Project Manager

Diamond Peak Recruiting; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

PTO and paid holidays

Opportunity to work on significant CSO

Stable, established organization witha

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting represents a well-established commercial general contractor in Southern California seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead ground-up and tenant improvement projects from preconstruction through closeout.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of commercial construction experience, proven PM capabilities on commercial projects, and a strong track record managing budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager on commercial projects.
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgets, and project financials.
• Excellent communication and client-management skills.
• Ability to lead multiple project stakeholders and maintain accountability across the project team.
• Strong computer and project management software skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and overall financial performance.
• Oversee ground-up construction, renovations, and tenant improvement projects.
• Work closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, project documentation, and schedules.
• Identify and resolve project issues while maintaining schedule and budget.
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong client relationships.
• Partner with Superintendents and field teams to ensure quality, safety, and successful project execution.
• Mentor and provide leadership to Project Engineers, APMs, and Project Managers.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client management

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

Location: Orange County, CA | Southern California

A well-established commercial general contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their Southern California team. This is a great opportunity for a proven construction professional with a strong background managing complex ground-up and tenant improvement projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience with education, public works, large office buildings, commercial developments, and TI projects, with the ability to take projects from preconstruction through completion.

What You’ll Do

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and overall financial performance
• Oversee ground-up construction, renovations, and tenant improvement projects
• Work closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, project documentation, and schedules
• Identify and resolve project issues while maintaining schedule and budget
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong client relationships
• Partner with Superintendents and field teams to ensure quality, safety, and successful project execution
• Mentor and provide leadership to Project Engineers, APMs, and Project Managers

Project Experience

Experience with several of the following is highly valued:

• Ground-up commercial construction
• Public works / municipal projects
• Large office buildings
• Tenant improvements (TI)
• Renovations and occupied facilities

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of commercial construction experience
• Proven experience as a Project Manager on commercial projects
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgets, and project financials
• Excellent communication and client-management skills
• Ability to lead multiple project stakeholders and maintain accountability across the project team
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Strong computer and project management software skills

What’s Offered

• Performance-based bonus
• PTO and paid holidays
• Opportunity to work on significant commercial projects throughout Southern California
• Stable, established organization with a strong project pipeline