Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At JLS, we build more than projects, we build trust. Guided by our core values of being dependable, thoughtful and solution focused, we deliver excellence in construction solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Position Overview

As a Project Manager, you’ll oversee all aspects of construction projects from kickoff to completion. You’ll manage budgets, schedules, team members, subcontractors, and client relationships while ensuring that every phase of the project meets or exceeds expectations. If you’re highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about producing exceptional results, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations for assigned projects from planning to close-out.

• Coordinate with subcontractors, internal teams, and clients to ensure alignment on timelines and deliverables.

• Prepare documentation for inspections and ensure compliance with building codes.

• Source, order, and schedule delivery of materials and equipment to keep projects on track.

• Negotiate with and manage subcontractors to ensure quality performance and adherence to contracts.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, punch lists, and close-out documentation.

• Manage project budgets, AIA billings, and collaborate with accounting for financial accuracy.

• Review, approve, and process RFIs, RFCs, and change orders per company procedures.

• Conduct job walks, provide progress updates, and promptly address client concerns.

• Perform final inspections to confirm project completion meets quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s in Construction Management preferred).

• 5–8 years of experience in construction project management with team supervision.

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Hands-on knowledge of construction tools, techniques, and project workflows.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management software preferred.

• Strong understanding of scheduling, estimating, budgeting, and cost control.

• Ability to read blueprints and specifications for all trades.

• Familiarity with contract law, safety requirements, and construction accounting practices.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; bilingual a plus.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and crouch as required.

• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs regularly.

• Work takes place both in a climate-controlled office and on active job sites with exposure to varying weather, dust, fumes, and equipment noise.

JLS is a full-service contractor handling demolition, remediation, reconstruction, and land management throughout Northern and Central California and Nevada. We hold ourselves Accountable to Excellence meaning we show up, solve problems, communicate clearly, and deliver high-quality craftsmanship on every project. Our in-house crews and management team work together from start to finish to ensure projects run safely, efficiently, and with care.

Our Core Values:
Dependable: We follow through. Our reputation is built on doing what we say we will every time.
Thoughtful: We treat people with respect. Whether it’s a homeowner experiencing a loss or a commercial client on a deadline, we communicate, support, and work with patience and clarity.
Solution-Focused: We don’t just point out problems... we fix them. Challenging jobs are where we do our best work.

We believe that when our team is supported, trained, and valued, our clients feel the difference. We invest in growth, promote from within, and create an environment where people take pride in their work. If you want to build your skills, make an impact, and be part of a team that stands behind its work then you’ll fit right in here.

Company Description

JLS is a full-service contractor handling demolition, remediation, reconstruction, and land management throughout Northern and Central California and Nevada. We hold ourselves Accountable to Excellence meaning we show up, solve problems, communicate clearly, and deliver high-quality craftsmanship on every project. Our in-house crews and management team work together from start to finish to ensure projects run safely, efficiently, and with care.\r\n\r\nOur Core Values:\r\nDependable: We follow through. Our reputation is built on doing what we say we will every time.\r\nThoughtful: We treat people with respect. Whether it’s a homeowner experiencing a loss or a commercial client on a deadline, we communicate, support, and work with patience and clarity.\r\nSolution-Focused: We don’t just point out problems... we fix them. Challenging jobs are where we do our best work.\r\n\r\nWe believe that when our team is supported, trained, and valued, our clients feel the difference. We invest in growth, promote from within, and create an environment where people take pride in their work. If you want to build your skills, make an impact, and be part of a team that stands behind its work then you’ll fit right in here.