Project Manager - Commercial GC in Orange County, California

Powerstaff Consulting•Anaheim, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Powerstaff is partnering with a respected commercial General Contractor in Orange County, California to identify a highly capable Project Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and budget compliance across Retail, Healthcare, and other commercial projects. Join a stable and respected commercial builder delivering large-scale, high-value projects ($10M+). The company values leadership, operational excellence, and professionals who take ownership and drive results across every phase of a project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
3+ years of commercial construction project management experience, preferably on ground-up projects
Strong knowledge of field operations, budget management, scheduling, and estimating, good understanding of financial project responsibility
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse team of internal and external stakeholders
High level of analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple priorities
Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office suite

Nice To Haves

Retail or Healthcare Projects will be well regarded but not essential

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of project execution, coordinating labor, equipment, subcontractors, and material suppliers
Lead pre-job planning and organize pre-job turnover meetings with internal teams and stakeholders
Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor critical path milestones, and adjust plans as needed
Establish project budgets, manage cost codes, and proactively identify cost or schedule risks
Administer contracts, prepare subcontracts and purchase orders, and manage change orders for owners and trade partners
Ensure all subcontractors and superintendents understand project requirements and contractual obligations
Maintain positive working relationships with owners, subcontractors, and vendors, resolving issues as they arise
Monitor material procurement, verify vendor invoices, and support timely billing and project reporting
Provide oversight, mentorship, and training to Project Engineers assigned to the project
Coordinate project close-out activities, including final cost and labor reconciliation and reporting to estimating and management teams