Project Manager

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

Job summary

Principal Builders, Inc. in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a full-time on-site Project Manager to oversee interior tenant improvement projects from pre-construction through closeout.

You will manage planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation while coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Responsibilities include documenting progress, monitoring risk, facilitating site meetings, resolving

Qualifications

• Experience leading interior tenant improvement projects or commercial construction.
• Strong communication and collaboration across clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risk while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to deliver on time and within budget.
• Maintain project documentation, monitor progress and risk, and facilitate site meetings.

Skills

Project management

Expediting

Inspection & QA

Stakeholder management

Communication

CM software

On-site work

Education

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

Tools

CM software

Scheduling tools

Job description

Company Description

Principal Builders, Inc. is a Bay Area general contractor specializing in interior tenant improvements for Fortune 1000 clients across financial services, law, technology, advertising, and health & wellness sectors. Founded in 2003 by a team with a combined 150 years of construction experience, the company is headquartered in San Francisco and focuses on high-quality, tailored interior projects. Principal Builders is recognized for building long-term client relationships, proactively identifying and resolving project challenges, and maintaining radical transparency throughout every engagement. The company leverages a strong network of skilled craftsmen and reliable subcontractors to deliver exceptional workmanship. Consistently ranked among the Bay Area's Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work, Principal Builders attracts and supports top industry talent in a collaborative environment.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Project Manager role based in San Francisco, CA. The Project Manager will oversee tenant improvement projects from pre-construction through closeout, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation. This role will coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality and safety standards. Daily responsibilities include managing project documentation, monitoring progress and risk, facilitating site meetings, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and building codes. The Project Manager will also support forecasting, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts to uphold Principal Builders' standards of transparency, craftsmanship, and client service.

Qualifications

• Project management skills, including Project Management and related planning, budgeting, and scheduling capabilities.
• Expediting and logistics skills, including experience as an Expeditor and in Expediting and Logistics Management to keep materials and workflows on track.
• Inspection and quality assurance skills, including conducting site Inspection and ensuring adherence to safety, code, and workmanship standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial construction or interior tenant improvement projects, preferably with corporate or Fortune 1000 clients.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
• Proficiency with construction management software, scheduling tools, and standard office applications.
• Ability to work on-site, prioritize multiple projects, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of Bay Area construction practices, building codes, and permitting processes is highly beneficial.