Construction Project Manager

Arena Family of Companies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive health and retirement benefits

Paid time off and company holidays

Opportunities for long-term advancement

Job summary

Arena Family of Companies is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage complex construction projects in San Diego County. This role involves overseeing project budgets and schedules while maintaining strong collaborations with clients and field teams. Ideal for professionals seeking to take ownership from preconstruction through to closeout.

Candidates should have extensive commercial construction experience and a deep understanding of the financial and administrative aspects of project management. The position offers competitive salary, health benefits, and a collaborative environment for long-term growth.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Experience managing technically complex commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of project financials and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction to completion.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and contracts.
• Coordinate with clients and field teams.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Construction Management Software

Scheduling Software

Job description

A well-established general contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee technically complex construction projects throughout San Diego County.

The company specializes in life science, healthcare, and commercial construction, including renovations and improvements within active or highly controlled environments.

This opportunity is ideal for a construction professional who enjoys managing challenging projects, working closely with clients and field teams, and taking ownership of projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction and procurement through completion and closeout
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, cost forecasting, contracts, and documentation
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and field leadership
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, billing, and project reporting
• Lead project meetings and communicate updates related to schedule, cost, quality, and risk
• Review subcontractor scopes, proposals, contracts, and performance
• Partner with Superintendents to support field execution, phasing, logistics, and quality control
• Identify project risks and develop practical solutions before they impact the schedule or budget
• Maintain strong client relationships and support repeat business
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Engineers and other project team members

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of commercial construction project management experience
• Experience managing technically complex commercial, life science, laboratory, healthcare, industrial, or advanced manufacturing projects
• Experience working in occupied, regulated, or operationally sensitive environments is preferred
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, subcontractor management, and contract administration
• Familiarity with complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, process, or building automation systems is beneficial
• Proficiency with commonly used construction management, scheduling, and document control software
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred but not required

What the Company Offers

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Strong backlog of technically challenging projects
• Supportive and accessible leadership
• Opportunities for long-term advancement
• Collaborative environment with experienced construction professionals

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and, when available, a project list highlighting relevant life science, laboratory, healthcare, industrial, or technically complex construction experience.