Senior Project Manager, K-12/DSA Construction Lead

Diamond Peak Recruiting; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Vehicle or travel allowance

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking a Senior Project Manager for K-12/DSA construction in San Jose, CA. The role oversees projects from preconstruction to closeout, emphasizing California DSA compliance, safety, and active school-campus coordination.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of PM experience in public works, strong control of schedules and budgets, and proven leadership with owners, architects, and contractors. Compensation aligns with experience and portfolio.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction project management experience, preferably with a general contractor.
• Strong working knowledge of California DSA processes and requirements.
• Experience with public works construction and related contracts.
• Proven ability to manage projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of K-12 construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, contracts, procurement, and execution.
• Serve as primary contact for owners, architects, consultants, inspectors, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Navigate DSA requirements, inspections, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and closeout docs.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and identify delays or conflicts.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, commitments, billings, and change management.
• Review plans and contracts for scope, constructability, and risk.
• Lead project meetings and resolve design/construction issues.
• Coordinate subcontractors and vendors to maintain quality, schedule, and safety.
• Work with Superintendents and field teams to ensure project success.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies; manage owner/subcontractor relationships.
• Oversee project documentation and closeout; mentor junior staff.

Skills

DSA knowledge

Project management

Public works

Schedules & budgets

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking a Senior Project Manager for K-12/DSA construction in San Jose, CA. The role oversees projects from preconstruction to closeout, emphasizing California DSA compliance, safety, and active school-campus coordination.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of PM experience in public works, strong control of schedules and budgets, and proven leadership with owners, architects, and contractors. Compensation aligns with experience and portfolio.