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Construction Project Manager - MEWPJP00029734

San Jose, CA 95134

Posted: 06/20/2025 Job Category: Construction Job Number: KG595543620

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Project Manager
Location: 100% On-Site, San Jose, CA
Pay Rate: $80/hour
Experience Required: 8–10 years (must include California-based project experience)

Project Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager to lead safety and construction oversight on two capital projects in San Jose, CA:
  • Twin Peaks Project: Smaller in scale; construction begins in May and is expected to complete in September.
  • Denali Project: Larger in scale; construction begins in September with an expected completion in mid-2026.
Projects involve retrofit and expansion of existing facilities, including office build-outs, clean room installations, and chemical production equipment integration. Budgets range from $2M to $30M with average timelines of 12 months. On-site presence is required due to the high level of daily coordination with contractors, safety, and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead day-to-day site construction activities, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality standards are consistently met.
  • Enforce strict compliance with corporate safety protocols and industry standards to maintain zero-incident project sites.
  • Monitor and manage construction scope, timelines, and contractor performance against approved plans and specifications.
  • Oversee contractor bidding, selection, negotiations, and contract management through project closeout.
  • Evaluate and negotiate contractor change orders with supporting documentation for stakeholder review.
  • Track project budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation plans, providing weekly and monthly reports to leadership.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders on project updates, including safety and quality meetings.
  • Ensure seamless collaboration across cross-functional teams including engineering, safety, and quality.
  • Manage permitting processes, building inspections, and compliance with local jurisdictions.
  • Conduct quality assurance inspections during and post-construction.
  • Support onboarding of contractors and crew members, ensuring compliance with site protocols.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, encouraging ongoing development.
  • Participate in and lead accident investigations when necessary.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required Skills & Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of construction technology, safety, and quality control best practices
  • Experience with clean room and chemical process facility construction
  • Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and project controls
  • Effective in conflict resolution, critical thinking, and risk mitigation
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of construction management experience in commercial buildings, clean rooms, and chemical processing systems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • OSHA 30 certification (required)
  • First Aid & CPR certified
  • Familiarity with ASME, ACI, and local/state building codes
  • Experience conducting and reporting on accident investigations

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