Project Manager

Luminate Partners; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Industry-leading salary

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Luminate Partners in California seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead major industrial, manufacturing, and mission-critical projects from preconstruction through closeout. You’ll partner with field operations, owners, design teams, and subcontractors to deliver safely, on time, and within budget on high-profile California ventures.

The role emphasizes creating robust schedules, controlling costs, and maintaining strong client relationships while advancing within a growing contractor.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction management experience.
• Experience with a General Contractor.
• Background delivering industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or mission-critical projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, and project controls.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work on projects throughout California.
• Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Overseeing project budgets and cost controls.
• Managing subcontractor buyout and procurement processes.
• Reviewing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinating design teams, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Monitoring project progress and driving schedule performance.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Leading project meetings and maintaining client relationships.
• Supporting field teams and coordinating with Superintendents.
• Ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and company standards.
• Successfully delivering projects on schedule and within budget.

Skills

Construction mgmt

GC experience

Industrial projects

Budget & schedule

Leadership

Education

CM or Civil Eng degree

Job description

Industrial | Manufacturing | Mission Critical | Distribution Centers

Location: California

Experience: 5+ Years

Compensation: Industry-Leading Salary + Bonus + Benefits + ESOP + Career Progression

Are you an ambitious Project Manager looking to join an established General Contractor with the opportunity to deliver some of California's most exciting industrial, manufacturing, and mission-critical construction projects?

We are currently partnering with a highly respected contractor that has a strong backlog of secured work across California. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager seeking long-term career growth while working on complex, high-profile projects throughout the West Coast.

This role offers exposure to industry-leading clients, technically challenging projects, and clear opportunities for advancement within a growing and employee-focused construction business.

The Opportunity

As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of major construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will work closely with field operations, ownership groups, design teams, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Project Types Include:

• Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities
• Warehouse & Distribution Centers
• Mission Critical Facilities & Data Centers
• Advanced Manufacturing Projects
• Cold Storage & Refrigerated Facilities
• Self-Storage Developments
• Commercial Construction Projects

Project values typically range from $20M to $150M+.

The Role

As a Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects from preconstruction through completion
• Developing and maintaining project schedules
• Overseeing project budgets and cost controls
• Managing subcontractor buyout and procurement processes
• Reviewing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Coordinating design teams, consultants, and subcontractors
• Monitoring project progress and driving schedule performance
• Identifying and mitigating project risks
• Leading project meetings and maintaining client relationships
• Supporting field teams and coordinating with Superintendents
• Ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and company standards
• Successfully delivering projects on schedule and within budget

What We're Looking For

We are interested in speaking with Project Managers who have:

• 5+ years of construction management experience
• Experience working for a General Contractor
• Background delivering industrial, manufacturing, distribution, mission-critical, or commercial projects
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractors
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and project controls
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working closely with Superintendents, Owners, and Design Teams
• A desire to continue advancing their construction management career
• Ability to work on projects throughout California

A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.

What's on Offer?

• Industry-leading salary, bonus structure, and benefits package
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with long-term wealth-building potential
• Strong backlog of secured and upcoming projects
• Long-term career stability with a growing contractor
• Exposure to large-scale industrial and mission-critical construction projects
• Clear pathways for advancement into Senior Project Manager and leadership roles
• Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading construction professionals
• Supportive company culture focused on employee development
• High-profile projects throughout California