Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Trueline Talent; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid health premium

401(k) match

Job summary

Trueline Talent seeks a Project Manager for a flagship commercial construction project in downtown Sacramento. You will own the project from award through closeout, coordinating with GC’s, clients, vendors, and field teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years of PM experience in commercial construction, strong reading of drawings, and the ability to manage multiple projects with accountability and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of commercial construction PM experience.
• Experience reading construction drawings, specs, and scopes.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Own major Sacramento project from award through closeout.
• Communicate with General Contractors, clients, vendors, and field teams.
• Review drawings, specs, and project requirements; manage budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Reading drawings

Scheduling

Budget management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

Trueline's client, a growing family-owned commercial specialty contractor with a strong reputation among leading General Contractors, is seeking a Project Manager - Commercial Construction to launch and grow its Sacramento presence. This is a highly autonomous role for an experienced commercial construction PM who can immediately take ownership of a major awarded project, manage projects from award through closeout, and help build long-term relationships throughout the Sacramento market.

What You'll Do as the Project Manager - Commercial Construction:

• Take immediate ownership of a major commercial project in downtown Sacramento
• Manage commercial construction projects from award through final completion
• Serve as the primary point of contact for General Contractors, customers, vendors, and field teams
• Review drawings, specifications, scope documents, and project requirements
• Manage project schedules, budgets, documentation, and profitability
• Coordinate materials, installers, field activities, and subcontractor needs
• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change-related documentation, and closeout requirements
• Visit local Sacramento-area jobsites and monitor project progress
• Identify project risks early and work proactively toward solutions
• Maintain consistent communication with customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Help develop and strengthen relationships with Sacramento-area General Contractors
• Support estimating and bidding for new local opportunities
• Learn the company's estimating process with support from the existing preconstruction team
• Manage multiple active projects while maintaining responsiveness and accountability
• Operate independently as the company's first Sacramento-based employee
• Help establish systems, relationships, and processes that support future Sacramento growth
• Potentially help recruit and develop additional local team members as the market expands

Must-Haves as the Project Manager - Commercial Construction:

• Approximately 3-5 or more years of commercial construction Project Management experience
• Real project execution and jobsite experience
• Ability to independently manage commercial projects
• Experience working directly with General Contractors, clients, vendors, and field teams
• Strong ability to read construction drawings, specifications, and project scope
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, documentation, and project closeout
• Strong organization and time‑management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Excellent communication and responsiveness
• Strong accountability and ownership mindset
• High level of integrity and customer‑service orientation
• Self‑starter capable of operating independently without a local support team
• Valid California driver's license
• Ability to work onsite in downtown Sacramento and travel locally to jobsites
• Strong knowledge of the Sacramento commercial construction market preferred

Nice-to-Haves as the Project Manager - Commercial Construction:

• Specialty subcontractor Project Management experience
• Commercial GC Project Management or Assistant Project Management experience
• Experience with Division 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, or related specialty trades
• Commercial window‑covering experience
• Estimating or quantity takeoff exposure
• Procore experience
• Experience managing projects from award through closeout
• Experience with healthcare construction
• Experience with large institutional projects
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field
• PMP certification
• Existing Sacramento‑area General Contractor relationships
• Interest in helping build and eventually lead a new market

Our Client Offers:

• Base salary targeted at approximately $110,000-$130,000
• Flexibility up to approximately $135,000 for the right candidate
• Annual bonus potential of approximately $10,000-$15,000 depending on level and performance
• Additional $1,000 bonus when awarded a project over $100,000
• Profit‑sharing and variable bonus opportunities
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Chiropractic coverage
• Company‑paid employee health insurance premium
• 401(k) match after one year
• Mileage reimbursement for local project travel
• Strong work‑life balance
• Generally normal business hours with minimal expected after‑hours work
• Family‑focused culture
• Financially stable organization
• Strong internal operations and estimating support
• Opportunity to become the company's first Sacramento‑based employee
• Immediate ownership of a major awarded commercial project
• High level of autonomy with established company support
• Opportunity to help build the Sacramento market
• Long‑term advancement and earning potential as the territory grows

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal‑opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.