Senior Project Manager

About Us

Edwards Construction Group is a premier commercial construction firm that has been building critical infrastructure for communities across California for decades. Our integrated, hands‑on approach to building empowers our people and delivers projects in K‑12, Higher Education, Civic, and Private Commercial sectors, grounded in safety, innovation, and excellence.

Lead a high‑profile, multi‑level concrete structure development in Santa Barbara, CA, estimated at approximately $60 M. This two‑year, high‑end marquee project offers a career‑defining opportunity to collaborate with a top‑tier team in one of California’s most beautiful locations.

As Senior Project Manager, you will provide overall leadership and accountability for complex projects and/or multiple concurrent builds. Responsibilities include planning, execution, financial performance, and administration of each project to ensure delivery safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for complex or multiple projects, ensuring safe, on‑time, on‑budget, and high‑quality delivery.
• Maintain confidentiality around financial strategies and internal budgeting discussions.
• Determine resources needed from start to finish, including equipment, materials, and team headcount, respecting budgetary constraints.
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate daily with Superintendents, Subcontractors, Inspectors, Engineers, Architects, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and trust.
• Review, negotiate, and manage prime and subcontract agreements, safeguarding company interests and incorporating acceptable terms.
• Manage all change orders, evaluate project progress, and prepare detailed reports.
• Submit monthly progress billings, ensure labor compliance, and maintain required documentation.
• Create and maintain construction schedules, phasing, and sequencing, proactively managing budgets and resources.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards, report issues, and promote site cleanliness.
• Lead projects from inception to completion, delivering private and public commercial projects successfully.
• Provide strategic training, mentorship, and guidance to project management team members and new hires.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote a company culture centered on honesty, integrity, continuous improvement, and safety.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of construction management experience.
• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Effective communication skills, including presentations.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Project, Gmail G Suite, CPM scheduling software.
• Experience with Procore, Trimble Connect, P6/Primavera, and MS Project.
• Apply fundamentals of construction management, including means and methods, to projects.
• Understand project processes and their role in successful completion.
• Manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work.
• Construct projects from start to finish.
• Prepare project budgets, GMPs, or hard bids, and complete range estimates.
• Develop and manage project teams.

• Build and maintain relationships and collaborate effectively within a team, internally and externally.
• Build relationships with team members that transcend individual projects.
• Lead and mentor project teams.
• Think strategically and solve problems proactively.
• Commit to continuous improvement and professional growth.

• Physical ability to climb stairs, use construction hoists, ladders, and negotiate construction areas.
• Vision abilities: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, focus adjustment.
• Use of hands for controlling tools, sit, talk, hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regular onsite work exposing to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, weather, risk of electrical shock.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off.

Salary Range: $160,000 – $200,000 per year, negotiable based on experience. ECG also offers comprehensive benefits, continuing education bonus program, and career growth opportunities.

ECG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.