Senior Construction Project Leader - Onsite, Multi-Sector

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE seeks a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction and renovation projects from initiation to closeout in San Francisco. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance while maintaining exceptional client service and project quality.

The role requires 8–10 years of PM experience across sectors, with strong estimating and procurement skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently on a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of proven project management experience in construction across multiple sectors.
• Experience delivering projects ranging from $500,000 to $10 million in value.
• Strong capabilities in estimating, subcontractor negotiation, contract administration, financial management, and scheduling.
• Ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects without dedicated administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities, leveraging market knowledge to drive business growth.
• Independently develop complete project estimates, proposals, and schedules, and present them effectively to clients.
• Execute subcontractor procurement, including competitive bidding, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Oversee all aspects of subcontractor and vendor performance, ensuring adherence to project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage full project financials, including billing, budget tracking, change orders, and cost reconciliation.
• Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely completion of all milestones.
• Spend substantial time onsite to monitor quality, safety, and progress.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, setting expectations and resolving issues.
• Represent CBRE with professionalism, integrity, and exceptional client service.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Estimating

Subcontractor negotiation

Contract administration

Scheduling

Financial management

Multi-project management

On-site supervision

Education

Engineering/Architecture/Construction management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

CBRE seeks a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction and renovation projects from initiation to closeout in San Francisco. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance while maintaining exceptional client service and project quality.

The role requires 8–10 years of PM experience across sectors, with strong estimating and procurement skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently on a fast-paced team.