Senior Project Manager

Diamond Construction • Full-time • San Jose, California, United States • $160,000 - $220,000 / year • 1m ago

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Senior Project Manager to lead all phases of construction for the adaptive reuse and seismic retrofit of a historic 13-story building—transforming the landmark into mixed-use residential and commercial space. This position requires advanced technical coordination across structural, MEP, life-safety, and preservation disciplines under California Building Code and City of San Jose landmark regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Direct full project lifecycle from pre-construction through turnover, ensuring adherence to AIA 100% CD standards and Division 01 procedures.
Oversee seismic, structural, and MEP retrofit scopes in collaboration with project subcontractors and specialty consultants.
Manage CPM scheduling, cost control, and change management consistent with Sections 012600 & 013200 of the specifications.
Lead weekly OAC meetings, RFI/submittal reviews, and cross-trade coordination using BIM and Procore/Bluebeam.
Enforce quality, safety, and special-inspection programs per CBC Ch. 17 and Division 014000 Quality Requirements.
Supervise field operations, subcontractor performance, and document compliance for all deferred submittals and permit resubmittals.
Deliver accurate budget forecasts, exposure logs, and progress narratives to ownership.

Qualifications

Education: B.S. Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
Experience: 10–15 years total; 5+ years leading large-scale seismic retrofit or historic adaptive-reuse projects ($75 M +).
Licenses/Certifications: OSHA 30 Hour (min); California GC License or equivalent PM authority; PMP, LEED AP, or DBIA preferred.
Proven ability to coordinate Type I concrete/steel structures, MEP integration, Title 24 controls, and Division 07-09 finish scopes.
Expert knowledge of CBC, CEBC, NFPA 72, NEC, and local permit procedures.

Core Skills