Construction Project Manager - Greater Sacramento, CA

Jobot; Bush (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable backlog

Client relationships

Collaborative leadership

Competitive compensation

Vehicle allowance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead Northern California projects for a well-established general contractor. You will manage commercial construction from award to closeout, coordinating with owners, designers, subcontractors, and field teams to deliver quality, on-time results.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of GC experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and proficiency with construction management software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Experience overseeing projects ranging from millions to large, complex developments.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and contracts knowledge.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from award through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, subcontract agreements, and procurement logs.
• Lead project meetings with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, job costing, and change order management.
• Coordinate with Superintendents to ensure milestones, safety requirements, and quality standards are achieved.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and contract documents.
• Identify and proactively resolve project risks and challenges.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships that contribute to repeat business opportunities.

Education

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

Job description

A well-established and growing commercial general contractor is seeking a Construction Project Manager to join their Northern California operations.

This is an opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects with a company known for its strong client relationships, repeat business, and commitment to quality execution.

The ideal candidate brings experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout, thrives in a collaborative environment, and enjoys working closely with owners, architects, subcontractors, and field teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year.

Why join us?

• Stable backlog of work throughout Northern California
• Strong reputation and long-standing client relationships
• Collaborative leadership team with a commitment to employee development
• Competitive compensation package, performance incentives, vehicle allowance, and comprehensive benefits
• Clear path for long-term career growth and leadership opportunities

Job Details

What You’ll Do

• Manage commercial construction projects from award through completion
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, subcontract agreements, and procurement logs
• Lead project meetings with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, job costing, and change order management
• Coordinate with Superintendents to ensure project milestones, safety requirements, and quality standards are achieved
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and contract documents
• Identify and proactively resolve project risks and challenges
• Build and maintain strong client relationships that contribute to repeat business opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects
• Background working for a general contractor or construction management firm
• Experience overseeing projects ranging from several million dollars to larger, complex commercial developments
• Strong understanding of scheduling, budgeting, cost control, contracts, and project administration
• Ability to lead multiple stakeholders and drive project success from start to finish
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience

• Commercial, healthcare, education, civic, industrial, aviation, mission-critical, hospitality, or public-sector construction experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Experience leading multiple projects simultaneously

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