Lead PM: K-12 & Public Works Construction - Bay Area

Diamond Peak Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our San Francisco client to lead complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This hands-on role emphasizes owner relations, coordination with architects and consultants, and effective team leadership in public-sector work.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years managing K-12, public works, or institutional construction, with strong scheduling, budgeting, and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction project management experience, preferably with a general contractor.
• Experience managing K-12, public works, education, civic, institutional, or other public-sector construction projects strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Experience working with public agencies, school districts, municipalities, or other government entities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, subcontracts, and project requirements.
• Lead project meetings and maintain effective communication with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and other project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and develop solutions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor performance and help resolve project issues.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents and field teams to ensure quality, schedule, and safety objectives are met.
• Manage owner relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support estimating and preconstruction activities, including constructability reviews, budgeting, and value engineering.
• Ensure compliance with applicable contractual, regulatory, and public-agency requirements.
• Drive successful project closeout, including punch list completion, documentation, warranties, and turnover.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Construction management

Public sector construction

Education

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

Tools

PM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our San Francisco client to lead complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This hands-on role emphasizes owner relations, coordination with architects and consultants, and effective team leadership in public-sector work.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years managing K-12, public works, or institutional construction, with strong scheduling, budgeting, and documentation skills.