Project Manager II – Commercial Construction | Santa Clara, CA | Hybrid

Project Manager II

📍 Location: Santa Clara, California
🏢 Work Model: Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote
📌 Openings: 2
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $148,800 – $185,999

• Bonus eligible

• Full benefits package

• Relocation assistance available for ideal candidates

• Interview travel reimbursed

🏗️ Overview

A leading national construction firm is seeking a Project Manager II to lead and manage moderately complex construction projects or major portions of large-scale projects within the Santa Clara market.

This role is responsible for the full operational and administrative management of projects from preconstruction through closeout, including budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, risk mitigation, safety leadership, and client coordination.

The ideal candidate is a strong construction leader with proven experience managing commercial construction projects, driving financial performance, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead day-to-day project operations and administration

• Manage project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout

• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, owners, architects, engineers, and internal teams

• Drive project execution aligned with safety, quality, schedule, and profitability goals

Safety & Risk Management

• Champion company safety culture and maintain an injury-free environment

• Investigate safety incidents and implement corrective actions as needed

• Identify and proactively manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle

• Coordinate subcontractor bonding, insurance, and risk analysis activities

Budgeting, Cost Control & Forecasting

• Develop and manage project budgets and cost forecasts

• Review project costs against budget and identify discrepancies

• Prepare monthly cost and margin forecasts with project teams

• Support change order management and owner billing processes

Scheduling & Construction Planning

• Develop and maintain project schedules alongside field leadership

• Coordinate procurement, labor, materials, and subcontractor sequencing

• Identify schedule risks and implement mitigation strategies

• Apply Lean construction principles where appropriate

Contract & Subcontractor Management

• Lead buyout processes and subcontractor selection

• Review scopes, pricing, and gap analyses

• Manage subcontract agreements and project documentation

• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, and shop drawing approvals

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Lead OAC (Owner/Architect/Contractor) meetings and project reviews

• Maintain strong client and partner relationships

• Support business development and community engagement efforts

• Deliver regular project reporting and profitability updates

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

• 7+ years of construction management experience

• Strong experience managing commercial construction projects

• Advanced knowledge of:

• Project Management

• Cost Control

• Scheduling

• Valid driver’s license required

⭐ Preferred Experience

• Experience with large-scale commercial or mission-critical projects

• Strong knowledge of construction technology and scheduling software

• Lean construction experience

• Experience managing multiple complex stakeholders and subcontractors

🛠️ Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in:

• Project management software

• Scheduling software

• Construction technology platforms

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong understanding of:

• Means & methods of construction

• Budget forecasting

• Procurement and logistics coordination

• Risk management

🎯 Ideal Candidate

• Proven commercial construction Project Manager with strong operational leadership skills

• Strong financial acumen and cost management experience

• Skilled in scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and project execution

• Effective communicator capable of leading meetings and managing stakeholders

• Collaborative leader who thrives in fast-paced construction environments

• Comfortable balancing office and field responsibilities

🌟 Why Join

• Join a nationally recognized construction leader with over 100 years of success

• Work on high-profile and technically challenging projects

• Strong culture centered around safety, collaboration, and innovation

• Career growth path toward Senior Project Manager leadership roles

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

📋 Additional Details

• Hybrid schedule: 1 remote day per week

• Occasional travel may be required

• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours when project needs require

• Exposure to construction site environments and varying weather conditions expected

📝 Key Skills & Certifications

✔ Project Management
✔ Cost Control
✔ Scheduling
✔ Commercial Construction Leadership
✔ Budget Forecasting
✔ Risk Management
✔ Lean Construction Principles

Civil Engineer, Site Development – Mobile, AL - $125,000 - $150,000

Civil Engineer, Site Development – Mobile, AL
$125,000 - $150,000

Are you ready to advance your career with a dynamic engineering firm that values innovation, collaboration, and growth? Join a leading provider of engineering, procurement, and construction management services, where your expertise will shape impactful projects across industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With a team of over 2,700 professionals across domestic and international offices, this organization delivers exceptional solutions in energy generation, manufacturing, research, and process-intensive industries. 

