200K–$10M) from preconstruction through closeout, as the client's main point of contact for budget, schedule, quality, and safety. You'll report to the company principal and split time between our Palo Alto office and active jobsites.

• Review drawings, bid and award subcontracts, and build schedules, budgets, and procurement logs
• Coordinate permits and inspections across Palo Alto, San Mateo, Mountain View, and nearby jurisdictions
• Run OAC meetings and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, cost forecasts, and monthly pay apps
• Partner with superintendents, tenants, and property managers on sequencing, occupied-building work, and move-ins
• Uphold Cal/OSHA, Title 24, and ADA/CBC compliance on every site
• Drive punch lists, final inspections, and closeout documents

What you bring

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience, including 3+ as a PM or senior Project Engineer
• Commercial office / tenant-improvement experience (GC background strongly preferred)
• Strong command of contracts, change management, scheduling, budgeting, and job-cost control
• Ability to read architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar, plus strong Excel skills
• Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation

Nice to have: Bachelor's in Construction Management or Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience), Bay Area permitting experience, OSHA 30, LEED AP or PMP, occupied/phased building experience, and a background at a small or mid-size GC.

Jobsite visits require walking active construction areas and wearing standard PPE. Offers are contingent on a background check and driving-record review, conducted after a conditional offer and in accordance with applicable law. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.