Jobbörse

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 owner's 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.

• Serve as the owner's 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.

• 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.

• 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.

$150,000 - $200,000 a year Base Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 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