Public Works Construction Project Manager
Public Works Construction Project Manager
- Location: Sonoma, CA
- Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
- Salary: $90,000–$130,000 annually, depending on experience
Position Summary
Perfect Timing Personnel Services is recruiting for a Public Works Construction Project Manager to join a general contractor specializing in public works and educational facility construction throughout Northern California.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager with approximately five years of public works construction experience who is ready to step into a Project Manager role. Candidates who have recently transitioned into a Project Manager position will also be considered.
The Project Manager will oversee projects from startup through completion and closeout, with responsibility for project administration, coordination, cost control, scheduling, documentation, and successful project execution.
Responsibilities
- Manage public works projects from startup through completion and closeout
- Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and project requirements
- Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation
- Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel
- Work closely with Superintendents on schedules, sequencing, site logistics, and field operations
- Manage subcontractor buyout, scopes of work, subcontracts, purchase orders, and performance
- Maintain project budgets and change-order logs
- Prepare and manage PCOs/CORs and owner and subcontractor change orders
- Review subcontractor proposals, invoices, and payment applications
- Assist with owner progress billings
- Maintain project schedules and monitor long-lead items
- Identify and resolve scope, cost, schedule, constructability, and coordination issues
- Ensure compliance with public works contracts, prevailing wage requirements, labor compliance, and agency procedures
- Provide direction and oversight to Project Engineers and Project Administrators
- Assist with estimating and preconstruction activities as needed
- Manage project closeout, including punch lists, inspections, warranties, O&M manuals, as-builts, and required documentation
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Approximately 5+ years of public works construction experience as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager
- Public works/public agency construction experience required
- California school district, community college, municipal, or similar public-agency construction experience preferred
- Experience supporting or managing projects from startup through completion and closeout
- Strong knowledge of construction plans, specifications, contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, scheduling, procurement, cost control, and closeout
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings
- Familiarity with prevailing wage requirements and public works labor compliance
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills
- Ability to take ownership of projects, anticipate issues, manage competing priorities, and follow through to resolution
- Experience overseeing Project Engineers, Project Administrators, or other project support staff preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
- Experience with Procore, Kahua, Newforma, or similar construction management platforms preferred
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required
The ideal candidate is a proactive, reliable construction professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects and wants to continue growing as a Project Manager.
Strong communication, attention to detail, problem-solving, organization, and follow-through are essential. This person should be comfortable working collaboratively with both field and office teams while independently managing the day-to-day requirements of public works construction projects.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $90,000–$130,000 annually, depending on experience
Benefits include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
- Vehicle allowance
- Performance bonus
Perfect Timing is a temporary staffing agency and direct hire recruiting firm that serves clients throughout the entire San Francisco Bay Area. We've been helping companies hire and people find jobs in the Bay Area for almost 40 years. Based in San Rafael, we specialize in temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire placements across administrative support, accounting, finance, healthcare, government, and nonprofit sectors.
To apply or work with Perfect Timing as a client go to www.perfecttiming.com
