Senior Project Manager, Construction Bay Area

Overview

Senior Project Manager, Construction Bay Area

Job ID

236205

Posted

09-Sep-2025

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Project Management

Location(s)

San Francisco - California - United States of America, San Jose - California - United States of America

CBRE / Turner & Townsand is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead construction projects for a major financial client\'s retail division. These projects are primarily new construction retail banks and are based in and around the Bay Area. The person can work REMOTE but must live within the Bay Area. Estimated up to 40 % travel within town and other parts of the region.

What you’ll do

Manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.

Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to sophisticated documents affecting projects, including but not limited to : agreements / contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings.

Interfaces directly with clients to define project requirements. Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, cash flow, work plan schedule & achievements, quality control, and risk identification.

Identifies project resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process; conducts standard to sophisticated request for proposals; completes bid analysis; leads evaluation interviews, recommends resources to clients.

Leads project resources / team (typically larger more experienced team) providing project mentorship and direction to achieve project goals.

Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports / meeting minutes to keep client and project resources advised. Facilitates project meetings.

Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.

Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines. Reports status and variances. Builds plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule.

Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders. Assess change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk.

Demonstrates ability to identify sophisticated project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.

Demonstrates a knowledge of projects & project management within the context of business results (business case, larger economic implications, business risk, etc).

Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area. Approves subordinate\'s recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action, and termination. Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval. Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop proficiencies. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company\'s values.

Manages 3rd party project delivery resources / team (typically larger more experienced team). Responsible for identifying training needs, supervising performance, mentor, and motivating team members.

What you’ll need

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor\'s degree (BA / BS / BEng / BArch) from College or University in a technical area of study. Minimum six years of related experience and / or training.

Prior experience in a supervisory position (direct report responsibilities) is preferred.

PMP (US and / or Canada) and LEED AP preferred.

Construction project experience in Retail banking, hospitality, restaurants, or healthcare preferred.

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most sophisticated business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches, and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on sophisticated topics to employees, clients, top management and / or public groups. Ability to influence and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.

Financial knowledge

Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate sophisticated figures. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets. Conducts financial / business analysis including the preparation of reports.

Ability to solve sophisticated problems and take care of a variety of options in sophisticated situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.

Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices.

Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve general results. Responsible for setting department deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause long-term impact to co-workers, supervisor, department and / or line of business.

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $130,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $150,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits : 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Equal Employment Opportunity : CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations : CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women / Minorities / Persons with Disabilities / US Veterans)

#J-18808-Ljbffr