Project Manager II- Construction at Fox Point Recruitment LLC in Santa Clara, California, United States

Job description

• A well-established national construction firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager II to oversee moderately complex construction projects or key portions of large-scale builds. This role is responsible for managing project execution from preconstruction through closeout while ensuring projects stay on schedule, within budget, and aligned with quality and safety expectations.
• This position offers a hybrid schedule with 1 remote workday per week and currently has two openings available.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote jobsite safety initiatives while supporting an injury-free work environment
• Investigate safety incidents and implement corrective actions when needed
• Manage project startup processes and preconstruction planning activities
• Support estimating efforts including quantity takeoffs, bid coordination, scope development, and bid package preparation
• Oversee subcontractor bidding, scope review, pricing validation, and contract issuance
• Manage project submittals, shop drawings, and material approvals
• Coordinate procurement of materials and equipment with internal teams and vendors
• Partner with risk management to evaluate subcontractor qualifications and bonding requirements
• Serve as the primary point of coordination between subcontractors, owners, architects, engineers, vendors, and internal teams
• Review pricing for project changes and prepare change order documentation
• Lead project meetings including progress updates and owner/architect meetings
• Manage owner billing and subcontractor payment applications
• Develop and maintain project schedules alongside field leadership
• Identify scheduling risks and implement mitigation plans
• Maintain documentation related to budgets, schedules, contracts, safety, and quality
• Prepare financial forecasts and monitor project profitability
• Lead project closeout activities including punch lists, warranties, and final financial reconciliation
• Support legal coordination when contract issues arise
• Manage multiple project components and ensure operational efficiency across all phases

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Equivalent industry experience may be considered in place of formal education
• 7+ years of construction project management experience
• Previous leadership or management experience required
• Strong understanding of construction operations, scheduling, budgeting, and project execution
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license
• Project Management
• Cost Control
• Construction Scheduling
• Budget Forecasting
• Contract Administration
• Risk Management
• Vendor/Subcontractor Coordination
• Communication & Leadership
• Experience managing moderately complex commercial construction projects
• Strong background in financial forecasting and cost control
• Experience working with preconstruction and estimating teams
• Familiarity with Lean construction practices
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams

Skills

Required

• Project Management
• Cost Control
• Construction Scheduling
• Budget Forecasting
• Contract Administration
• Risk Management
• Vendor/Subcontractor Coordination
• Communication & Leadership

Preferred

• Lean construction practices
• Financial forecasting
• Relationship building

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Full-time employment stability
• Interview travel reimbursement available