NorCal Construction Portfolio Lead

Samara; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Samara, a builder of high-quality prefabricated buildings in California, seeks a Construction Manager to own field program performance across all NorCal projects. This hybrid-delivery role combines self-perform crews and subcontracted trades, with standards-setting and client accountability across the portfolio.

The role reports to the Director of Construction and directly manages Northern California Superintendents, shaping field execution standards and coordinating with Precon/Development

Qualifications

• 5+ years construction management experience with self-perform and subcontractor delivery.
• Volumetric/modular construction experience preferred: factory-to-field handoff and crane day sequencing.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects/sites.
• Strong crew supervision and subcontractor management skills.
• Excellent client-facing communication (verbal & written).
• Knowledge of California building codes, permitting, and safety standards.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Own field program performance across all NorCal projects — schedule adherence, quality, and safety at portfolio level.
• Directly manage NorCal Superintendent(s) — set expectations and provide day-to-day direction.
• Set and enforce field execution standards, sequencing, and crew/subcontractor performance.
• Serve as primary client-facing lead for NorCal projects — communications and schedule updates.
• Act as operational proxy for Director of Construction in NorCal for install and field management.
• Oversee project-level execution through Superintendents and hold outcomes accountable across portfolio.
• Escalate cross-project resourcing conflicts and schedule risk to the Director of Construction.
• Own labor hour performance across self-perform crews and monitor productivity.

Skills

Construction management

Self-perform crews

Subcontractor management

Client-facing communication

California building codes

Project leadership

Tools

ACC

Job description

Samara, a builder of high-quality prefabricated buildings in California, seeks a Construction Manager to own field program performance across all NorCal projects. This hybrid-delivery role combines self-perform crews and subcontracted trades, with standards-setting and client accountability across the portfolio.

The role reports to the Director of Construction and directly manages Northern California Superintendents, shaping field execution standards and coordinating with Precon/Development