Public Works Project Manager — Lead Projects & Impact

San Francisco Chamber; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Vehicle allowance

Performance bonus

Job summary

Perfect Timing Personnel Services is seeking a Public Works Construction Project Manager to join a northern California general contractor focused on public works and educational facility projects. The role oversees projects from startup through closeout, with responsibility for cost control, scheduling, documentation, and successful execution.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in public works construction, strong knowledge of plans, specs, RFIs, change orders, and procurement, and can coordinate

Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ years of public works construction experience as a PM/PE/APM.
• Strong knowledge of construction plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, change orders, scheduling, procurement, cost control, and closeout.
• Ability to read architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage public works projects from startup through completion and closeout.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and project requirements.
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Work closely with Superintendents on schedules, sequencing, site logistics, and field operations.
• Maintain project budgets and change-order logs.
• Prepare and manage PCOs/CORs and owner and subcontractor change orders.
• Review subcontractor proposals, invoices, and payment applications.
• Assist with owner progress billings.
• Maintain project schedules and monitor long-lead items.
• Identify and resolve scope, cost, schedule, constructability, and coordination issues.
• Ensure compliance with public works contracts, prevailing wage requirements, labor compliance, and agency procedures.

Skills

Public works

Project management

Reading drawings

Contract management

Communication

Time management

Team leadership

Scheduling

Budget control

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Kahua

Newforma

Job description

Perfect Timing Personnel Services is seeking a Public Works Construction Project Manager to join a northern California general contractor focused on public works and educational facility projects. The role oversees projects from startup through closeout, with responsibility for cost control, scheduling, documentation, and successful execution.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in public works construction, strong knowledge of plans, specs, RFIs, change orders, and procurement, and can coordinate