Senior Construction Project Leader

W3Global; Castroville (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Senior Project Manager in construction management to lead complex commercial projects from concept to completion. You will build trusted client relationships, manage cost, schedule, and quality, and supervise teams of PMs, engineers, and field staff.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in commercial construction project management, with a track record in diverse sectors and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction project management.
• 10+ years of experience mentoring Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Proven experience delivering diverse commercial construction projects, including educational, municipal, industrial, retail, healthcare, and institutional projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, compliance, scheduling, and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Manages, directs, and coordinates design and project management, liaising with owners, designers, and contractors on cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract administration.
• Maintains client relationships and participates in business development activities.
• Plans, manages, and oversees significant construction projects.
• Manages and monitors project costs throughout all phases.
• Develops project budgets, cash flow analyses, and cost estimates.
• Identifies and implements cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitors billed fees and contract performance.
• Maintains overall project schedules to ensure on-time completion.
• Develops schedules using scheduling software, including activity linkages and durations.
• Identifies schedule risks and implements corrective and recovery plans.
• Oversees design deliverables and conducts job site visits to monitor progress.
• Oversees construction quality, ensuring materials and products meet specifications, owner requirements, and applicable standards.
• Reviews designs and drawings for quality, accuracy, and coordination.
• Conducts field inspections to verify compliance with design intent and specifications and manages corrective actions.
• Prepares contract agreements covering scope, deliverables, fees, expenses, insurance, and legal/accounting requirements.
• Manages general contractor, consultant, and vendor agreements on behalf of the owner.
• Oversees permits, inspections, and occupancy certificates and attends meetings on the owner's behalf.
• Maintains project documentation and reports, monitoring task hours against contractual allocations.
• Builds and maintains client relationships to improve satisfaction and generate repeat business.
• Pursues new opportunities with existing clients.
• Supports the preparation of qualifications, proposals, and presentations.
• Identifies opportunities and presents services to prospective clients.
• Mentors staff to maintain high service delivery and quality standards.
• Evaluates individual performance and provides fair, objective feedback.
• Encourages professional growth and continuous development through mentoring.

Skills

Leadership

Cost management

Scheduling

Quality control

Contract administration

Risk management

Team mentoring

Business development

Owner coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

W3Global is seeking a Senior Project Manager in construction management to lead complex commercial projects from concept to completion. You will build trusted client relationships, manage cost, schedule, and quality, and supervise teams of PMs, engineers, and field staff.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in commercial construction project management, with a track record in diverse sectors and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.