Construction Project Manager
Summary
Onsite Construction Project Manager at a San Diego-based general contractor leading full-lifecycle commercial renovation and tenant-improvement projects across multiple states — managing schedules, budgets, subcontractors, RFIs, submittals, and close-out.
San Diego-based General Contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join our growing team.
Type: Full Time/Exempt
Location: Onsite, San Diego, CA 92123
Reports to: VP of Operations
About the Position
The experienced Project Manager leads commercial renovation and tenant-improvement projects across multiple states. This role oversees projects from preconstruction and estimating through close-out, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with the highest standards of quality and safety. The Project Manager is organized, proactive, and capable of successfully managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Lead full lifecycle management of commercial remodel and interior build-out projects, including work in occupied, open-for-business facilities
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cost controls; maintain overall financial accountability
- Supervise site Superintendents and provide leadership to Project Engineers, supporting mentorship and career development
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers across multiple job sites
- Review drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and constructability
- Manage procurement, logistics, subcontract negotiations, and execution of subcontract and prime contract agreements
- Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, quantity take-offs, estimating, and comprehensive project proposals
- Conduct site visits, lead construction meetings (design, preconstruction, and weekly progress), and maintain clear communication with clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams
- Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards
- Lead project close-out, punch list completion, and final documentation
- Maintain overall accountability for project performance, including schedule, budget, contractual obligations, quality, and client satisfaction
About You
You’re not just a Project Manager; you are an experienced builder of outcomes!You’re an experienced Project Manager who knows how to take commercial construction, renovation, and tenant-improvement projects from preconstruction through close-out with confidence and precision. Highly organized and proactive, you manage multiple projects across states without losing control of schedule, budget, quality, or safety. You communicate clearly, lead decisively, and anticipate challenges before they impact progress. You take ownership of your work, protect margins, build strong client relationships, and hold yourself to a high standard, because delivering exceptional projects isn’t just your job, it’s your reputation.