Sr. Project Manager South San Francisco, California,

Job Summary: Syner‑G is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead and manage complex construction and engineering projects from initial planning through commissioning and closeout. The role ensures projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with quality, safety, and regulatory expectations. The Sr. Project Manager serves as the primary point of coordination between clients, contractors, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders, providing leadership, technical oversight, and strategic guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Work Location: Travel to client sites may be required up to 100%, based on project demands and client expectations.

• Keep the Project Director informed of project risks, issues, and progress, and present recommended solutions or mitigation strategies.
• Review technical submissions from Architectural and Engineering (A&E) firms, including MEP drawings, structural drawings, and construction specifications.
• Respond to and manage construction communications such as RFIs, submittals, and technical clarifications.
• Assist with and oversee preparation of job start‑up and close‑out checklists.
• Read, interpret, and manage project plans, specifications, contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, correspondence, shop drawings, and all other project‑related documents.
• Maintain a complete and accurate set of as‑built project documents.
• Manage Transfer of Care and Custody (TOCC) to facilities operations, ensuring thorough documentation and smooth transition from construction to maintenance mode.
• Utilize project and construction management software such as Pro Core, E‑Builder, or Prolog.
• Act as the owner’s representative on capital projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project goals.
• Use Microsoft Project to develop, maintain, and track project schedules.
• Lead daily planning meetings, document observations, and ensure alignment across project teams.
• Walk construction sites regularly to identify field issues, verify progress, and present solutions.
• Prepare daily reports, photo documentation, and progress measurements.
• Review construction site safety documents such as work permits, task plans, and job hazard analyses, and collaborate with the client’s EHS team to ensure compliance.
• Mobilize, coordinate, and supervise contractors including general contractors, construction managers, mechanical, electrical, and specialty trades.
• Oversee project execution in operating facilities, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
• Support start‑up, commissioning, and handover of building systems including HVAC, emergency power, UPS systems, lab gases, RODI water, boilers, and steam generators.
• Create stakeholder engagement, communication, and executive engagement strategies across leadership and project teams.
• Develop executive presentations, strategic communications, and compelling narratives that translate complex information into clear, actionable insights for leadership decision‑making.
• Establish portfolio reporting, KPIs, performance metrics, and management routines.
• Drive organizational effectiveness, change management, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred. PMP certification is a plus.

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Experience:

• 8–14 years of experience as a project engineer or project manager, preferably in the petrochemical, chemical, refining, or related industrial sectors.
• Experience managing major capital projects from design through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Experience supervising and coordinating contractors across multiple disciplines (GC, CM, mechanical, electrical, etc.).
• Experience executing projects within active operating facilities.
• Experience with commissioning and turnover of building systems such as HVAC, emergency power, UPS, lab gases, RODI water, boilers, and steam systems.
• Experience conducting site walks, identifying field issues, and developing solutions.
• Experience leading daily planning meetings and documenting project activities.
• Experience preparing daily reports, photo…