Project Manager

Diamond Peak Recruiting; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Manager for commercial construction in San Jose, CA. You will lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating budgets, schedules, subcontractors, clients, and internal teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget, while maintaining high-quality standards in a Silicon Valley setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Strong understanding of contracts, plans, specs, scheduling, and cost management.
• Experience coordinating architects, engineers, owners, subcontractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Coordinate stakeholders and project teams to drive progress.
• Review plans, specs, scopes, and contract documents.
• Monitor RFIs, submittals, change orders, PO, and project docs.
• Track costs, commitments, billing, and overall financials.
• Lead regular project meetings and report status, risks, and milestones.
• Negotiate subcontractor/vendor relations and manage issues to protect schedule.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Location: San Jose, CA

Base Salary: $115,000–$155,000 DOE (Depending on Experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion. This role is ideal for a construction professional who is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, clients, and project teams in a fast-paced environment.

The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction, estimating handoff, and procurement through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, owners, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and internal project teams.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project documentation.
• Track project costs, commitments, billing, and overall financial performance.
• Lead regular project meetings and communicate project status, risks, and milestones to stakeholders.
• Identify potential project issues and develop solutions before they impact cost or schedule.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Monitor construction progress and coordinate with the Superintendent to ensure project milestones are met.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and represent the company professionally throughout the project.
• Oversee project closeout, punch lists, warranties, and turnover documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and company standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Proven experience managing commercial construction projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, plans, specifications, scheduling, and cost management.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency with construction project management and scheduling software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.

Preferred Experience

• Ground-up commercial construction
• Tenant improvements and/or renovations
• Office, retail, industrial, healthcare, or other commercial projects
• Preconstruction and estimating coordination
• Change order and contract administration
• Experience working in the San Jose / Silicon Valley commercial construction market

What They Offer

• Competitive base salary: $115,000–$155,000 DOE
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative, growth-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to manage high-profile commercial construction projects in Silicon Valley