Construction Project Manager

Kelly; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Transit spending account

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead new store construction and renovation projects across the United States from its San Jose, CA operations. The role requires overseeing multiple teams, ensuring quality, and managing budgets and schedules.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction project management, a related bachelor's degree, and strong leadership with excellent English communication. Travel across the U.S. is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction project management, preferably in retail or supermarket environments.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and possess strong technical understanding.
• Proven supervisory, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
• Experience designing, architecture, construction, maintenance, and renovations.
• Proficiency with construction management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver new store construction and renovations on time and on budget.
• Provide clear direction, daily scheduling, follow-up, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Establish and implement Construction Management Systems to monitor active projects.
• Develop, review, and update project plans, specs, and budgets.
• Research and recommend materials, equipment, and tools as needed.
• Supervise multiple project teams ensuring quality and timelines.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, contractors, landlords, and authorities.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and track finances and documentation.
• Travel frequently across the U.S. to oversee store developments.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Time management

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Construction mgmt software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction management software

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking a Construction Project Manager to work at a leading organization in San Jose, CA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Shift: 5-day work week Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

Why You Should Apply To Be Construction Project Manager

• Competitive annual salary with great benefits including 401(k) matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Opportunity to lead and oversee impactful new store construction and renovation projects across the U.S.
• Work within a collaborative environment with a strong focus on professional growth and development
• Be part of a company supporting rapid expansion and innovation in the retail sector

What's a typical day as Construction Project Manager? You'll be:

• Leading project teams to deliver new store construction and renovation projects efficiently, on budget, and in compliance with company standards and local regulations
• Providing clear direction, daily scheduling, follow-up, feedback, and performance evaluations to project team members
• Establishing and implementing Construction Management Systems to monitor and manage active projects
• Developing, reviewing, and updating comprehensive project plans, specifications, and budgets
• Researching and recommending materials, equipment, and tools to meet operational needs
• Supervising multiple project teams, ensuring quality, compliance, and adherence to timelines and budgets
• Collaborating with designers, engineers, contractors, landlords, and local authorities for successful project delivery
• Negotiating vendor contracts and agreements, ensuring proper financial tracking and documentation
• Traveling frequently across the U.S. to oversee new store developments and renovations

This Job Might Be An Outstanding Fit If You

• Have a bachelor's degree or above in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Bring at least 5 years of experience in construction project management, preferably in retail or supermarket environments
• Possess proven experience in design, architecture, construction, maintenance, and renovations
• Are skilled at interpreting blueprints and have strong technical and mechanical understanding
• Demonstrate excellent supervisory, interpersonal, and leadership abilities
• Excel in organizational and time management skills, performing well under pressure and tight deadlines
• Communicate effectively in English; knowledge of Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus
• Are proficient in construction management software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Are willing and able to travel frequently across the U.S. as required

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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