Lead Residential Construction Project Manager

Jobot; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid health insurance covering 90% of employee premium

Company paid dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Paid holidays and personal days

Paid time off and sick time

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Workers’ compensation coverage

Job summary

Jobot in Los Altos, California is seeking a Construction Project Manager to manage residential and light commercial projects. The role requires four to six years of project management experience and proficiency with budget forecasting and project documentation tools. Responsibilities include overseeing the entire project lifecycle, coordinating teams, and maintaining communication with clients. The position offers competitive compensation and significant employee benefits including health and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of residential or light commercial construction project management experience.
• Proven ownership of project budgets, forecasting, profit margins, and vendor cost control.
• Experience reading architectural, structural, and MEP plans.
• Strong contract, scope writing, and change order management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel including basic formulas and Gantt scheduling.
• Working knowledge of project management and documentation tools.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work between office and active job sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects end to end, including procurement, scheduling, and construction oversight.
• Own project profit and loss, maintain schedules, and deliver projects on time.
• Coordinate superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors across multiple trades.
• Lead customer communication with weekly updates and manage expectations.
• Develop scopes of work, RFPs, RFIs, and contract documentation.
• Oversee material procurement, vendor bids, and inspections.
• Maintain digital project files and reporting in standardized systems.
• Monitor risk, insurance compliance, and quality control across all projects.

Skills

Project management

Budget forecasting

Reading architectural plans

Contract management

Microsoft Excel

Project management tools

Communication skills

Organization skills

Customer Service

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Bluebeam

OneDrive

SharePoint

Job description

Jobot in Los Altos, California is seeking a Construction Project Manager to manage residential and light commercial projects. The role requires four to six years of project management experience and proficiency with budget forecasting and project documentation tools. Responsibilities include overseeing the entire project lifecycle, coordinating teams, and maintaining communication with clients. The position offers competitive compensation and significant employee benefits including health and retirement contributions.