Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager, Self-Perform

Job Description

Job Description

Reports to:  Director of Self-Perform

Summary of Position: The Project Manager, Self-Perform is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering Blach’s self-perform trade work, which includes wood framing, metal stud framing, and structural concrete. This role requires deep trade knowledge combined with strong project management skills to execute self-perform scopes safely, on schedule, and within budget. The PM, Self-Perform works closely with field Superintendents, the Director of Self-Perform, and GC project teams to integrate self-perform work seamlessly into larger construction programs and uphold Blach’s standards for safety, quality, and customer experience

Typical Duties: 

• Manage all project management functions for self-perform scopes including wood framing, metal stud framing, and structural concrete
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, production targets, and cost budgets for self-perform operations
• Lead preconstruction planning for self-perform scopes: review drawings and specifications, develop means and methods, prepare labor and material estimates, and coordinate with Estimating
• Manage field labor planning and resource allocation in coordination with Superintendents and the Director of Self-Perform
• Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, and small tools; manage vendor and supplier relationships
• Monitor daily and weekly production rates; identify schedule risks and implement corrective action proactively
• Review and manage cost reports, track labor productivity, and report job cost forecasts to the Director of Self-Perform
• Process change orders, back-charges, and billing for self-perform work in coordination with the GC project team
• Ensure all self-perform work meets Blach’s safety, quality, and compliance standards; actively participate in safety planning and jobsite inspections
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, and document control specific to self-perform scopes
• Interface directly with GC Project Managers, Owners, and design teams to communicate self-perform progress, issues, and solutions
• Mentor and develop field and office team members within the self-perform group
• Support continuous improvement efforts in productivity, cost efficiency, and trade execution processes
• Participate in Business Development activities related to self-perform capabilities as requested
• Support and possibly lead estimating efforts for self-perform scopes, including preparing detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications when required
• Coordinate with field Superintendents to review and validate their takeoffs, reconciling field quantities against plans to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Compile and assemble budgets, estimates, and bids for self-perform work, incorporating labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
• Develop unit pricing and production-based estimates using historical cost and productivity data to support competitive, accurate bids
• Perform independent takeoffs as needed to verify scope, support buyout, and confirm budget alignment prior to construction

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of project management experience in commercial construction with relevant experience in self-perform trades, including wood framing, metal stud framing and/or structural concrete
• Proven ability to manage labor, materials, and production budgets for trade work in a commercial construction environment
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, sequencing, and trade coordination specific to framing and concrete operations
• Solid cost management and financial reporting skills; experience with job cost tracking and labor productivity analysis
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to manage both field and office teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, scheduling software (MS Project, P6, or similar), and construction management platforms (CMiC or similar)
• Familiarity with California labor compliance, prevailing wage requirements, and jobsite safety standards (OSHA 30 preferred)
• Must be willing to live/work in the Bay Area and be present on active jobsites regularly

Location: San Jose, CA

Position Status: Full-time, regular business hours, exempt

Compensation: Blach Construction offers an outstanding compensation package, including a highly competitive base salary, an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service), holidays, and sick leave.  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement benefit, long-term disability insurance, cash bonuses based upon performance, student loan paydown assistance, paid parental leave, professional development and education assistance, credit union membership, wellness reimbursement, professional affiliations, and many other benefits. The company practices a progressive management style that truly values and appreciates high-quality team members and invests a tremendous amount in their growth and development.

About Blach Construction:
Blach has been named a “Best Place to Work in the Bay Area” by its employees and the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times since 2009. Blach Construction is a financially stable, award-winning, mid-sized general building contractor and construction manager headquartered in San Jose with operations throughout the greater Bay Area, Southern California, and the Central Coast region.

Blach offers an outstanding benefits package, which you can read about on the company website, as well as an extensive training and development program for all employees through our own Blach University. The management of the company is dedicated to maintaining a stimulating and exciting work environment where teamwork and excellence are both encouraged and supported. For more information, check out the company’s website at

Blach Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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