Senior Project Manager

Edwards Construction Group • Santa Barbara, CA

10d • $160,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-profile project in Santa Barbara, CA estimated at approximately $60M.... a rare opportunity in a market largely dominated by government work. This multi-level, concrete-structure development is a high-end, marquee project that will span two years and showcase exceptional design and construction standards. It’s a career-defining opportunity to work on a distinctive and complex build while collaborating with a top-tier team in one of California’s most beautiful locations. As Senior Project Manager , you will provide overall leadership and accountability for complex projects and/or multiple concurrent builds. You will be responsible for the planning, execution, financial performance, and administration of each project, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Serving as the central liaison for owners, architects, inspectors, and subcontractors, you will guide project teams with both strategic direction and hands-on management. This is a high-impact role for a proven leader who thrives in challenging environments, fosters collaboration, and takes pride in delivering projects that strengthen California communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
• 10+ years of construction management experience.
• Perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including conducting presentations.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Project, Gmail and G Suite, CPM Scheduling software.
• Skilled in project management softwares such as Procore, Trimble Connect, P6/Primavera, & MS Project.
• Apply fundamentals of construction management, including means and methods, to projects.
• Understand project processes and their role in successful project completion.
• Manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work.
• Construct projects from start to finish.
• Prepare project budgets, GMPs, or hard bids, and complete range estimates.
• Develop and manage project teams.
• Build and maintain relationships and collaborate effectively within a team, both internally and externally.
• Build relationships with team members that transcend individual projects.
• Lead and mentor project teams.
• Think strategically and solve problems proactively.
• Commit to continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk, hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for complex and/or multiple projects, ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery.
• Maintain confidentiality around financial strategies and internal budgeting discussions.
• Determine resources needed from start to finish, including equipment, materials, and team headcount, with attention to budgetary limitations.
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate daily with Superintendents, Subcontractors, Inspectors, Engineers, Architects, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and trust.
• Review, negotiate, and manage prime and subcontract agreements, safeguarding company interests and incorporating acceptable terms.
• Manage all change orders, evaluate project progress, and prepare detailed reports.
• Submit monthly progress billings, ensure labor compliance, and maintain required documentation.
• Create and maintain construction schedules, phasing, and sequencing, proactively managing budgets and resources.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards, report issues, and promote site cleanliness.
• Lead projects from inception to completion, delivering private and public commercial projects successfully.
• Provide strategic training, mentorship, and guidance to project management team members and new hires.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adopt and promote a company culture centered on honesty, integrity, continuous improvement, and safety.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
• 401(K) matching
• Paid time off
• The typical hiring range for this position is $160,000 – $200,000 USD per year , with the final salary negotiable based on skills, experience, and qualifications .
• In addition, ECG's total rewards offering also includes comprehensive benefits, continuing education bonus program, and opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level