Project Manager – Construction (Permitting Required)

Concord, CA · Full-Time · In Person

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong new build permitting experience to oversee residential and multi-use construction projects from pre-construction through completion. This role requires hands-on expertise navigating city and county permitting processes and managing ground-up construction projects.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of new construction experience and a proven track record submitting and managing permits across multiple jurisdictions. This position plays a critical role in ensuring projects move efficiently through entitlement, permitting, scheduling, and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, and coordination of new build residential and mixed-use construction projects.
• Manage and submit building permit applications to city and county agencies.
• Navigate plan checks, revisions, resubmittals, and approvals across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and municipal agencies to ensure compliance with building codes and zoning requirements.
• Review blueprints and technical documents to ensure alignment with permitting and construction standards.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and documentation.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and internal teams to maintain timelines.
• Track project milestones and maintain accurate project records using construction management software.
• Prepare project status updates and reports for leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of new build construction project management experience.
• Direct experience managing residential permitting processes.
• Strong understanding of California building codes and municipal approval processes.
• Experience coordinating plan checks and responding to correction notices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Experience managing subcontractors and construction schedules.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in person in Concord, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience with modular construction or prefab projects.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Zoho Projects or similar platforms.
• Experience working with civil engineering tools such as Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with ADUs, SFRs, multifamily, or mixed-use projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly or salaried compensation based on experience.
• Bonus opportunities.
• 401(k).
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off.