Construction Project Manager

Pop-Up Talent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pop-Up Talent is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our Bay Area commercial construction team. You will oversee diverse projects, forecast costs, manage client expectations, and supervise trades to ensure quality and compliance with drawings and regulations.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and decision-making under pressure, with a focus on delivering value and safe, on-time project completion in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction or related field.
• A four-year college degree is required or equivalent.
• Active involvement in industry associations is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Proven ability to lead a team and make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to resolve disputes with social intelligence.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer software is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform at all project management levels; no task is too big or too small.
• Forecast revenue, profitability and project costs.
• Manage day-to-day client expectations on budget and schedule.
• Estimate, level subcontractor bids, and buy out projects.
• Collaborate with the project superintendent on schedules.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, Change Orders, and related processes.
• Guide a PC or PE to assist with above tasks.
• Oversee performance of trade contractors and review drawings for specs and regulations.
• Identify changes in scope and manage COs or schedule delays.
• Manage project financials including invoicing and change orders to meet revenue goals.
• Support executives in interview and negotiation skills.
• Run effective OAC meetings and drive closeout/turnover of projects.
• Assess risk, monitor site safety, and ensure communication between Superintendent and Safety Manager.
• Turn clients into advocates and uphold core values: Be Fair; Be Nimble; Be Grateful; Deliver with passion.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

• Are you passionate about building beautiful spaces that improve people's lives? Do you thrive on finding creative solutions to seemingly impossible problems? Do you have the uncanny ability to anticipate your clients' every need? You've come to the right place
• We are seeking an experienced project manager to join our growing team of passionate, purpose-driven builders. As a project manager, you'll manage a diverse set of construction jobs that will require a thorough attention to detail, test your problem-solving skills and push you to grow as a leader

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform at all project management levels; No task is too big or too small
• Accurately forecast revenue, profitability and project costs
• Manage day-to-date client expectations on budget and schedule
• Estimate, level (Subcontractor bids) and buy out projects effectively
• Work with the project superintendent to create, manage, and maintain the project schedule
• Manage the multiple processes (submittals, RFI's, Change Orders, etc) that make up a project
• Provide direction to a PC or PE to assist with the above
• Oversee performance of all trade contractors and review architectural and engineering drawings to ensure all specifications and regulations are being followed
• Proactively identify changes in project scope and ensure appropriate measures are taken (CO's and/or Schedule delays)
• Manage financial performance of projects (Invoicing, Change Orders, etc.) and consistently achieve revenue goals
• Work with executives to constantly hone interview and negotiation skills
• Run effective, smooth and productive OAC meetings
• Plan, implement, track and manage the closeout / turnover of construction projects.
• Assess risk, monitor site safety and ensure proper communication between Superintendent and Safety Manager
• Turn your clients into raving fans and company advocates
• Live and breathe company core values: Be Fair; Be Nimble; Be Grateful; Have a Passion to Deliver

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 5 years in construction
• At least 4-yr college degree
• Industry association involvement & participation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability and desire to lead a team by example
• The confidence and grit to make decisions under pressure and solve problems on the fly
• The social intelligence to gracefully manage and resolve disputes
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Proficiency at basic computer software

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

• We are a premier Bay Area commercial general contracting firm specializing in building and site renovation, infrastructure, labs and tenant improvement with a focus on sustainability and LEED. Our dedication to teamwork, collaboration and superior quality set us apart from the competition. We build environments where people thrive

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.