Construction Project Manager

Endeavor Agency ( is a commercial real estate talent agency providing high touch recruitment services in California and major US cities. Endeavor has engaged with a dynamic, privately held real estate development and operating company seeking a Construction Project Manager to join their Irvine, CA based team.

The Construction Project Manager will report directly to the EVP/VP of Development & Construction and will be integrated into the strategic decision-making process, learning to view construction through the lens of asset value, risk mitigation, and investment returns.

Core Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Own the full construction lifecycle for a premium 36-center retail portfolio. Ensure all landlord work, tenant improvements, and major renovations are delivered with precision regarding budget, schedule, and institutional quality.
• Municipal Diplomacy: Act as the firm’s primary liaison with City Planning and Building Departments. Proactively build and maintain relationships with city staff to navigate entitlements, plan checks, and complex permitting hurdles.
• Leasing Partnership: Collaborate closely with the Leasing Team on new transactions. Review lease exhibits, define Landlord Work scopes, and provide accurate, rapid-response pricing to ensure deal viability and "speed to rent."
• Field Execution & QC: Conduct regular site visits to identify site constraints, manage consultants/contractors, and ensure high-level quality control and troubleshooting.
• Cost Stewardship: Negotiate and manage contracts with a diverse roster of GCs and consultants. Maintain rigorous control over project job costs and financial forecasting.

Development & Acquisition Exposure (The Growth Track)

• Acquisition Due Diligence: Participate in the assessment of new acquisitions. Provide critical technical analysis of physical assets, utility capacities, and "deferred maintenance" risks to inform the investment committee.
• Entitlements & Land Use: Receive direct mentorship on the project entitlement process, including high-density residential housing and mixed-use land-use strategies.
• Investment Analytics: Work with the Finance Team to understand project return metrics (IRR, Equity Multiples, Yield on Cost) and how construction efficiencies impact the overall proforma.

Qualifications & Leadership Traits

• Experience: 5+ years of Construction Management experience, specifically within the commercial/retail sector .
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Civil Engineering.
• Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of the Design Development process, utility coordination, and the technical "hand-off" from shell-and-core to Tenant Improvement.
• The "Solution-First" Mindset: A self-starter with a dynamic personality and the executive presence required to represent the firm at City Hall or in a construction trailer
• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel is mandatory.