Senior Commercial Construction PM — Ground-Up Leader

gobravvo; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Healthcare stipends

Job summary

Gobravvo is seeking a Construction Project Manager (Commercial PM) to lead ground-up commercial projects in Irvine, CA. You will oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, contracts, procurement, and coordination with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

The role requires 5+ years with a commercial GC, strong leadership and communication, and proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager with a commercial general contractor.
• Proven success overseeing ground-up commercial construction projects from inception to completion.
• Experience with sectors such as finance, healthcare, education, or similar commercial developments preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong budgeting, financial controls, and forecasting skills.
• Proficiency in contract negotiations and procurement.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ground-up commercial construction projects from planning through completion.
• Act as the primary liaison for clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop, monitor, and update project budgets, schedules, and financial reports.
• Review and administer project contracts, scopes of work, and procurement activities.
• Oversee all project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and closeout packages.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and field teams to maintain safety, schedule, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular project meetings and provide updates to leadership and clients.
• Identify and resolve issues related to scheduling, costs, labor, or design conflicts.
• Manage subcontractor performance and vendor relationships, ensuring contract compliance.
• Ensure adherence to company safety standards and local building codes and regulations.
• Participate in project buyout, value engineering, and preconstruction planning as needed.
• Foster strong, ongoing client relationships and encourage repeat business.
• Mentor and support junior team members, such as Assistant Project Managers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Engineering/Architecture related field

OSHA

PMP

LEED

CCM

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Gobravvo is seeking a Construction Project Manager (Commercial PM) to lead ground-up commercial projects in Irvine, CA. You will oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, contracts, procurement, and coordination with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

The role requires 5+ years with a commercial GC, strong leadership and communication, and proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, and Excel.