Construction Project Manager

W.E. O'Neil Construction•Pleasanton, CA

12d•$118,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

W.E. O’Neil is hiring an experienced Construction Project Manager in Northern California’s East Bay to manage a portfolio of fast-moving projects in occupied and active environments. Projects include tenant improvements, renovations, office build-outs, retail, and smaller ground-up work, typically managing several projects at a time from award through closeout. Schedules are tight, clients may remain open for business during construction, and decisions are made quickly. The Project Manager is the main point of contact for clients, design teams, and subcontractors and is responsible for moving projects forward while minimizing disruption to building occupants. The role works closely with Superintendents, Estimating, and Accounting, and reports to a Project Executive. Responsibilities span project buyout, budgeting, scheduling, subcontract administration, field coordination, safety and quality oversight, and closeout. The position is based in Pleasanton, California, and requires travel between project sites.

Requirements

At least 5 years of project management experience with a general contractor, ideally involving tenant improvement, renovation, or other work in occupied spaces.
Demonstrated ability to manage several smaller, fast-paced projects simultaneously.
Strong working knowledge of contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and cost management.
Ability to make sound decisions quickly with incomplete information.
Clear, confident communication skills and ability to work directly with owners, tenants, and design teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail amid changing priorities.
Proficiency in Procore or similar software, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and scheduling software.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between project sites.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience with retail, office, healthcare, or other commercial tenant work.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects from buyout through closeout, ensuring they stay on budget, on schedule, and within scope.
Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for owners, tenants, property managers, and design partners.
Plan and coordinate work in occupied spaces, including phasing, after-hours work, tenant communication, and disruption reduction.
Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reports, and communicate changes to clients early.
Review bids, level scopes, negotiate subcontracts, and issue subcontracts and purchase orders.
Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications so they are processed promptly.
Build and update schedules with the Superintendent and hold subcontractors accountable to them.
Work with the field team to resolve issues quickly and keep site work moving.
Track safety, quality, and contract compliance on every project.
Lead closeouts, including punch lists, warranties, and turnover documentation.
Maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat business.