Senior Project Manager

As a Senior Project Manager, you will have significant ownership of your projects from preconstruction through completion while working closely with Superintendents, subcontractors, clients, architects, and the broader project team. MUST BE LOCAL TO SAN DIEGO! APPLY TODAY TO HAVE YOUR RESUME REVIEWED WITHIN 24 HOURS. Client Details A well-established and highly respected commercial General Contractor is looking to add a Senior Project Manager to its growing Special Projects Group in San Diego. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced commercial construction professional to join an established Special Projects platform with a clear path to eventually becoming the leader of the Special Projects Group for the San Diego market. The Special Projects Group focuses on fast-paced commercial Tenant Improvement and renovation projects typically valued at $10M and under. Projects generally have aggressive schedules of approximately 16 weeks and span a diverse range of industries, including Aerospace, Retail, Advanced Technology/Fuel Cell, Occupied Facilities, and Campus Improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial TI/Special Projects and the leadership ability, business acumen, and ambition to eventually take ownership of the San Diego operation. Description Manage commercial Tenant Improvement and Special Projects from preconstruction through closeout. Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and financial controls. Lead subcontractor procurement, buyout, contract negotiations, and performance. Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation. Partner closely with Superintendents to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors. Lead project meetings and effectively communicate project status and potential issues. Identify project risks and develop solutions before they impact schedule or budget. Manage client expectations and serve as a trusted point of contact throughout the project. Support business development, preconstruction, and project pursuit efforts. Assist with mentoring and developing other project team members. Manage project turnover, punch list, and closeout. As you establish yourself within the organization, your responsibilities will expand beyond individual project management. The long-term opportunity is to grow into the Special Projects Group Lead for San Diego, with responsibility for helping develop the local team, manage the project portfolio, strengthen client relationships, support business development, and drive continued growth in the market. Profile 10+ years of commercial construction experience with significant Project Management responsibility. Strong experience with commercial Tenant Improvement, renovation, or Special Projects. Experience managing projects generally $10M or less. Proven ability to manage fast-paced projects with aggressive schedules. Strong understanding of project financials, budgeting, forecasting, buyout, and change management. Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout. Strong client relationship and communication skills. Experience working in occupied facilities or other active environments is highly desirable. Strong leadership and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. Bachelor's degree in Constructio The Ideal Background The strongest candidates will have experience with commercial interiors, Tenant Improvements, renovations, or Special Projects WITH A GENERAL CONTRACTOR Experience in areas such as: Aerospace Advanced Technology Fuel Cell / Technical Facilities Retail Corporate Interiors Campus Improvements Occupied Facilities Healthcare Interiors Other specialized commercial environments is highly desirable. Candidates whose experience is primarily multifamily, senior living, residential, heavy civil, or ground-up construction will not be as closely aligned with this opportunity. Job Offer Base salary up to $200k depending on experience ESOP Vehicle allowance and gas card Lucrative bonus earning potential MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.