Commercial Project Manager | General Contractor | Orange County, CA in Lake Forest

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionABOUT THE COMPANY
Powerstaff is working with a well-regarded commercial General Contractor in Orange County, California to hire an experienced Project Manager. You'll lead projects from kickoff to handover in a fast-paced environment, keeping safety, schedule and budget on track across Retail, Healthcare and other commercial work.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Run every aspect of project execution, coordinating labor, equipment, subcontractors and material suppliers
• Lead pre-job planning and run turnover meetings with internal teams and stakeholders
• Build and maintain schedules, track critical path milestones and adjust the plan when needed
• Set project budgets, manage cost codes and flag cost or schedule risks early
• Administer contracts, issue subcontracts and purchase orders, and manage change orders with owners and trade partners
• Make sure subcontractors and superintendents understand project requirements and their contractual obligations
• Build strong relationships with owners, subcontractors and vendors and resolve issues quickly
• Track material procurement, check vendor invoices and support timely billing and reporting
• Mentor, train and oversee the Project Engineers on your project
• Manage close-out, including final cost and labor reconciliation and reporting back to estimating and management

WHAT YOU BRING

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience
• Experience working for a Commercial General Contractor as a Project Manager
• 3+ years in commercial construction project management, ideally on ground-up projects or Tenant Improvement
• Solid knowledge of field operations, budgeting, scheduling and estimating, with a clear understanding of financial project responsibility
• Clear communication with a diverse mix of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Comfort working under pressure and juggling multiple priorities
• Proficiency with project management software and the Microsoft Office suite

Retail or Healthcare project experience is well regarded but not essential.

WHY THIS ROLE?
This is a stable, respected commercial builder delivering large, high-value projects ($10M+). The company backs leadership and operational excellence, and rewards people who take ownership and drive results through every phase of a job.

WHAT YOU GET
A salary of $120k to $160k per year, depending on experience.

READY TO APPLY?
Press Apply or email [email protected] with any questions. Your details stay confidential throughout the process.

WHY POWERSTAFF?
Powerstaff recruits for commercial construction roles internationally. Our clients are leading General Contractors, and we handle all candidate information with discretion. Follow us on LinkedIn or Like us on Facebook for new opportunities.
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