Senior Construction Project Manager
@ BisnowSenior Construction Project Manager
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About the job
Our client specializes in managing commercial tenant improvements, capital projects, and mixed-use asset management. The role focuses on overseeing projects from planning to completion, ensuring safety, budget, and schedule adherence with strong stakeholder collaboration.
Requirements
- 8+ years construction management
- Experience with tenant improvement projects
- Manage budgets and schedules
- Strong technical construction knowledge
- Proficiency with construction software
Qualifications
- Experience managing commercial projects
- Knowledge of building systems and codes
- Excellent communication skills
- Proactive problem-solving ability
- Travel flexibility
Full job description
Senior Construction Manager: Tenant Improvements & Special Projects
San Mateo, California
Our SelectLeaders Client is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to oversee commercial tenant improvement projects, capital improvements, and special construction initiatives across a diverse real estate portfolio of retail, commercial, and mixed-use assets. This individual will serve as the owner's representative throughout the project lifecycle, partnering with internal stakeholders, tenants, consultants, contractors, and property teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical construction expertise with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys navigating complex construction challenges, proactively identifying risks, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
Responsibilities
Serve as the owner's representative for commercial tenant improvements, retail repositioning projects, office buildouts, and capital improvement initiatives.
Lead project planning activities including budgeting, estimating, scheduling, scope development, and feasibility assessments.
Manage architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors throughout design, permitting, construction, and project closeout phases.
Review construction drawings, specifications, and project documents to identify potential risks, constructability concerns, and cost-saving opportunities.
Coordinate with leasing, asset management, property management, and operations teams to align project objectives, tenant requirements, and business goals.
Facilitate tenant improvement projects from lease execution through turnover, ensuring a positive tenant experience and successful project delivery.
Oversee procurement, contract administration, change order management, RFIs, submittals, inspections, and project documentation.
Monitor project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and cost-to-complete reporting to maintain financial accountability.
Conduct site visits and provide construction oversight to ensure quality standards, safety requirements, and project milestones are achieved.
Evaluate existing building conditions and develop solutions for complex construction, structural, building systems, and asset preservation challenges.
Identify and proactively mitigate project risks while maintaining clear communication with leadership and stakeholders.
Support long-term capital planning efforts and provide recommendations for asset preservation and operational improvements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and industry partners.
Qualifications
8+ years of construction management experience, with significant experience managing commercial tenant improvement, retail, office, or capital improvement projects.
Experience working for a commercial real estate owner, developer, construction management firm, or general contractor with a strong tenant improvement practice.
Strong technical construction knowledge with the ability to assess building conditions, identify potential issues, and develop practical solutions.
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and project execution from preconstruction through closeout.
Ability to interpret construction documents, coordinate consultants, and manage complex project stakeholders.
Experience working in occupied buildings and minimizing disruption to tenants and operations is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of construction means and methods, building systems, structural considerations, permitting, and code compliance.
Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
Familiarity with project budgeting, job costing, and reporting systems such as Yardi or comparable software.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
Highly organized, analytical, and proactive approach to problem solving and risk management.
Ability to travel periodically to project sites as needed.
Commercial retail tenant improvement experience.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across a geographically dispersed portfolio.
Established relationships within the construction, contractor, and consulting community.
Experience supporting ground-up development, redevelopment, or major capital improvement projects.
Preferred Background
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