Senior Project Manager

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager position oversees the construction and delivery of multiple construction projects and/or large contract value projects. This position is the primary point of contact with the client. Responsibilities include contract preparation, on-site coordination, quality control, and all aspects of contract management. Communicates directly with subcontractors concerning project cost, staffing, and scheduling. Prepares project status reports to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications. We seek skilled managers with proven abilities to manage the Client while concurrently leading and mentoring a team of project team members.

Must have General Contractor construction experience.

Singular Builders is a San Francisco-based construction company focused on delivering complex, design-forward, and technically demanding projects. Our work includes seismic retrofits, ground-up construction, urban infrastructure projects, and high-end commercial interiors across California and Arizona.

Founded by industry veterans, the company is quickly establishing itself as one of the fastest-growing construction startups in the Bay Area, with a strong and growing pipeline of complex, design-forward projects across multiple markets.

What sets us apart is not just the projects we take on, but how we execute them—through thoughtful problem-solving, strong team collaboration, and a commitment to quality at every level.

We are building a team of curious and caring teammates who are driven to get the job done, embrace each challenge, and pursue excellence, and who take pride in the work they deliver.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develops and administers project budgets and contracts, executes project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate.

Monitors and coordinates work performed by subcontractors to ensure compliance with project contract requirements from costs and schedules to proper execution of work has been completed to the contract provisions and client’s satisfaction.

Manages difficult construction issues, consults with subject matter experts to identify solutions to minimize risks but maintains the integrity and safety of the project.

Reviews and interprets designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications to initiate revisions where appropriate; advising clients on how to achieve required results.

Ensures project operations are in compliance with design specifications per company document control procedures.

Reviews and approves change orders and subcontractor invoices for payment.

Holds project team meetings, delegates and holds team accountable to complete their responsibilities through support, collaboration and mentoring.

Manages construction progress, schedule, and overall compliance with contract and construction requirements along with the Project Superintendent.

Tracks and approves submittals; documents owner’s comments, ensures subcontractors are in compliance.

Maintains all drawing logs, submittals, samples and correspondences of projects per the company procedures.

Reviews and approves invoices, requisitions, and other project billings for accuracy.

Reviews and makes recommendations for change order work.

Reviews and collaborates with Superintendent to schedule proper work sequencing to manage project delivery per the contract agreements.

Serves as a Representative of the company in a professional and conscientious manner.

Executes and delivers to Client all documents, operating manuals and maintenance manuals upon project completion.

Prepares operational required operational reports as required by company ownership or other management.

Coordinates with Superintendent to uphold a safe work environment.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibility direct and indirect over Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, Interns, and other staff assigned to the project.

Develop all levels of staff.

Demonstrates a strong work ethic and ownership of the project.

Presents a professional, positive attitude, creating a dynamic collaborative team environment.

Proven leadership skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or related field.

10+ years industry General Contract construction project operational management experience with developed leadership skills.

Demonstrated and proven reputation with being client focused.

PMP a plus.

Must have General Contractor construction experience.

Knowledge Of

Methods, materials, equipment and techniques of design and construction.

Business and management standards involved in planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

Layout, surveying, scheduling, drawings, and construction sequence

Architectural design

Contract documents and specifications

Budgeting, cost estimating, and procedures.

Federal, state, and local building codes, ordinances, and regulations

Building components and how they function

Project administrative procedures

Skills/Ability

Ability to read schematics, blueprints, drawings and technical manuals.

Interpret oral and written instructions.

Plan and prepare schedules.

Organize resources and establish priorities.

Negotiate and manage contractual agreements.

Offer technical guidance and/or supervision to architects, structural engineers, and independent building contractors.

Take charge of contract compliance to execute to the Client’s satisfaction.

Analyze and manage workflow.

Use applicable computer programs (Word, Excel, MS Project, Bluebeam etc.), specialized software utilized for construction management.

Create succinct and clear oral and written presentations, especially pertaining to construction estimates, schedules and services.

Confront issues, make decisions and resolve conflicts.

Establish partnership and foster relationships with co-workers, subcontractors and owners to support their success.

Core Competencies

Strategic Thinker. Translate goals into action.

Strong Analytical Skills. Ability to visualize, gather information, articulate, analyze complex problems to ensure proper resolutions are determined.

Construction Knowledge Basic construction principles/practices experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work.

Decision Making. When there are competing or conflicting priorities demonstrates the ability to balance the desire to be agile while remaining highly disciplined and focused.

Ambitious and Results Driven. Self-driven and motivated, leading by example to achieve desired results in a collaborative work environment.

Additional Information

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position regularly requires long hours, must be willing to work weekends, evenings as driven by the project schedule.

Can expect to work outdoors in all kinds of weather and under risky conditions.

Physical requirements – Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site.

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

We provide a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, life and ADD plans, generous paid time off, paid holidays, a well-designed 401K plan (traditional and Roth IRA available) with matching and profit-sharing components and an FSA Plan.

At this time, Singular Builders is not considering relocation for open positions. Candidates should be locally based or prepared to relocate independently.