Construction Project Manager

Company: Singular Builders
Location: Alameda
Posted on: November 27, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Construction Project Manager Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year Job description: Singular Builders is a young company founded by two industry veterans. We look to perform construction for complex, sophisticated, and unusual projects. We love a challenge; we know what we like and we're good at it. Our name is new, but our projects are familiar. Renovations, retrofits, high-end interiors, and inner urban infrastructure are the type of projects that we seek and where our focus is as a company. We've worked together on some of the most complex, interesting, and beautiful construction projects throughout California. We are now looking to bring together a team of people who really care about the work we do. What sets us apart isn't just our depth of expertise and breadth of services, but how we deliver them. The way we go about problem solving, the way we staff our projects, and with whom we staff our projects - that's what makes us singular. Position Summary The Project Manager Position oversees the construction and delivery of construction projects and is the primary point of contact with the client. This also includes contract preparation, on-site coordination, quality control, and all aspects of contract management. Project Managers communicate directly with subcontractors concerning project cost, staffing, and scheduling. They prepare project status reports to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications. MUST HAVE PROJECT MANAGER EXPERIENCE IN THE COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Essential Functions Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develops and administers project budgets and contracts, executes project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate. Monitors and coordinates work performed by subcontractors to ensure compliance with project contract requirements, from costs and schedules to proper execution of work, has been completed to the contract provisions and the client’s satisfaction. Manages difficult construction issues, consults with subject matter experts to identify solutions to minimize risks, but maintains the integrity and safety of the project. Reviews design, architectural drawings, and building specifications and advises clients on how to achieve the required results. Ensures project operations are in compliance with design specifications. Reviews and approvals change orders and subcontractor invoices, requisitions, and other project billings for payment with Project Accountant. Holds project team meetings, delegates, and holds team accountable to complete their responsibilities through support, collaboration, and mentoring. Manages construction progress, schedule, and overall compliance with contract and construction requirements along with the Project Superintendent. Reviews submittals for compliance with the drawing and specifications and track and process to owner's consultants for review and approval. Maintains all drawing logs, submittals, samples, and correspondences of projects. Reviews and makes recommendations for change order work. Reviews and collaborates with Superintendent to schedule proper work sequencing to manage project delivery per the contract agreements. Serves as a Representative of the company in a professional and conscientious manner. Executes and delivers to Client all closeout documents, warranties, operating manuals, and maintenance manuals upon project completion. Prepares and presents project operational reports as required by company ownership or VP of Construction Operation. Works with the Superintendent to ensure corporate safety policies and procedures are being adhered to. Supervisory Responsibility This position has supervisory responsibility direct and indirect over Project Engineers, Interns, and other staff assigned to the project. Assist the Project Manager in developing Project Engineers to be the next generation of Singular Builders. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and ownership of the project. Presents a professional, positive attitude, creating a dynamic, collaborative team environment. Core Competencies Strategic Thinker. Translate goals into action. Strong Analytical Skills. Ability to visualize, gather information, articulate, and analyze complex problems to ensure proper resolutions are determined. Construction Knowledge: Basic construction principles/practices, experienced in dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors, and/or self-perform work. Decision Making. When there are competing or conflicting priorities demonstrates the ability to balance the desire to be agile while remaining highly disciplined and focused. Ambitious and Results Driven. Self-driven and motivated, leading by example to achieve desired results in a collaborative work environment. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This position regularly requires long hours, and must be willing to work weekends and evenings as driven by the project schedule. Can expect to work outdoors in all kinds of weather and under risky conditions. Physical requirements - Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times. Travel Travel is primarily local during the business day. Required Education, Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, or a related field. 5-7 years of industry General Contract construction project operational management experience with developing leadership for all sizes and types of project scopes. Demonstrated and proven reputation for being client-focused. Knowledge of: Methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of design and construction. Business and management standards are involved in planning, resource allocation, production methods, and the coordination of people and resources. Layout, surveying, scheduling, drawings, and construction sequence Architectural design Contract documents and specifications Budgeting, cost estimating, and procedures. Federal, state, and local building codes, ordinances, and regulations Building components and how they function Project administrative procedures Skill/Ability to: Ability to read schematics, blueprints, drawings, and technical manuals. Interpret oral and written instructions. Plan and prepare schedules. Organize resources and establish priorities. Negotiate and manage contractual agreements. Offer technical guidance and/or supervision to architects, structural engineers, and independent building contractors. Take charge of contract compliance to execute to the Client’s satisfaction. Analyze and manage workflow. Use applicable computer programs (Word, Excel, MS Project, Bluebeam, Building Connected and Estimating Software, etc.), specialized software utilized for construction management. Create succinct and clear oral and written presentations, especially pertaining to construction estimates, schedules, and services. Confront issues, make decisions, and resolve conflicts. Establish partnerships and foster relationships with co-workers, subcontractors, and owners to support their success. Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop and implement sound courses of action in areas of responsibility. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you need assistance to perform your job duties because of a physical or mental condition, please let Human Resources know. This job description may be modified at any time at the sole discretion of Singular Builders.

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