Diamond Peak

Project Manager
Commercial
Permanent Sep 17, 2026

Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Location: San Jose, CA
Base Salary: $115,000–$155,000 DOE (Depending on Experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion. This role is ideal for a construction professional who is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, clients, and project teams in a fast-paced environment.

The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction, estimating handoff, and procurement through closeout.

  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.

  • Coordinate architects, engineers, owners, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and internal project teams.

  • Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents.

  • Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project documentation.

  • Track project costs, commitments, billing, and overall financial performance.

  • Lead regular project meetings and communicate project status, risks, and milestones to stakeholders.

  • Identify potential project issues and develop solutions before they impact cost or schedule.

  • Negotiate and manage subcontractor and vendor relationships.

  • Monitor construction progress and coordinate with the Superintendent to ensure project milestones are met.

  • Maintain strong relationships with clients and represent the company professionally throughout the project.

  • Oversee project closeout, punch lists, warranties, and turnover documentation.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and company standards.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of commercial construction project management experience.

  • Proven experience managing commercial construction projects from start to finish.

  • Strong understanding of construction contracts, plans, specifications, scheduling, and cost management.

  • Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.

  • Proficiency with construction project management and scheduling software.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.

Preferred Experience

  • Ground-up commercial construction

  • Tenant improvements and/or renovations

  • Office, retail, industrial, healthcare, or other commercial projects

  • Preconstruction and estimating coordination

  • Change order and contract administration

  • Experience working in the San Jose / Silicon Valley commercial construction market

What They Offer

  • Competitive base salary: $115,000–$155,000 DOE

  • Performance-based bonus opportunity

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Collaborative, growth-oriented work environment

  • Opportunity to manage high-profile commercial construction projects in Silicon Valley