Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Australia-Employment; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and sick time

Commuter benefits

Gym subsidy

OSHA 10/30 training

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Manager for commercial construction in the Bay Area with a strong emphasis on MEP systems. The role oversees the full lifecycle of high-impact projects across the Bay Area, coordinating with owners, architects, and trades to maintain schedules, budgets, and quality.

You will lead pre-construction efforts, manage costs, drive safety initiatives, mentor project teams, and build lasting client relationships in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM/CE or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial construction experience.
• Strong estimating skills with understanding of building trades, methods, and MEP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Resourceful problem-solver with ability to maintain team morale.
• Proficient in scheduling software (MS Project/Primavera), MS Office, and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle for commercial construction projects across the Bay Area, including schedules, quality control, and stakeholder communication (owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors).
• Lead pre-construction efforts: coordinate job walks, prepare RFPs, analyze subcontractor proposals, generate bid tabulations, produce quantity take-offs, contribute to constructability reviews.
• Oversee cost control: track and manage change orders, prepare owner billings, route invoices, and execute financial close-out.
• Maintain document control: manage RFI, submittal, and change order logs; update master drawing sets; distribute project documentation.
• Develop, monitor, and update master schedules and 3-week rolling schedules; identify impacts and solutions.
• Conduct weekly subcontractor meetings and participate in OAC meetings; prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
• Supervise, mentor, and motivate project teams including Superintendents, Project Engineers, and Project Administrators.
• Apply strong technical knowledge of building trades, methods, materials, and especially MEP systems to resolve field issues and review submittals.
• Support safety initiatives, site-specific safety plans, and job hazard analysis.
• Coordinate with estimating on budgets, bid review, and value engineering opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships focused on long-term partnerships and excellent customer service.

Skills

Estimating skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Client relationship management

MEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related construction field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Project Manager - Commercial Construction

$140000 - $180000 per year | Menlo Park, CA | On-site | Permanent

Lead high-impact commercial projects across the Bay Area with strong MEP emphasis, competitive $120K-$150K pay, full benefits including 401(k) and gym subsidy, and real ownership over schedules, costs, and teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

A bit about us:

A dynamic leader in commercial construction focused on delivering high-quality projects, strong collaboration with owners, architects, and trades, and meaningful career growth through hands‑on project ownership and mentorship.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays and sick time
• Commuter benefits (CA)
• Gym subsidy
• OSHA 10/30 training
• Career growth through project variety, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative, high-ownership team culture with exposure to diverse clients and trades

Job Details

Job Details / Responsibilities:

• Manage full project lifecycle for commercial construction projects across the Bay Area, including schedules, quality control, and stakeholder communication (owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors)
• Lead pre-construction efforts: coordinate job walks, prepare RFPs, analyze subcontractor proposals, generate bid tabulations, produce quantity take-offs, and contribute to constructability reviews
• Oversee cost control: track and manage change orders, prepare owner billings, route invoices, and execute financial close-out
• Maintain document control: manage RFI, submittal, and change order logs; update master drawing sets; distribute project documentation
• Develop, monitor, and update master schedules and 3-week rolling schedules; identify impacts and solutions
• Conduct weekly subcontractor meetings and participate in OAC meetings; prepare and distribute meeting minutes
• Supervise, mentor, and motivate project teams including Superintendents, Project Engineers, and Project Administrators
• Apply strong technical knowledge of building trades, methods, materials, and especially MEP systems to resolve field issues and review submittals
• Support safety initiatives, site-specific safety plans, and job hazard analysis
• Coordinate with estimating on budgets, bid review, and value engineering opportunities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships focused on long-term partnerships and excellent customer service

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related construction field
• Minimum 5 years of commercial construction experience
• Strong estimating skills and solid understanding of building trades, methods, and materials with emphasis on MEP systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Resourceful problem-solver with the ability to create and support team morale
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling software (MS Project and/or Primavera), accounting systems, and estimating software
• Preferred: LEED AP; working knowledge of cGMP, GLP, advanced technology facilities, and best industry practices for design and construction

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.