Education Construction Senior Project Manager (CA)

Foster Lawson; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and 741

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Foster Lawson seeks a driven Senior Project Manager in Sacramento to oversee full lifecycles of commercial construction projects, with emphasis on Education. You will coordinate design development, permitting, and landlord approvals while managing budgets and schedules.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years in project management, strong client-facing skills, and a track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget. Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Project Management experience in commercial construction.
• Experience delivering projects in the California market.
• Familiarity with Sacramento permitting processes, landlord coordination, and local subcontractor relationships.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, and construction sequencing.
• Proficiency in project management platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project.
• Experience managing project budgets and subcontractor scopes from bid through closeout.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and client management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of projects across the California market.
• Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor procurement.
• Serve as the primary client point of contact, maintaining strong relationships with owners, landlords, architects, and retail brand representatives.
• Coordinate design development, permit procurement, and landlord approval processes.
• Track project costs, change orders, and billing to ensure financial performance.
• Collaborate closely with field Superintendents to align on schedule, logistics, and quality expectations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across various stages of construction.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, landlord criteria, and brand standards.
• Support business development efforts through client retention and referral relationships.

Skills

4+ years PM experience

California market experience

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Architecture/Engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

Foster Lawson seeks a driven Senior Project Manager in Sacramento to oversee full lifecycles of commercial construction projects, with emphasis on Education. You will coordinate design development, permitting, and landlord approvals while managing budgets and schedules.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years in project management, strong client-facing skills, and a track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget. Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.