Project Manager | Residential Construction

Jobot; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid health insurance covering 90% of employee premium

Company paid dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Paid holidays and personal days

Paid time off and sick time

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Workers’ compensation coverage

Job summary

Jobot in Los Altos, California is seeking a Construction Project Manager to manage residential and light commercial projects. The role requires four to six years of project management experience and proficiency with budget forecasting and project documentation tools. Responsibilities include overseeing the entire project lifecycle, coordinating teams, and maintaining communication with clients. The position offers competitive compensation and significant employee benefits including health and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of residential or light commercial construction project management experience.
• Proven ownership of project budgets, forecasting, profit margins, and vendor cost control.
• Experience reading architectural, structural, and MEP plans.
• Strong contract, scope writing, and change order management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel including basic formulas and Gantt scheduling.
• Working knowledge of project management and documentation tools.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work between office and active job sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects end to end, including procurement, scheduling, and construction oversight.
• Own project profit and loss, maintain schedules, and deliver projects on time.
• Coordinate superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors across multiple trades.
• Lead customer communication with weekly updates and manage expectations.
• Develop scopes of work, RFPs, RFIs, and contract documentation.
• Oversee material procurement, vendor bids, and inspections.
• Maintain digital project files and reporting in standardized systems.
• Monitor risk, insurance compliance, and quality control across all projects.

Skills

Project management

Budget forecasting

Reading architectural plans

Contract management

Microsoft Excel

Project management tools

Communication skills

Organization skills

Customer Service

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Bluebeam

OneDrive

SharePoint

Job description

Job Details

Salary: $100,000 - $145,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a residential construction and project services team focused on delivering high quality home preservation and improvement projects. We operate with a strong culture of accountability, clear communication, and customer satisfaction. Our team values professionalism, ownership, and collaboration at every stage of the project lifecycle.

Why join us

• Company paid health insurance covering 90% of employee premium
• Company paid dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance with optional voluntary coverage
• Paid holidays and personal day
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick time
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workers’ compensation coverage

Job Responsibilities

• Manage projects end to end including procurement, pre-construction, scheduling, budgeting, construction oversight, and close-out
• Own project profit and loss, maintain schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM), and deliver projects on time and within budget
• Coordinate superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, vendors, architects, and engineers across multiple trades
• Lead customer communication with weekly updates, manage expectations, and resolve issues proactively
• Develop scopes of work, requests for proposal (RFP), requests for information (RFI), change orders, and contract documentation
• Oversee material procurement, vendor bids, permitting, inspections, and building code compliance
• Maintain digital project files, job logs, photos, and reporting in standardized systems
• Support crew leadership, set goals, maintain morale, and assist with performance feedback
• Monitor risk, insurance compliance, subcontractor agreements, and quality control across all projects

Qualifications

• Four to six years of residential or light commercial construction project management experience
• Proven ownership of project budgets, forecasting, profit margins, and vendor cost control
• Experience reading architectural, structural, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plans
• Strong contract, scope writing, and change order management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel including basic formulas and Gantt scheduling for CPM visualization
• Working knowledge of project management and documentation tools such as Bluebeam, OneDrive, SharePoint, and collaboration software
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work between office and active job sites

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.