Position Overview 

We are seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to contribute to the design and execution of small and large-scale civil engineering projects. This full-time position, based in Mobile, AL, offers competitive compensation ($125–150K based on experience), full benefits, and career advancement opportunities. Relocation support may be available for eligible candidates. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

- Apply your knowledge of design and drafting standards to create effective solutions. 

- Collaborate on project scope, specifications, and design criteria. 

- Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to identify efficient engineering approaches. 

- Produce detailed calculations, material take-offs, and preliminary designs for projects. 

- Ensure designs optimize materials and prioritize ease of construction while meeting client expectations. 

- Check calculations, drawings, and vendor submittals for accuracy and compliance. 

- Assist drafting teams in resolving layout and detailing challenges. 

- Lead interdisciplinary coordination to maintain project timelines and deliverables. 

- Provide technical guidance to less experienced team members. 

- Conduct fieldwork to gather data, verify tie-ins, and support construction activities. 

Ideal Background 

- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution. 

- Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required, though Engineer in Training (EIT) candidates may be considered if licensure is attainable within six months. 

- Experience: At least six years of civil-site engineering experience, ideally in an industrial setting. Experience in commercial, government, or infrastructure projects is also considered. 

Required Skills and Knowledge 

- Familiarity with standards like ASCE, ACI, AASHTO, AREMA, and NFPA. 

- Proficiency in civil stormwater analysis software (e.g., SSA, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS). 

- Working knowledge of AutoCAD; Civil 3D experience is a plus. 

- Strong technical and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. 

- Ability to lead teams, manage schedules, and execute projects within scope and budget. 

What We Offer 

- A competitive compensation package with paid time off, health insurance, and retirement benefits. 

- Opportunities for professional development and upward mobility. 

- A collaborative, flexible work environment that supports work-life balance. 

Take the next step in your engineering career with a team that values your expertise and fosters innovation. Apply today! 

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager - Plant Engineer - West Chicago, IL - $116,160 to $130,680

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager - Plant Engineer - West Chicago, IL
$116,160 to $130,680

Job Description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager/ Plant Engineer is responsible for achieving the highest level of reliability for plant equipment through committed support for the Company’s Performance System (known as SPS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and strong ownership of the Maintenance Excellence process within their plant.

What you will be doing:

Ensure the safety of all employees by leading a comprehensive business safety process to prevent injuries.  Lead plant compliance of all federal, state and local environmental and safety regulations.

Effectively implement/maintain a reliability-centered maintenance process that drives machine uptime, improves OEE and lower operations costs by championing the business Maintenance Excellence process.

Provide department leadership to ensure the highest standards of plant condition and equipment performance are achieved and sustained.

Ensure maintenance department personnel possess the appropriate skills and are qualified and proficient. Identify and support technical training and development for department employees.

Scope and execute capital projects, participate in annual plant budgeting, manage department spend. Identify technical improvements to equipment/processes.

Apply reliability tools to determine the root cause of critical equipment failures and downtime. Identify the appropriate countermeasures and solutions to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurrence.

Perform as a key member of the plant leadership team – positive communicator and problem solver - driving for plant/process improvements, meeting objectives and setting the bar for performance standards.

Support pillar continuous improvement activities.

This position is located in  Chicago DuPage, IL.

We'd love to hear from you if:

Strong understanding of OSHA requirements related to equipment in-house.  Ability to identify gaps and assist in implementing countermeasures to achieve Zero Safety Incidents.

Ability to lead and develop a highly collaborative and effective team.

Excellent organization, project management and communication skills

Proficient in Root Cause Analysis techniques (FMEA’s, 5Why’s, ATS, etc.) and developing/implementing Countermeasures to drive Zero Breakdown culture.

Process-oriented.  Can identify gaps in any process and implement solutions.

Basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, instrumentation, lubrication and predictive maintenance understanding

Ability to manage costs and reduce/optimize where needed

Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS experience

Minimum experience 3+ years of successful experience leading a plant maintenance department in an industrial manufacturing environment and/or 5+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience.

Minimum education required: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience with CMMS preferred.

Experience in TPM or Reliability field preferred.

Compensation: 

The annual base salary range for this role is from $116,160 to $130,680, plus annual target bonus of 12.5% of base salary.

If applicable…An annual bonus is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader.  This annual bonus is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award.