Construction Project Manager

W.E. O'Neil; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned ESOP

Competitive pay with bonus

Full benefits package

401(k) with match

Student debt assistance

Job summary

W.E. O'Neil is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager in San Diego, CA to lead a portfolio of fast-moving tenant improvements, renovations, office builds, and retail work. You will coordinate with clients, design teams, and subcontractors, driving projects from award to closeout in occupied environments.

The role reports to a Project Executive and requires managing multiple jobs, budgets, and schedules while ensuring minimal disruption to tenants and ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with a general contractor
• Proven ability to manage several smaller, fast-paced projects at the same time
• Strong working knowledge of contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and cost management
• Clear, confident communicator with owners, tenants, and design teams

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from buyout through closeout
• Plan and coordinate work in occupied spaces with minimal disruption
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
• Review bids, level scopes, and negotiate subcontracts and purchase orders
• Lead schedules with the Superintendent and hold subs accountable
• Ensure safety, quality, and contract compliance on every project

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contracts & change orders

Communication

Organizational skills

Procore

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Construction Project Manager

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: San Diego, CA

Reporting To: Brett Montgomery

Compensation: $99,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

W.E. O'Neil is looking for an experienced Project Manager in San Diego to run a portfolio of fast-moving projects in occupied and active environments. You'll manage tenant improvements, renovations, office build-outs, retail, and smaller ground-up work, usually several at a time, from award through closeout. These aren't multi-year projects. Schedules are tight, clients are often open for business while you build, and decisions get made quickly. You'll be the main point of contact for the client, the design team, and the subcontractors, and you'll keep each job moving without disrupting the people working around it. This role reports to a Project Executive and works closely with Superintendents, Estimating, and Accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects at once, from buyout through closeout, keeping each on budget, on schedule, and on scope
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for owners, tenants, property managers, and design partners
• Plan and coordinate work in occupied spaces, including phasing, after-hours work, tenant communication, and minimizing disruption
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reports, and communicate changes to the client early
• Review bids, level scopes, and negotiate and issue subcontracts and purchase orders
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications so nothing sits waiting
• Build and update schedules with the Superintendent and keep subcontractors accountable to them
• Work with the field team to resolve issues quickly and keep work moving on site
• Track safety, quality, and contract compliance on every project
• Lead clean closeouts, including punch lists, warranties, and turnover documentation
• Keep client relationships strong so they come back for the next project

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 5+ years of project management experience with a general contractor, ideally on tenant improvement, renovation, or other work in occupied spaces
• Proven ability to manage several smaller, fast-paced projects at the same time
• Strong working knowledge of contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and cost management
• Comfortable making sound decisions quickly with incomplete information
• Clear, confident communicator who can work directly with owners, tenants, and design teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail under changing priorities
• Proficiency in Procore (or similar), Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and scheduling software
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Experience with retail, office, healthcare, or other commercial tenant work is a plus
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel between project sites in the San Diego area

Benefits

• Own your projects from start to finish, with the authority to make decisions and move fast
• Faster project cycles mean you see results, close jobs, and start new ones without waiting years for a finish line
• Work with clients who come back, so the relationships you build keep paying off
• 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company with a track record dating back to 1925, so your work has a direct stake in the outcome
• Full benefits package: competitive pay, bonus program, medical/dental/vision insurance, PTO/sick leave, life insurance, 401(k) with match, and a student debt assistance program

W.E. O'Neil Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.