Senior Commercial Project Manager (Grocery, Retail & Commercial Development)
Company Name: Confidential Commercial General Contractor
Location: Concord, CA (San Francisco Bay Area & East Bay Regional Operations)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday (Standard commercial construction operational hours with periodic travel as regional projects dictate)
Industry: Commercial General Contracting, Grocery Store Construction, Retail Tenant Improvements (TI), Office Developments, and Industrial Builds
Pay Scale: $140,000.00 to $170,000.00 base annual salary based on experience
Incentives: Year-End Performance Bonus, Monthly Truck/Car Allowance (or Company Vehicle Option), Cell Phone & Technology Package (Tablet/Laptop), Travel Per Diem Allocations, Corporate 401(k) with Employer Match, Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
The Opportunity
A premier nationwide commercial general contractor with 18 years of industry excellence is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Project Manager (Grocery, Retail & Commercial Development) to lead commercial projects based out of Concord, CA.
In this central operational leadership role, you will take total profit-and-loss (P&L) and execution authority over multi-million dollar commercial developments—including open-store grocery remodels, retail spaces, office interiors, and industrial builds.Managing projects from preconstruction estimating and subcontractor buyouts through municipal permitting, CPM scheduling, and final client handoff, you will lead cross-functional field teams and build strong trade relationships.
If you bring 5 or more years of commercial project management experience, deep knowledge of Bay Area construction procedures, and a proven track record delivering complex commercial builds, our firm offers top-tier Bay Area compensation ($140k–$170k base), company vehicle/allowance options, and strong performance bonus upside.
Key Responsibilities
- Preconstruction & Project Architecture: Partner with owners, civil engineers, architects, and municipal plan reviewers to define project scope sheets, technical specifications, design budgets, and execution benchmarks.
- Subcontractor Buyout & Procurement: Solicit, negotiate, and execute trade subcontractor agreements and material vendor contracts to secure competitive pricing, complete scope coverage, and risk mitigation.
- Municipal Permitting & Regulatory Oversight: Manage municipal agency submittals, navigate local Bay Area building department approvals, and ensure full compliance with California Building Codes (CBC) and environmental guidelines.
- CPM Scheduling & Resource Allocation: Develop, maintain, and enforce master critical path (CPM) schedules—optimizing manpower, material lead times, heavy equipment allocations, and sub-trade sequencing.
- Financial Controls & Profitability: Monitor real-time job costing, evaluate trade change order requests, compile monthly AIA progress billings, and manage project financial structures to safeguard profit margins.
- Field Safety & Quality Assurance: Enforce strict jobsite quality control benchmarks and OSHA safety standards across active sites—conducting routine site audits alongside superintendents.
- Stakeholder Reporting & OAC Leadership: Direct Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) alignment meetings, presenting clear digital progress reports, financial forecasts, and schedule look-aheads to executive stakeholders.
What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)
Required
- Commercial PM Tenure: Minimum 5 years of verified experience operating as a Commercial Construction Project Manager with a general contractor.
- Systems & Estimation Mastery: Deep functional knowledge of commercial construction procedures, job costing, material estimation, subcontractor buyout, and building codes.
- Software Infrastructure Competency: High proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Advanced Excel) and commercial construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam Revu, or MS Project).
- Leadership & Contract Negotiation: Outstanding negotiation, leadership, and communication skills with a proven track record managing multi-tier trade partners.
- Safety Literacy: Solid understanding of OSHA health, safety, and environmental compliance protocols.
- Mobility Credentials: Valid Driver License with an insurable driving history to utilize company vehicle or truck allowance provisions.
Preferred
- Specialized Trade Background: Direct project management experience in grocery store construction, open-store refrigeration/HVAC retrofits, or high-end retail TIs.
- Language Capabilities: Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a strong plus.
- Educational Foundation: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Business Administration.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary Package: $140,000.00 to $170,000.00 base annual salary customized directly to commercial project management experience, paid on a twice-per-month pay cycle.
- Fleet & Travel Provisions: Choice of a company vehicle or monthly truck/car allowance, plus daily per diem allocations for regional travel assignments.
- Mobile Technology Package: Corporate tech package including tablet, laptop, and monthly cell phone allowance.
- Performance Upside: Direct participation in year-end performance bonuses and project margin completion incentives.
- Wealth & Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring a direct employer matching contribution.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, plus voluntary pet insurance and Aflac supplemental coverage.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) allocations covering paid vacation weeks, personal sick days, and company holidays.
About the Company
For 18 years, our firm has built a national reputation as a trusted commercial general contractor delivering high-impact retail, corporate, grocery, and commercial infrastructure. Working with prestigious, recognized brand clients across the country, we foster a collaborative, team-first environment where dedicated project managers bypass corporate friction and build rewarding, long-term careers.
Selection choices are guided strictly by job-related capabilities, technical project management skills, and verified commercial execution records.
