Senior Project Manager – Multifamily Construction Location: Bay Area, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Project Type: Multifamily / Mixed-Use Residential
Position Overview A leading general contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with multifamily construction experience to lead large-scale residential and mixed-use developments across the Bay Area. This role is responsible for overseeing projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring strong financial performance, schedule adherence, and high-quality delivery.
The ideal candidate has a proven track record managing ground-up multifamily projects, including podium, wrap, and mid-rise construction, and thrives in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead multiple multifamily projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Manage Project Managers, Assistant PMs, and project teams.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents to align field execution with project goals.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor buyout, and project logistics.

Financial & Cost Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Track job costs, productivity, and financial performance.
• Lead change order pricing, negotiations, and contract administration.
• Ensure projects meet profitability targets.

Scheduling & Delivery

• Develop and maintain project schedules and milestone tracking.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule performance.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, developers, architects, and consultants.
• Lead OAC meetings and executive-level reporting.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business.

Preconstruction & Strategy

• Participate in estimating, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Support pursuit efforts and assist in winning new multifamily projects.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and develop Project Managers, APMs, and project engineers.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and best practices across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing multifamily construction projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale residential developments ($20M+ preferred).
• Strong knowledge of wood-frame, podium, wrap, or mid-rise construction.
• Experience working with developers and multifamily clients in the Bay Area.
• Excellent leadership, financial management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling software.