Senior Project Manager – Owner’s Representative (7–10 Years’ Experience)

Vertical Capital Consulting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Capital Consulting is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead development and construction projects on behalf of the owner from pre-development through closeout. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors, oversee permitting, inspections, and track milestones to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

Ideal candidates possess a strong background in complex development or construction, with experience reviewing contracts and change orders,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Advanced degree or certifications (PMP/CCM) beneficial.
• Strong project management skills for complex development or construction projects.
• Ability to interpret design documents, contracts, and specs with analytic problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and construction projects on behalf of the owner from pre-development through closeout.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors; oversee permitting and inspections.
• Review contracts and change orders; monitor logistics and procurement.
• Regularly report status to ownership and mitigate risks to keep projects on track.

Skills

Project management

Expediting

Quality control

Stakeholder mgmt

MS Project

Education

Bachelors in construction management or related field

PMP/ CCM beneficial

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Project

Office suite

Contract management

Job description

Company Description Vertical Capital Consulting provides comprehensive development and construction management services for clients across diverse real estate sectors. The firm oversees projects from concept through completion, focusing on quality, cost control, and timely delivery. Team members collaborate closely with owners, design professionals, and contractors to ensure alignment with project goals and risk management. Vertical Capital Consulting emphasizes streamlined processes, clear communication, and professional integrity to achieve successful outcomes. The organization values experienced leaders who can represent owners’ interests while driving complex projects forward.

Role Description This position leads development and construction projects on behalf of the owner, managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality from pre-development through closeout. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors, overseeing permitting and inspections, and tracking critical project milestones. The role involves reviewing contracts and change orders, monitoring logistics and procurement, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The Senior Project Manager will regularly report project status to ownership, identify and mitigate risks, and drive issue resolution to keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills, including experience leading complex development or construction projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Experience with expediting and expeditor activities, including permits, approvals, and regulatory documentation.
• Proficiency in inspection processes, quality control, and compliance with building codes and standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., PMP, CCM) are beneficial.
• Ability to interpret design documents, contracts, and technical specifications, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities, with experience representing owner interests.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Bluebeam, or similar) and standard office software.
• Demonstrated ability to work on-site, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity.