Senior Project Manager

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Exempt

Department/Program:
Office of Real Estate and Construction

Reports to:

Director of Real Estate and Construction

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, occasional weekends and evenings

Pay Range: $145K - $170K (Based on Experience, Education and Qualifications)

Supervisory Responsibility:
Third‑party project management consultants and other assigned construction personnel.

The Senior Project Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing the design, planning, and execution of complex capital construction projects. This position oversees all phases of project delivery from design through closeout, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget while delivering high‑quality outcomes aligned with Diocesan standards, mission, and values.

• Lead, manage, and coordinate construction projects from feasibility and design through construction and closeout.
• Supervise and evaluate third‑party project management consultants for performance, alignment with scope, and adherence to Diocesan procedures.
• Develop project budgets, schedules, scopes of work, and phasing plans; provide ongoing cost and progress tracking.
• Direct and monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate and facilitate preconstruction planning with architects, civil engineers, internal staff, and Diocesan leadership.
• Manage working relationships with all stakeholders and vendors, and lead construction dialogue to resolve and present project issues.
• Oversee contract procurement process including RFP issuance, contractor selection, and contract negotiations.
• Serve as primary liaison with city and county agencies for permitting, inspections, and regulatory approvals.
• Address and resolve project delays, contractor disputes, change orders, and unforeseen field conditions.
• Attend job walks and site inspections to verify project status, workmanship, and safety compliance.
• Prepare and present project status and risk reports and provide clear and concise summaries for projects under ownership to leadership and management teams.
• Approve contractor payments, verify completion of punch lists, and secure project closeout documentation.
• Provide routine reports to leadership on project status, risks, and capital forecasts.
• Support Real Estate and Construction leadership in aligning project execution with diocesan strategic and financial goals.

• Must have owner‑side experience (owner of project).
• Proven experience in land development projects.
• Hands‑on experience with ground‑up construction from planning through completion.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of construction and project management experience, including five (5) years in a senior or supervisory capacity.
• Proven experience managing campus infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of California construction laws, building codes, contract administration, and permit processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project) and construction management platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel to job sites within the Diocese; valid California Driver License.

• Contractor's license or PMP certification.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Familiarity with cemetery operations, infrastructure, and development standards.
• Bi‑lingual in English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese.
• Familiar with PM project tracking software.

To perform duties of the job, the employee may on a regular basis be required to stand and walk for long periods, climb stairs or ladders, lift up to 50 pounds, operate office and inspection equipment, and communicate effectively. Visual acuity is required for reading blueprints, reviewing plans, and conducting job site assessments.

Office environment and active construction site settings. Exposure to weather, dust, noise, and construction hazards is expected.

Verbal communication, movement around office and outside, remaining stationary, walking for long periods, climbing, reaching, and occasionally carrying materials as needed weighing up to 50 lbs.