Senior Commercial Project Manager (Grocery, Retail & Commercial Development)

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Commercial Project Manager (Grocery, Retail & Commercial Development)

Company Name: Confidential Commercial General Contractor

Location: Concord, CA (San Francisco Bay Area & East Bay Regional Operations)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday (Standard commercial construction operational hours with periodic travel as regional projects dictate)

Industry: Commercial General Contracting, Grocery Store Construction, Retail Tenant Improvements (TI), Office Developments, and Industrial Builds

Pay Scale: $140,000.00 to $170,000.00 base annual salary based on experience

Incentives: Year-End Performance Bonus, Monthly Truck/Car Allowance (or Company Vehicle Option), Cell Phone & Technology Package (Tablet/Laptop), Travel Per Diem Allocations, Corporate 401(k) with Employer Match, Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

The Opportunity

A premier nationwide commercial general contractor with 18 years of industry excellence is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Project Manager (Grocery, Retail & Commercial Development) to lead commercial projects based out of Concord, CA.

In this central operational leadership role, you will take total profit-and-loss (P&L) and execution authority over multi-million dollar commercial developments—including open-store grocery remodels, retail spaces, office interiors, and industrial builds. Managing projects from preconstruction estimating and subcontractor buyouts through municipal permitting, CPM scheduling, and final client handoff, you will lead cross-functional field teams and build strong trade relationships. If you bring 5 or more years of commercial project management experience, deep knowledge of Bay Area construction procedures, and a proven track record delivering complex commercial builds, our firm offers top-tier Bay Area compensation ($140k–$170k base), company vehicle/allowance options, and strong performance bonus upside.

Key Responsibilities

• Preconstruction & Project Architecture: Partner with owners, civil engineers, architects, and municipal plan reviewers to define project scope sheets, technical specifications, design budgets, and execution benchmarks.
• Subcontractor Buyout & Procurement: Solicit, negotiate, and execute trade subcontractor agreements and material vendor contracts to secure competitive pricing, complete scope coverage, and risk mitigation.
• Municipal Permitting & Regulatory Oversight: Manage municipal agency submittals, navigate local Bay Area building department approvals, and ensure full compliance with California Building Codes (CBC) and environmental guidelines.
• CPM Scheduling & Resource Allocation: Develop, maintain, and enforce master critical path (CPM) schedules—optimizing manpower, material lead times, heavy equipment allocations, and sub-trade sequencing.
• Financial Controls & Profitability: Monitor real-time job costing, evaluate trade change order requests, compile monthly AIA progress billings, and manage project financial structures to safeguard profit margins.
• Field Safety & Quality Assurance: Enforce strict jobsite quality control benchmarks and OSHA safety standards across active sites—conducting routine site audits alongside superintendents.
• Stakeholder Reporting & OAC Leadership: Direct Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) alignment meetings, presenting clear digital progress reports, financial forecasts, and schedule look-aheads to executive stakeholders.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

Required

• Commercial PM Tenure: Minimum 5 years of verified experience operating as a Commercial Construction Project Manager with a general contractor.
• Systems & Estimation Mastery: Deep functional knowledge of commercial construction procedures, job costing, material estimation, subcontractor buyout, and building codes.
• Software Infrastructure Competency: High proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Advanced Excel) and commercial construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam Revu, or MS Project).
• Leadership & Contract Negotiation: Outstanding negotiation, leadership, and communication skills with a proven track record managing multi-tier trade partners.
• Safety Literacy: Solid understanding of OSHA health, safety, and environmental compliance protocols.
• Mobility Credentials: Valid Driver License with an insurable driving history to utilize company vehicle or truck allowance provisions.

Preferred

• Specialized Trade Background: Direct project management experience in grocery store construction, open-store refrigeration/HVAC retrofits, or high-end retail TIs.
• Language Capabilities: Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a strong plus.
• Educational Foundation: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Business Administration.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package: $140,000.00 to $170,000.00 base annual salary customized directly to commercial project management experience, paid on a twice-per-month pay cycle.
• Fleet & Travel Provisions: Choice of a company vehicle or monthly truck/car allowance, plus daily per diem allocations for regional travel assignments.
• Mobile Technology Package: Corporate tech package including tablet, laptop, and monthly cell phone allowance.
• Performance Upside: Direct participation in year-end performance bonuses and project margin completion incentives.
• Wealth & Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring a direct employer matching contribution.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, plus voluntary pet insurance and Aflac supplemental coverage.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) allocations covering paid vacation weeks, personal sick days, and company holidays.

About the Company

For 18 years, our firm has built a national reputation as a trusted commercial general contractor delivering high-impact retail, corporate, grocery, and commercial infrastructure. Working with prestigious, recognized brand clients across the country, we foster a collaborative, team-first environment where dedicated project managers bypass corporate friction and build rewarding, long-term careers.

Selection choices are guided strictly by job-related capabilities, technical project management skills, and verified commercial execution records.