Construction Project Manager

MyGreat Recruitment Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

MyGreat Recruitment Inc. in Sacramento seeks a seasoned Construction Project Manager to lead multiple institutional education projects for a reputable general contractor.

This role oversees all phases of project execution, with emphasis on DSA/OSHPD compliance, K-12 delivery, and hard bid or lease-leaseback formats.

Strong knowledge of California codes, risk management, and leadership of cross-functional teams are essential, along with US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager for a General Contractor.
• Direct experience with DSA and/or OSHPD on education projects.
• K-12 project delivery in hard bid or lease-leaseback formats.
• Strong knowledge of California building codes and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Contract administration with owners, architects, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Budgeting, scheduling, and financial reporting experience.
• Proficiency in risk management, contract negotiations, and pricing decisions.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Site safety enforcement and compliance.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the overall management of multiple construction projects.
• Supervise, train, coach, and mentor project teams to achieve high performance.
• Provide regular feedback and staff performance reviews on schedule.
• Administer all project contracts and subcontracts per requirements.
• Foster positive relationships with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Develop and communicate master project schedules and manage their implementation.
• Administer hard bid and lease-leaseback projects, especially K-12 education.
• Collaborate with pre-construction teams on new projects.
• Maintain information flow and documentation across stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and financials with accurate tracking and targets.
• Prepare and review financial status reports and oversee pay apps.
• Provide leadership in risk assessment, change orders, and disputes.
• Enforce safety policies and ensure site compliance.
• Oversee field operations, engineering, and construction processes.
• Ensure timely completion and quality delivery of milestones.
• Keep senior management informed through reporting and reviews.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Contract administration

DSA/OSHPD experience

Safety management

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary teams

Site coordination

Pricing decisions

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Construction Project Manager - Institutional Education Projects

Compensation: $124,499 - $184,499

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager to lead multiple institutional education projects for a reputable general contractor based in Sacramento. This position plays a critical role in overseeing all phases of project execution, with a strong emphasis on commercial and institutional developments, particularly those involving DSA (Division of the State Architect) and OSHPD (Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development) compliance.

Must Haves

• Proven experience as a Project Manager for a General Contractor.
• Direct experience working with DSA (Division of the State Architect) and/or OSHPD (Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development) on regulated education projects
• Demonstrated success in K-12 project delivery, especially in hard bid and lease-leaseback formats
• Strong knowledge of California building codes and regulatory requirements
• Track record of successfully leading multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong contract administration skills with owners, architects, subcontractors, and vendors
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and financial reporting
• Proficient in risk management, contract negotiations, and pricing decisions
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
• Proven ability to enforce safety protocols and ensure site compliance
• Authorization to work in the United States

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
• Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical degree
• LEED accreditation or experience on LEED-certified projects

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and coordinate the overall management of multiple construction projects
• Supervise, train, coach, and mentor project teams to achieve high performance
• Provide regular feedback and complete staff performance reviews on schedule
• Administer all project contracts and subcontracts in line with company and client requirements
• Foster and enhance positive working relationships with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors
• Develop, update, and communicate master project schedules and manage their implementation
• Administer projects delivered through hard bid and lease-leaseback (L/LB) methods, especially within K-12 education sectors.
• Collaborate with pre-construction teams in the planning and development of new projects
• Maintain efficient information flow and documentation procedures across all stakeholders
• Manage project budgets and financials, ensuring accurate tracking and adherence to budget targets
• Prepare and review project financial status reports and oversee pay application processes
• Provide leadership in risk assessment, change order management, and dispute resolution
• Drive enforcement of all safety policies and ensure compliance by all site personnel
• Oversee and coordinate all field operations, engineering, and construction processes
• Ensure timely completion and quality delivery of all project milestones
• Keep senior management informed of project progress and financial status through regular reporting and review meetings