Senior Project Manager- San Diego

RAM Construction; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Medical, Vision and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

Auto Allowance

Company cell phone or reimbursement

Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

RAM Construction in San Diego is seeking a Project Manager to lead our construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. You will oversee pre-construction activities, scheduling, procurement, and team coordination to deliver high-quality results.

The role requires a minimum of five years in commercial construction, deep knowledge of construction methods, and strong communication skills to manage clients, subs, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects in commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction principles, methods, print reading, contracting, and management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Procore, and scheduling software.
• Detail-oriented with deep knowledge of project scope.
• Experience running multiple RAM Construction core-market projects.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain team morale.

Responsibilities

• Full project responsibility across construction and management.
• Lead pre-construction activities: estimating, bidding, VE, scheduling.
• Manage scheduling, updates, and documentation.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with plans and codes.
• Handle change order estimating and tracking.
• Maintain project documentation: submittals, RFIs, procurement, records.
• Foster open communication with management.
• Train and develop team members for growth.
• Take on other duties as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Procore

Scheduling

Construction knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

5+ years CM/GC experience

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

About RAM Construction

We are a leading Commercial General Contractor specializing in tenant improvements, ground‑up construction and retrofits to existing buildings. Our specialized experience allows us to provide clients with an economical and reliable solution in many sectors, including healthcare, education, life science, corporate office (tenant & landlord), co‑working/creative office, entertainment, industrial, and retail and hospitality.

Job Description

A successful Project Manager at RAM Construction will provide the highest level of service and quality implementing all members of the construction team starting with preconstruction services, throughout project construction, and finishing with successful project close out.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Full project responsibility in all areas of construction and construction management.
• Must be able to perform project pre‑construction activities including, estimating, bidding, value engineering and scheduling.
• Manage project scheduling, scheduling updates, schedule management and documentation.
• Responsible for project quality control and quality assurance that construction meets or exceeds the plans, specifications, codes, and approved shop drawings.
• Responsible for change order estimating, tracking and commitments.
• Project documentation, correspondence, records, paperwork, shop drawings, submittals, procurement schedule, RFI’s etc.
• Open communication with management.
• Train and develop team members for overall company growth.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (preferred) OR equivalent experience working for a commercial GC.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects in commercial construction.
• Have adept knowledge of all principals of construction, methods, techniques, print reading, contracting, and construction management.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Procore), accounting cost management software (Procore), and scheduling software.
• 100% detailed/hands‑on knowledge of project scope.
• Experience with running multiple projects, preferably within RAM Construction’s core markets.
• Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills.
• Ability to create and support team morale.

Benefits

• 401K Matching
• Medical, Vision and Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Auto Allowance
• Company cell phone or cell phone reimbursement
• Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Bonus opportunities

Schedule

• 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Monday to Friday

Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, an employee is regularly required to sit for long periods; stand; talk and hear both in person and by telephone; and use hands to operate, finger, handle or feel office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, stoop or bend and lift up to twenty‑five pounds. Must have the ability to walk up and down the stairs several times a day.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.