Director of Construction Project Management

Director of Construction Project Management Location: San Francisco, CA Function: Project Management Leadership About the Role We are seeking a Head of Project Management to lead a fast-paced, high-volume project delivery operation in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role oversees a diverse portfolio of short-duration commercial projects while driving operational performance, team development, and business growth. The ideal candidate brings strong general contractor experience, excellent client-facing communication, and proven leadership across multiple simultaneous projects. What You’ll Do Portfolio & Delivery Leadership Lead a high-volume portfolio of short-duration, quick-turn commercial projects. Manage and mentor project managers at all levels, ensuring quality, consistency, and throughput. Provide hands-on guidance in scoping, estimating, bid leveling, contracting, and field execution. Implement repeatable processes and reporting standards across all active projects. Operational & Financial Management Run the PM function as a business unit with accountability for utilization, forecasting, fee-versus-hours, and margin performance. Maintain tight controls on project budgets, billing cadence, and financial reporting. Balance workloads across the team and maintain a strong operating rhythm. Business Development & Client Strategy Build and grow the regional project pipeline through client relationships and preference shaping. Lead proposal writing, scope narratives, and competitive bid responses. Communicate complex scopes and strategies in a clear, persuasive manner to guide client decisions Leadership & Communication Present confidently to senior stakeholders and clients with strong executive presence. Drive consistency, accountability, and disciplined execution across the PM team. Foster a culture of agility, responsiveness, and continuous improvement. What We’re Looking For Experience 8–12 years in project delivery, including 5+ years in a leadership role. Strong history managing high-volume, short-duration commercial project portfolios. Background in commercial interiors, corporate facilities, or capital upgrade projects. General contractor experience strongly preferred (scoping, bid leveling, subcontractor negotiations). Skills & Attributes Proven ability to run a PM operation with full accountability for financial and operational metrics. Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for client narratives and proposals. Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with multiple simultaneous deliverables. High commercial acumen and sound judgment. Comfortable providing hands-on support to PMs when needed. Why This Role Matters This leader will shape the local market strategy, grow the project pipeline, and ensure high-quality delivery across a fast-cycle project portfolio—while developing a strong, capable team. If this position is of interest, please apply or reach out to Jake directly.