Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Contracts Manager

Overview

The Project Manager will lead the full life cycle of a $175M, 400+ unit podium multifamily development in Palo Alto. This includes preconstruction support, buyout, budget control, schedule management, subcontractor coordination, risk mitigation, and overall project delivery.

• Manage project budgets, forecasting, and cost reporting.
• Lead subcontractor buyout, scope development, and contract administration.
• Maintain master schedule; ensure timely sequencing and critical-path alignment.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, and quality documentation.
• Partner closely with the Superintendent on all field-related decisions.
• Lead progress meetings with owner, design team, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure timely construction through closeout and turnover.

• Multifamily GC experience on 250+ to 500+ unit projects, preferably podium structures.
• Clear track record of starting and finishing projects (no job-hoppers).
• Experience managing complex site conditions: shoring, ground improvements, logistics.
• Strong communication and ownership mindset.
• Procore/Bluebeam proficiency.

Project management, Construction, Podium.

Intermediate Level

Permanent position based out of Palo Alto, CA.

The pay range for this position is $ - $ per year.

This is a fully onsite position in Palo Alto, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 25, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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