Sr. Project Manager (Commercial Interiors)
Location: Santa Clara, CA (In-Office)
Salary: $175,000 – $200,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) w/ match + Profit Sharing, Car & Phone Allowance, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: Local travel to Bay Area job sites
Sponsorship is not available
Relocation Assistance Not Available
Sr. Project Manager (Commercial Interiors) Description
Our client in the commercial construction industry is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to join their team in Santa Clara, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee high-profile tenant improvement and design-build projects for some of the most recognizable names in tech and life sciences. In this role, you will lead full lifecycle delivery of corporate interior tenant improvement and design-build projects from preconstruction through closeout, typically managing 4–5 projects at a time.
To be successful, you must value proactive client communication, tight document control, and mentoring PEs/PMs while keeping quality, safety, and profitability on target. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a strong background in commercial interiors, MEP project coordination, and bring a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously—typically ranging from $1M to $5M in value. This is a great opportunity to join a respected and growing general contractor known for craftsmanship, teamwork, and its impressive client portfolio, including major Silicon Valley companies.
Sr. Project Manager (Commercial Interiors) Responsibilities
- Manage the full project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout
- Prepare estimates and competitive bid proposals
- Lead OAC and project coordination meetings
- Ensure all permits, codes, and safety requirements are met
- Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and cost controls
- Supervise project teams including PMs, superintendents, and engineers
- Prepare and submit reports, logs, and documentation via Procore and MS Project
- Foster client relationships and identify future business opportunities
- Oversee QA/QC logs, inspections, and punch lists
- Track cost, forecast, and drive profitability
Sr. Project Manager (Commercial Interiors) Qualifications
- 6+ years of commercial construction project management experience required
- 5+ years of Corporate tenant improvement or Interior design-build experience required
- 3+ years of experience working for a General Contractor required
- Strong understanding of MEP systems and sequencing required
- Proficiency in MS Projects and Excel required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $175,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to commute to the office in Santa Clara, CA daily for this opportunity?
- The salary range for this role is $175-$200k. Does that align with your salary expectations?
- What is your desired salary?
Experience:
- commercial construction project management : 6 years (Required)
- Corporate tenant improvement or Interior Build-Outs: 5 years (Required)
- understanding of MEP systems and sequencing : 3 years (Required)
- Estimating and bidding : 1 year (Required)
- MS Projects: 2 years (Required)
- General Contractor : 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
