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Senior Construction Project Manager

Bisnow


Job Location:

San Mateo, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 150000 - 200000
Posted: 2 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Construction Manager: Tenant Improvements & Special Projects

San Mateo California

Our SelectLeaders Client is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to oversee commercial tenant improvement projects capital improvements and special construction initiatives across a diverse real estate portfolio of retail commercial and mixed-use assets. This individual will serve as the owners representative throughout the project lifecycle partnering with internal stakeholders tenants consultants contractors and property teams to deliver projects safely on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical construction expertise with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys navigating complex construction challenges proactively identifying risks and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the owners representative for commercial tenant improvements retail repositioning projects office buildouts and capital improvement initiatives.

  • Lead project planning activities including budgeting estimating scheduling scope development and feasibility assessments.

  • Manage architects engineers consultants contractors and vendors throughout design permitting construction and project closeout phases.

  • Review construction drawings specifications and project documents to identify potential risks constructability concerns and cost-saving opportunities.

  • Coordinate with leasing asset management property management and operations teams to align project objectives tenant requirements and business goals.

  • Facilitate tenant improvement projects from lease execution through turnover ensuring a positive tenant experience and successful project delivery.

  • Oversee procurement contract administration change order management RFIs submittals inspections and project documentation.

  • Monitor project budgets forecasts schedules and cost-to-complete reporting to maintain financial accountability.

  • Conduct site visits and provide construction oversight to ensure quality standards safety requirements and project milestones are achieved.

  • Evaluate existing building conditions and develop solutions for complex construction structural building systems and asset preservation challenges.

  • Identify and proactively mitigate project risks while maintaining clear communication with leadership and stakeholders.

  • Support long-term capital planning efforts and provide recommendations for asset preservation and operational improvements.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors subcontractors consultants and industry partners.

Qualifications
  • 8 years of construction management experience with significant experience managing commercial tenant improvement retail office or capital improvement projects.

  • Experience working for a commercial real estate owner developer construction management firm or general contractor with a strong tenant improvement practice.

  • Strong technical construction knowledge with the ability to assess building conditions identify potential issues and develop practical solutions.

  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets schedules contracts and project execution from preconstruction through closeout.

  • Ability to interpret construction documents coordinate consultants and manage complex project stakeholders.

  • Experience working in occupied buildings and minimizing disruption to tenants and operations is highly preferred.

  • Strong understanding of construction means and methods building systems structural considerations permitting and code compliance.

  • Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Bluebeam or similar platforms.

  • Familiarity with project budgeting job costing and reporting systems such as Yardi or comparable software.

  • Excellent communication relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

  • Highly organized analytical and proactive approach to problem solving and risk management.

  • Ability to travel periodically to project sites as needed.

Preferred Background
  • Commercial retail tenant improvement experience.

  • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across a geographically dispersed portfolio.

  • Established relationships within the construction contractor and consulting community.

  • Experience supporting ground-up development redevelopment or major capital improvement projects.

$150000 - $200000 a year

Base Salary: $150000 - $200000 annually with eligibility for annual discretionary bonus

Along with compensation this role offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families including:

  • Medical dental and vision coverage including company-sponsored plan options

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching

  • Life insurance disability coverage and employee assistance resources

  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

  • Paid time off sick leave and company holidays

  • Paid volunteer time

  • Professional development educational assistance and tuition reimbursement programs

  • Employee recognition and referral bonus programs

  • Additional wellness and work-life balance benefits

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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