Project Manager

Principal Builders, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Builders, Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a full-time on-site Project Manager for interior tenant improvement projects.

You will lead planning meetings, coordinate subcontractors and vendors, and monitor budgets, schedules, and change orders to ensure safe, on-time delivery with quality work. Collaboration with clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams is essential, along with site inspections, rigorous documentation, and reporting.

Qualifications

• PM experience on commercial interior or tenant improvement projects.
• Expeditor experience for permits, approvals, materials, and schedules.
• Logistics management to coordinate resources and site activities.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and change orders with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with clients, design teams, field staff, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with construction management software, scheduling tools, and office apps.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning meetings and coordinate subcontractors and vendors.
• Track progress, costs, and change orders; maintain documentation.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance with codes; site inspections support.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate project reporting and forecasting throughout the project.
• Support closeout with final documentation and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Expediting

Logistics management

Budgeting & cost control

Client & team communication

Construction management software

Codes & safety knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Construction management software

Scheduling tools

Office productivity tools

Job description

Company Description

Principal Builders, Inc. is a Bay Area general contractor founded in 2003 with a vision to transform the construction industry, backed by a team with 150 years of combined experience. The company specializes in tenant improvement projects for Fortune 1000 clients, including financial services, law, technology, advertising, and health & wellness firms. Based in San Francisco, Principal Builders is recognized for long-term client partnerships, proactive problem solving, and transparent communication throughout every project. The company leverages a trusted network of highly skilled craftsmen and subcontractors to deliver high-quality interiors. Consistently ranked among the Bay Area’s Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work, Principal Builders attracts and supports top talent in construction and project delivery.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Project Manager role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and focuses on managing interior tenant improvement projects from pre-construction through closeout. The Project Manager coordinates schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to quality standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading project planning meetings, overseeing subcontractors and vendors, tracking progress and costs, and managing change orders and documentation. The role involves close collaboration with clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams to maintain clear communication, anticipate issues, and resolve challenges before they impact project timelines. The Project Manager is also responsible for supporting site inspections, ensuring compliance with codes and regulations, and maintaining accurate project reporting.

Qualifications

• Project management skills, including Project Management and Inspection, with experience overseeing commercial interior or tenant improvement projects.
• Expediting-related skills, such as Expeditor and Expediting, to manage permits, approvals, materials, and subcontractor schedules efficiently.
• Logistics Management skills to coordinate resources, deliveries, and site activities across multiple stakeholders and timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and change orders, with strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with clients, design teams, field staff, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with construction management software, scheduling tools, and basic office productivity applications.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety standards, and quality control practices in commercial construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.