Construction Project Manager / Residential ADU & Prefab Housing

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

Job summary

IntelliPro is seeking a hands-on Construction Project Manager to oversee residential ADU and prefab housing projects in the San Jose Bay Area. The role covers kickoff through final delivery, coordinating with superintendents, subcontractors and internal teams to maintain schedules and quality.

Candidates should have 5+ years in residential construction project management, strong coordination skills, and fluency in English and Spanish to communicate across diverse field crews, permit teams, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in residential construction project management or coordination.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project coordination for residential ADU and prefab housing from kickoff to delivery.

Skills

5+ years experience

Fluent English

Spanish proficiency

Project coordination

Communication skills

Tools

CRM software

Project management tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Title: Construction Project Manager / Residential ADU & Prefab Housing

Position Type: Contract / Permanent

Location: San Jose, CA 95131

Salary Range: 120-150K

Job Description:

We are seeking a hands‑on and highly organized Construction Project Manager / Delivery Manager to oversee residential, ADU, and prefab housing projects from kickoff through final delivery. This role will coordinate closely with superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, design, permitting, procurement, and internal teams to keep projects on schedule and ensure successful field execution. The ideal candidate is construction‑literate, proactive in resolving issues, and comfortable bridging the gap between office planning and field operations.

Responsibilities:

• Own end‑to‑end project coordination for residential, ADU, and prefab housing projects from project kickoff through final delivery.
• Coordinate construction activities across superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, design, permitting, procurement, and internal project teams.
• Manage project schedules, construction milestones, site readiness, inspections, installation timelines, and issue escalation.
• Work closely with superintendents and field crews to track progress, resolve issues, and maintain execution quality.
• Communicate directly with subcontractors and construction partners to align scope, timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables.
• Identify and elevate construction risks, including site conditions, utility issues, inspection delays, subcontractor gaps, and change‑order risks.
• Serve as the bridge between office planning and field execution.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, meeting notes, action items, schedules, and status updates.
• Provide clients with accurate construction progress updates and help manage expectations.
• Develop repeatable construction coordination processes, SOPs, checklists, and reporting routines.
• Visit job sites across the Bay Area as needed to support project execution.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in residential construction project management, construction coordination, construction operations, ADU, modular, prefab, or related building environments.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, site coordination, subcontractor management, inspections, and field execution.
• Experience coordinating with superintendents, GCs, subcontractors, vendors, designers, and permitting teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple active projects while maintaining strong schedule discipline and follow‑up.
• Strong problem‑solving, issue‑resolution, escalation, and communication skills.
• Fluent English communication skills required to coordinate project requirements, construction documentation, safety procedures, and deliverables with internal teams, clients, contractors, and field personnel.
• Spanish proficiency required to effectively communicate project requirements, schedules, site instructions, and construction updates with Spanish‑speaking field crews and subcontractors.
• Experience with ADU, prefab, modular, or residential infill projects is highly preferred.
• Bay Area residential construction experience is preferred.
• Experience working with Mexican or Latin American construction teams is preferred.
• Experience with construction scheduling, CRM, project management, and reporting tools is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to visit job sites across the Bay Area as required.Previous experience as a Construction Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Superintendent, Field Coordinator, Construction Operations Manager, or Delivery Manager is preferred.

About Us:

Founded in 2009, IntelliPro is a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart. We continue leading global talent solutions with a dynamic presence in over 160 countries, including the USA, China, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, UK, India, Netherlands, and the EU.

IntelliPro, a global leader connecting individuals with rewarding employment opportunities, is dedicated to understanding your career aspirations. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, IntelliPro values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected group status. Moreover, our Inclusivity Commitment emphasizes embracing candidates of all abilities and ensures that our hiring and interview processes accommodate the needs of all applicants. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusivity at IntelliPro Group.

Compensation:

The pay offered to a successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including education, work experience, location, job responsibilities, certifications, and more. Additionally, IntelliPro provides a comprehensive benefits package, all subject to eligibility.