Construction Project Manager (Public Works)

Jobot; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable backlog

Meaningful public works projects

Collaborative leadership

Diverse portfolio

Ownership from award to closeout

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager for a large Bay Area public works portfolio in Oakland. This role leads projects from award through closeout, coordinating schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and regulatory compliance for public sector clients.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction PM, strong knowledge of public works, prevailing wage rules, and proficiency with Procore and Primavera P6. Join a stable, growth‑oriented firm delivering civic infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Construction PM experience in public works.
• Strong public works and public agency project experience.
• Prevailing wage, public bidding, utility coordination, permits, inspections, and government contracts.
• Procore and Primavera P6 proficiency.
• Knowledge of grading, paving, concrete, site development, scheduling, and cost control.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, forecasts, and reporting.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract administration.
• Serve as primary contact for owners, consultants, and public agencies.
• Support field operations with Superintendents and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental and public works requirements.

Skills

Construction PM

Public works experience

Procore

Primavera P6

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

Large public works project - Seeking Construction Project Manager

Salary: $130,000 - $140,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kal Mayer

A bit about us

We are an established Bay Area general contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality public works, civic, educational, infrastructure, and municipal construction projects throughout Northern California. Our team specializes in complex public agency work and has successfully completed a wide range of projects for cities, counties, school districts, special districts, and other public-sector clients. Our projects typically range from $5M-$12M and involve significant coordination with owners, consultants, inspectors, utility providers, and regulatory agencies. We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a strong understanding of public works construction and project delivery.

Why join us

• Stable and respected Bay Area general contractor with a strong project backlog
• Opportunity to manage meaningful public works projects that directly impact local communities
• Collaborative leadership team with a reputation for supporting project staff
• Diverse portfolio including civic, infrastructure, educational, and municipal construction
• Ability to take ownership of projects from award through closeout
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Long-term growth opportunities within a growing organization

Job Details

The Project Manager will oversee public works construction projects from award through closeout. This role is responsible for managing project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, procurement activities, client communication, and overall project execution while ensuring compliance with contract requirements and public agency standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through final closeout
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, forecasts, and reporting
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and project stakeholders
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract administration
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, consultants, and public agencies
• Support field operations alongside Superintendents and project teams
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and public works requirements

Requirements

• 5+ years of Construction Project Management experience
• Strong public works and public agency project experience
• Experience with prevailing wage, public bidding, utility coordination, permits, inspections, and government contracts
• Proficiency with Procore and Primavera P6
• Knowledge of grading, paving, concrete, site development, scheduling, and cost control
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

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