Senior Construction Manager – Commercial Construction
A growing General Contractor with strong ties to Southern California is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead and oversee commercial construction projects ranging from $5M–$50M+. Projects include ground-up developments, renovations, and tenant improvements across multiple commercial sectors. This leadership role will be responsible for managing project teams, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Responsibilities
• Lead and manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout• Oversee project managers, superintendents, and project teams• Coordinate with estimating and preconstruction teams during project planning• Manage project budgets, schedules, and overall project performance• Review and negotiate contracts, scopes, and change orders• Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and safety standards• Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors• Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve issues proactively• Provide leadership in value engineering, cost control, and schedule optimization• Support business development efforts and maintain client partnerships
Qualifications
• 12+ years of commercial construction experience• 5+ years in a project leadership or senior management role• Proven experience managing $5M–$50M+ commercial construction projects• Background in ground-up construction, renovations, and tenant improvements• Strong understanding of budgets, scheduling, contracts, and project controls• Experience managing multiple project teams and complex project portfolios• Established relationships with subcontractors, owners, and consultants in Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Compensation & Benefits
• Highly competitive executive-level compensation• Full benefits package• Leadership role with strong growth potential• Collaborative team environment with long-term career opportunities
If you are interested in this position, apply online or submit your resume and project list to hannah.behrens@gogpac.com, or call/text (605) 601-5546 for a confidential conversation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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