Senior Project Manager - Construction

Michael Page; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Long-term advancement potential

Job summary

MPI in Southern California is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee all phases of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will serve as the primary liaison between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to drive successful delivery.

The role emphasizes strong budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and cost control, with accountability for financial performance, risk management, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with a commercial General Contractor.
• Experience managing construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and cost control experience.
• Ability to independently lead complex projects and project teams.
• Excellent communication and client-facing relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain budgets, schedules, forecasts, and reporting.
• Lead procurement and subcontractor buyout activities.
• Oversee contract administration, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Lead OAC meetings and maintain strong client relationships.
• Monitor financial performance and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with field teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Drive project quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Scheduling

Cost control

Client-facing

Team leadership

Communication

Construction operations

Risk management

Job description

The Senior Project Manager will oversee all phases of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout while serving as the primary liaison between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams. This individual will be responsible for project execution, financial performance, schedule management, and overall client satisfaction.

Client Details

Our client is a highly respected Southern California General Contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex commercial construction projects across corporate interiors, healthcare, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and technology sectors.

Known for its client-first approach and commitment to quality, the company has built a substantial portfolio of repeat business and long-term relationships throughout the region. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their leadership team.

Description

Our Senior Project Manager will be resonsible for:

• Manage projects from preconstruction through final closeout
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and reporting
• Lead procurement efforts and subcontractor buyout activities
• Oversee contract administration, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors
• Lead OAC meetings and maintain strong client relationships
• Monitor project financial performance and mitigate risk
• Collaborate closely with field teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers
• Drive project quality, safety, and operational excellence

Profile

The ideal Senior Project Manager will have:

• 10+ years of experience with a commercial General Contractor
• Proven experience managing construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and cost control experience
• Ability to independently lead complex projects and project teams
• Excellent communication and client-facing relationship management skills
• Strong understanding of commercial construction operations and contract administration

Job Offer

We are offering this Project Manager:

• $180,000 - $220,000 Base Salary
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Vehicle Allowance
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Long-Term Advancement Potential
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile construction projects with a stable and growing organization

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proven experience managing construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and cost control experience
• Ability to independently lead complex projects and project teams

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.