Senior Project Manager

Insight Global; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CEI in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee day-to-day construction project operations and lead a high-performing team across planning, execution, and financial performance.

You will own project delivery from inception to close, manage budgets, schedules, risk, and client satisfaction, and coordinate with Project Managers, engineers, and field leadership to meet contract requirements while upholding CEI's values of safety, integrity, innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or similar preferred.
• 8+ years in managing commercial or industrial projects.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and planning skills.
• Valid driving license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide full ownership of project delivery including financial performance and schedules.
• Lead multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Direct Project Managers and coordinate with field leadership.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project execution plans and risk management.
• Oversee procurement strategies and staffing plans.
• Mentor and develop staff across the project team.
• Promote alignment across departments to ensure seamless execution.
• Drive safety culture and incident investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Construction knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business

Job description

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or similar preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications: None required.
• Experience: Typically requires 8+ years of related experience managing Commercial or Industrial Projects Typically requires 8+ years of management experience, including client interface and solicitation, planning and execution, project delivery, and staff supervision.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, supervisory and planning skills.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), union jurisdiction, labor agreements, and negotiations.
• Driving Record: Valid state-issued drivers license and satisfactory driving record.

Job Description

Senior Project Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operations of construction projects and the successful management of a high-performing team. Senior Project Managers provide internal and external coordination and collaboration with project partners and stakeholders. They are tasked with establishing team member roles and responsibilities and take the lead in defining the structure and communication expectations to ensure efficient work and progression. The Senior Project Manager will lead the team in successfully managing the planning, execution, and financial performance of projects using business practices that are consistent with our company values 20 people, safety, integrity, innovation, and excellence.

• Provide full ownership of project delivery, including financial performance, schedule adherence, risk management, client satisfaction, and strategic alignment with company objectives.
• Lead multiple complex projects or large flagship projects simultaneously, ensuring all scopes are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for project outcomes, directing Project Managers, APMs, Project Engineers, and coordinating with field leadership teams.
• Drive a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project team.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project execution plans, work breakdown structures, and construction sequencing strategies for complex commercial and industrial projects.
• Oversee procurement strategies, long-lead planning, subcontractor buyout, staffing plans, and logistics to ensure all project phases are coordinated and fully resourced.
• Review and validate project estimates, budgets, schedules, and contract documents to ensure alignment between preconstruction and operations.
• Ensure the project team understands project constraints, customer expectations, technical requirements, and success criteria.
• Lead risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning, including design gaps, scope ambiguities, procurement delays, constructability issues, and project-specific environmental or regulatory risks.
• Maintain and enforce a living risk register, ensuring active monitoring and escalation of issues before they impact cost or schedule.
• Own the financial health of assigned projects, including revenue forecasting, cost-to-complete analysis, margin management, cash flow planning, and change order profitability.
• Develop, approve, and/or negotiate all major change orders, subcontractor agreements, and cost adjustments, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and company financial targets.
• Develop detailed monthly job cost reviews, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and early detection of deviations. Oversee and support recovery plans for underperforming projects to protect profitability and schedule commitments.
• Interpret, administer, and enforce contract terms, specifications, and commercial requirements for both upstream client contracts and downstream subcontractor agreements.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, owners, general contractors, agencies, and key project partners.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, APMs, PEs, and field leadership by providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Promote alignment across departments (Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Safety, QA/QC, Accounting) to ensure seamless project execution.
• Support the Superintendent and field leadership in ensuring the project is built according to plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Drive the companys safety culture by ensuring planning for safe operations, correcting unsafe behaviors, and supporting incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Serve as a cultural ambassador for CEI, modeling professionalism, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.