Senior Project Manager - Special Projects Group

Our client is a well-established and highly respected commercial General Contractor recognized as a Top 100 ENR company, committed to delivering excellence in the construction industry. Located in San Diego, California, this company specializes in commercial construction projects including tenant improvements, renovations, and other special projects across a broad spectrum of industries such as aerospace, retail, advanced technology, fuel cells, occupied facilities, and campus improvements. The company prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment that encourages professional growth and rapid advancement opportunities. They offer competitive compensation packages, including base salaries ranging from USD 170,000 to USD 195,000 per year, along with excellent benefits and a clear career advancement pathway.

This Permanent role is for the position of Senior Project Manager based within their Special Projects Group in San Diego. This group specializes in fast-paced commercial Tenant Improvement and renovation projects that typically have a project value up to $10 million and aggressive schedules averaging around 16 weeks. The role provides a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial construction professional who aspires to eventually lead the Special Projects Group for the San Diego market. The Senior Project Manager will be integral to managing projects from preconstruction through to closeout with an emphasis on maintaining schedules, budgets, and delivering high-quality projects on time and within financial goals.

In this position, you will lead critical functions such as subcontractor procurement, contract negotiation, management of RFIs and change orders, and ensure comprehensive project documentation is maintained. You will work closely with site superintendents to guarantee safe project delivery and develop strong relationships with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors. The role also involves conducting project meetings, mitigating risks proactively, managing client expectations, supporting business development, and mentoring other project team members. With leadership potential prioritized, your career progression will include responsibilities beyond individual project management towards growing the local Special Projects team, managing the project portfolio, enhancing client relationships, and driving market growth.