Senior Project Manager - K-12 & Public Works (SF)

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Bay Area projects

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking a Project Manager for K-12/public works construction in San Francisco, CA. Lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Ideal candidate has 4+ years in construction PM, with K-12 or public-sector experience, strong scheduling and cost-management skills, and a Bachelor’s in CM/Engineering/Architecture/Business.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction project management experience, preferably with a general contractor.
• Experience managing K-12, public works, education, civic, institutional, or other public-sector construction projects strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, scheduling, estimating, and cost management.
• Experience with change management, RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Strong knowledge of construction plans and specifications.
• Excellent communication, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Experience working with public agencies, school districts, municipalities, or other government entities is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with common construction/project management software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, subcontracts, and project requirements.
• Lead project meetings and maintain effective communication with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and other project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and develop solutions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor performance and help resolve project issues.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents and field teams to ensure quality, schedule, and safety objectives are met.
• Manage owner relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support estimating and preconstruction activities, including constructability reviews, budgeting, and value engineering.
• Ensure compliance with applicable contractual, regulatory, and public-agency requirements.
• Drive successful project closeout, including punch list completion, documentation, warranties, and turnover.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking a Project Manager for K-12/public works construction in San Francisco, CA. Lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Ideal candidate has 4+ years in construction PM, with K-12 or public-sector experience, strong scheduling and cost-management skills, and a Bachelor’s in CM/Engineering/Architecture/Business.