Project Manager - Schools, High End Residential

Established 40+ Years Premier Full-Service General Contractor Seeking Construction Project Manager for Commercial and High-End Residential Construction near Santa Barbara or Ventura, CA

A licensed California-based general contracting company with over 40+ years in business is seeking a Construction Project Manager with 5+ years of experience to lead projects from pre-construction through close-out across Ventura to Santa Barbara, CA. This Project Manager will oversee a mix of ground-up high-end residential homes and commercial construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, client satisfaction, and on-time, on-budget delivery.

Offer: Salary range: up to $130,000+, contingent on experience
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance
401k with profit sharing
Paid time off
Opportunity to lead high-profile projects with a respected, long-tenured general contractor

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 5+ years of project management experience in construction, with a focus on ground-up, high-end residential and commercial projects
Strong working knowledge of construction processes, budgeting, scheduling, and cost forecasting
Proficiency in construction management software, with Procore preferred, and experience using Smartsheet
Skilled in reviewing plans and specifications for constructability and sequencing
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a client-focused, professional demeanor
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines simultaneously
Track record of mentoring and supporting project team members in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities: Manage projects through all phases, including pre-construction, construction, and close-out
Develop and maintain budgets, schedules, and cost forecasts to keep projects on track financially
Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to align project execution with design intent and client expectations
Navigate permitting and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle
Oversee procurement of materials and subcontractor buy-out
Prepare scopes of work and review contracts and subcontracts for accuracy and completeness
Analyze plans and specifications for constructability and sequencing opportunities
Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including RFIs, logs, daily reports, submittals, and change orders
Monitor jobsite progress, safety compliance, and superintendent performance
Lead project meetings and provide consistent updates to clients and internal team members
Make sound decisions under pressure to resolve complex project challenges as they arise