Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Diamond Peak Recruiting; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting clients are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects in the San Jose/Silicon Valley market. You will oversee preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with architects, engineers, owners, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires strong scheduling, cost control, negotiation, and communication skills, plus a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, plans, scheduling, and cost management.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction 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 to protect cost and schedule.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Monitor progress and coordinate with the Superintendent to meet milestones.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

PM software

Job description

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

• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Paid time off and holidays
• Collaborative, growth-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to manage high-profile commercial construction projects in Silicon Valley