Project Manager

James Sense
  • Oceanside, California
  • $145,000–$175,000
3 days ago

Job Description

An estacblished general contracting firm specializing in life sciences, healthcare, commercial, institutional, and industrial construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex construction projects throughout the San Diego market. This leadership role is responsible for driving project performance from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

  • Lead the overall planning, coordination, and execution of project activities to support successful delivery of construction objectives.
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously update project schedules while coordinating milestones with field operations and superintendent-led activities.
  • Monitor project progress, identify schedule impacts, and implement corrective measures to minimize delays.
  • Coordinate procurement timelines and material deliveries to support project sequencing and production goals.

Budget & Financial Oversight

  • Participate in monthly project financial reviews, evaluating cost performance, forecasting outcomes, and reporting progress against established budgets.
  • Review and approve owner billings, subcontractor payment applications, and project cost documentation.
  • Track project expenditures, manage cash flow, and support timely collection of outstanding receivables.
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial performance while maintaining project objectives.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, design teams, consultants, and key project stakeholders.
  • Promote a collaborative team environment through clear communication, accountability, and proactive issue resolution.
  • Lead project meetings, distribute meeting summaries, and ensure action items are completed according to established timelines.
  • Mentor project engineers and project managers while supporting their professional development and project success.

Contracts & Compliance

  • Oversee contract administration to ensure compliance with project agreements, specifications, and general contract requirements.
  • Review, negotiate, and manage subcontract agreements, vendor contracts, and purchase orders.
  • Address contract-related issues, change management processes, and subcontractor claims when necessary.
  • Ensure project activities comply with all applicable regulatory, legal, and company requirements.

Project Controls & Documentation

  • Utilize Procore and related management platforms to oversee project records, cost tracking, and document control.
  • Manage the preparation, review, and distribution of RFIs, submittals, change orders, inspection documentation, safety records, and project correspondence.
  • Maintain accurate and organized project documentation to support reporting, compliance, and successful project execution.

Quality & Safety Management

  • Champion jobsite safety by actively participating in operational and safety initiatives.
  • Support implementation of company safety programs and ensure adherence to project-specific safety requirements.
  • Oversee project closeout efforts, including punch list completion, turnover documentation, training materials, warranties, and operations manuals.
  • Promote high-quality construction standards and ensure work is completed in accordance with project specifications and industry requirements.

Travel

  • This position is primarily focused on projects throughout Southern California and may require travel to project sites, client meetings, and corporate offices as business needs dictate.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline preferred.

Industry Experience

  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationOceanside, California
Salary$145,000–$175,000

Skills

  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
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  • Legalunmatched
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  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
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  • Mentoringunmatched
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  • Project Close-Outunmatched
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  • Safety Trainingunmatched
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  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Support Documentationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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