Senior Project Manager

HBC

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA and related programs

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off (5+ weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Annual bonuses

Parking

Job summary

Howard Building Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Manager for fast-paced commercial interiors in Costa Mesa. You will lead budgets, scheduling, procurement, and documentation, while guiding PMs and engineers to deliver safe, profitable, high-quality projects.

You will build trusted relationships with clients, architects and subcontractors, drive preconstruction and value engineering, and ensure projects meet schedule and financial targets while developing the next generation of project

Qualifications

Demonstrated success independently managing complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
Strong financial, estimating, scheduling, forecasting, and contract-management skills.
Experience leading, mentoring, and developing Project Managers and other staff.
Ability to oversee multiple projects and teams with visibility into financials, schedule, risk, and client satisfaction.
Proven ability to build long-term client relationships and identify new opportunities.

Responsibilities

Own project budgets, estimating, buyout, forecasting, billings and cost control.
Manage subcontracts, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change management and project documentation.
Coordinate schedules with Superintendent and project team.
Foster relationships with clients, architects, consultants, landlords and subcontractors.
Drive preconstruction, value engineering and project planning to successful outcomes.
Provide leadership and coaching to PMs and engineers to deliver high-quality projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentorship

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Accountability

Team development

Education

Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture degree

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Construction scheduling

Job description

Description

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager who enjoys fast-paced commercial interiors, strong teams, great clients, and the challenge of leading both successful projects and successful people.

Job Type

Full-time

What You’ll Own

Project budgets, estimating, buyout, forecasting, billings, and cost control
Subcontracts, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change management, and project documentation
Schedule coordination with the Superintendent and project team
Client, architect, consultant, landlord, and subcontractor relationships
Preconstruction, constructability, value engineering, and project planning
Project risk identification and problem solving
Punch, closeout, financial completion, and warranty follow-up
Overall accountability for delivering safe, successful, profitable, high-quality projects

With Your Team

Leadership, mentorship, and development of Project Managers, APMs, Project Engineers, and other team members
Direct oversight and support of a group of Project Managers and their projects
Regular review of project financials, forecasts, schedules, risks, staffing needs, client relationships, and overall project health
Coaching PMs through difficult project, client, subcontractor, and team situations
Helping establish priorities and maintaining accountability across multiple project teams
Identifying opportunities for individual development and helping team members grow into stronger construction professionals and leaders

With Your Clients

Building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients, architects, brokers, consultants, subcontractors, and other industry partners
Supporting business development efforts from initial relationship through pursuit, preconstruction, and project award
Understanding your group’s pipeline, workload, capabilities, and opportunities for growth
Helping establish strategic priorities for the group and translating those priorities into action
Helping grow the business thoughtfully without sacrificing the quality of our projects, teams, or client relationships

You’ll Probably Enjoy This Job If You…

Still enjoy running projects and don’t believe becoming a senior leader means getting too far away from the work
Can move comfortably between a project financial review, a client meeting, a mentoring conversation, and a business-development opportunity
Know when to let a PM solve a problem and when your experience can help prevent a much bigger one
Ask the questions that help your team see around corners
Can hold people accountable while still being someone they want to come to for advice
Understand that leadership isn’t about being involved in every decision—it’s about building people who can make good decisions without you

What Success Looks Like

A successful Senior Project Manager delivers projects that are safe, well planned, financially successful, on schedule, high quality, organized, and enjoyable to work on. But success at this level is bigger than any one project. The PMs you lead know where their projects stand and take ownership of their results. Risks are identified early. Forecasts are reliable. Teams have the resources and support they need. Clients trust your people, not just you. Your team gets stronger over time because you invest in developing people, set clear expectations, share what you know, and hold others accountable for applying it. Because at the Senior Project Manager level, success isn’t just measured by the projects you personally deliver. It’s measured by the projects, people, relationships, and business you help build around you.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Demonstrated success independently managing complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
Strong financial, estimating, scheduling, forecasting, and contract-management skills
Experience leading, mentoring, and developing Project Managers and other project-management staff
Ability to oversee multiple projects and project teams while maintaining visibility into financial performance, schedule, risk, staffing, and client satisfaction
Strong client-facing skills and demonstrated ability to build long-term professional relationships
Business-development mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, strengthen relationships, and contribute to new and repeat business
Ability to think strategically about team development, workload, client relationships, and sustainable business growth
A leader who knows how to set expectations, delegate responsibility, coach performance, and maintain accountability
Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft 365, and construction scheduling/project management experience
Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related degree preferred; equivalent experience absolutely counts

If you enjoy building great spaces, developing great Project Managers, growing long-term client relationships, and helping shape where the business goes next, we’d like to talk.

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