Project Manager CA

Boutique Recruiting; California; On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale federal construction programs in California. You will own estimating through closeout, manage budgets, schedules, procurement, and contract administration while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of vertical federal construction PM experience, including design-build with agencies such as USACE, NAVFAC, or USAF. US citizenship and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PM experience in vertical federal construction.
• Experience with design-build and tenant improvements.
• US citizenship and valid driver’s license required.
• Experience managing federal projects for USACE/NAVFAC/USAF or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of federal construction projects from estimating to closeout.
• Develop budgets, cost estimates, proposals, and bids while monitoring profitability.
• Manage schedules, procurement, materials, labor, and subcontractors.
• Oversee submittals, RFIs, permits, design changes, and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulations and serve as client contact.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Technical writing

Budgeting & scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Sage/Timberline

HCSS

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

RMS document control

Job description

Position Title: Project Manager

Take ownership of complex federal construction projects where your decisions directly impact schedule, cost, quality, and overall project success. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale vertical federal construction projects, overseeing everything from estimating and bidding through execution, financial performance, and closeout.

This role will manage projects ranging from approximately $5M–$30M and serve as a key point of contact for federal clients, project teams, subcontractors, and internal leadership. You will take ownership of budgets, schedules, procurement, contract administration, reporting, and field execution while ensuring projects meet stringent safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate brings at least five years of project management experience within vertical federal construction, including design-build projects for agencies such as USACE, NAVFAC, or USAF. You should be a proactive communicator, technically strong, and comfortable taking full ownership of complex projects from start to finish.

Salary Range: $145,000 - $180,000 / Year DOE

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of assigned federal construction projects, including estimating, bidding, planning, execution, reporting, and closeout
• Develop project budgets, cost estimates, proposals, and bids while monitoring profitability, revenue, margins, costs, and overall financial performance
• Manage project schedules, procurement, materials, equipment, labor and subcontractor resources to keep projects on track
• Oversee submittals, RFIs, permits, design changes, contract modifications, change orders, and required project documentation
• Review construction drawings, specifications, schedules, environmental requirements, and quality standards to ensure accurate project execution
• Serve as a primary client contact while directing project staff, including project engineers, superintendents, quality control managers, and safety managers
• Ensure projects comply with contractual requirements, safety standards, and applicable municipal, state, and federal regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of project management experience within vertical federal construction, including design-build and tenant improvement projects
• Demonstrated experience managing federal projects for USACE, NAVFAC, USAF, or similar agencies, ideally within the $5M–$30M range
• Experience with RMS document control and federal project reporting requirements
• Strong knowledge of budget preparation, cost estimating, scheduling, fiscal management, and contract administration
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications with excellent technical writing and professional communication skills
• U.S. citizenship and a valid driver’s license required

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Experience with civil construction in addition to vertical construction
• Strong estimating and bidding capabilities
• Experience with Sage/Timberline, HCSS, Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and Microsoft 365
• Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program
• Experience with sustainable renovation and ground-up construction

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance with multiple plan options
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending and health savings account options
• Tuition reimbursement and structured mentorship opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and additional voluntary insurance options

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