Senior Project Manager | High-End Residential GC

Join MatPel Builders as a Senior Project Manager and help shape some of the most stunning homes in the Bay Area.

We are a premier general contractor based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in architecturally significant, high-end residential construction. Our projects include modern custom homes, historic renovations, complex remodels, and retrofit work. Every home we build reflects exceptional craftsmanship and thoughtful design.

The MatPel Senior Project Manager (SPM) and Superintendent co-lead, manage, and deliver construction projects.

The SPM serves as a leader and advocate, working closely with Superintendents to establish project goals and track progress against those goals. The SPM is consistently communicating information, bringing issues to resolution through their technical knowledge, innovative problem-solving, and team collaboration. 

Main Responsibilities 

RISK MANAGEMENT 
Accurately assess and mitigate risk through administering contract documents.

 
I.  Provides timely identification of problems and proposal of creative solutions; proactively addresses issues to meet and protect the budget and schedule; responsible for the preparation of detailed, monthly construction schedule, budget, and cost projections, bi- weekly meeting agendas and minutes, submittal log development, management, 
distribution, and review; conducts regular internal, OAC, and consultant/subcontractor coordination meetings.

 
II.  Monitors, manages, and takes appropriate action related to potential changes in project scope, cost, and schedule impacts.

RELATIONSHIPS 
Comfortably and professionally maintain constructive relationships throughout the project team; Foster an enthusiastic, creative, can-do attitude and share the responsibility for MatPel and project goals. 

I.  Responsible for working with company operations management team as proactive ambassador; and providing input that forwards company goals and objectives. This would be evidenced by achieving department goals and active participation in meetings that show forward thinking. 

II.  Maintains open communication with client, architect, consultants, and field staff with updates, coordination and counsel as needed; communication should be consistent and reliable, meeting the needs of the entire team to maintain positive relationships. 

III.  Inform management team if there are any potential breakdowns or ‘issues’ on the job that could compromise the ability for MPB to deliver 100% client satisfaction. 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT 
Ensure that project scope is completed on time and under budget; Key decisions and corresponding contract changes are clearly communicated and documented over the project lifetime. 

I.  Responsible for project kick-off, contract buy-out, regular project cost updates, billing, labor tracking, estimated hours cost to complete reports, processing change orders for owners, subcontractors, and suppliers, and overall project quality control. 

II.  Produce, develop, and continually manage the construction schedule to confirm scope is accurately represented and coordinated with the budget and contract documents; coordinate construction sequence, durations, and task linkages; build and manage a corresponding submittal schedule linking back from each anticipated construction task with correct lead times and review times; establish initial schedule baseline (and maintain additional baselines as work progresses); prepare monthly review and update to team to mitigate anticipated delays and abbreviate the schedule where possible. Project schedules and 4-week look ahead schedules should be identified and reviewed at every OAC meeting. 

III.  Responsible for coordinating sub-contractor scopes of work, including invoicing, submittals and RFI’s. 

IV.  Risk management and ability to re-sequence work if critical path is impacted. 

V.  Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings and generate cost estimates for added or changed scope of work. 

VI.  Ability to work collaboratively with the build team to resolve unanswered questions and continually move forward work progress. 

DOCUMENT CONTROL 
Maintain current contract documents through our software programs, create links and cross annotations as needed for Owner and Subcontractor change orders, addendums, RFI's, submittals and project information to maintain and communicate project status to project team. 

I.  Collect, evaluate, and transmit submittals, architect and consultant issued drawings, specifications, ensuring performance and prescriptive requirements, maintain weekly construction progress images. 

II.  Compile hardcopy and digital closeout materials to include as-built drawings, back stock inventory, owners’ manual with shutoff, warranty, and operating instructions; provide to Client/Design Team as appropriate; participate in project After Action Review (AAR) meeting with Superintendent and Estimating to review successes and challenges on the project and provide quantitative feedback related to performance as compared to the 
original budget, subcontractor selection, contract term challenges, etc. 

III.  Delegate administrative tasks to APMs as appropriate and monitor the progress and accuracy of their work; provide mentoring and coaching of APM’s to improve their abilities to better serve the PM role. 

Required Experience, Traits & Skills 
• A minimum of ten years’ experience of high-end construction project management. 
• A college degree preferred but not required if industry-specific professional experience makes up for it. 
• Architectural and/or Engineering degree an absolute PLUS. 
• Experience managing high end residential projects from $5M to $40M. 
• Understand and decipher legal contract language, code, and technical construction technologies. 
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project or other similar scheduling software, including Smartsheet. 
• Experience with Spectrum and Procore a definite PLUS. 
• Ability to read blueprints and understand technical documents. 
• Highly organized, energetic, focused, and detail oriented. 
• Self-directed with a high level of initiative and a 'can do' attitude, dedicated to the success of the team. 
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines. 
• Fast learner, with the ability to learn new software with ease. 
• Highly resourceful problem solver. 
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.  
• Impeccable and concise communication and presentation skills. 
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Poised and mature attitude, always remaining calm under pressure. 
• Commitment to delivering excellence in customer service. 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Ability to work in both office and active construction site settings

Must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods, with intermittent standing, walking, bending, and climbing

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Comfortable working in varied environmental conditions including heat, cold, and exposure to dust or airborne particles

Must be able to safely navigate ladders, stairs, and uneven job site terrain

What We Offer

Our team is comprised of highly skilled, intelligent, and experienced professionals, and it has been growing steadily!

We offer a comprehensive and holistic benefits package to keep our team members happy and healthy:

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Nine paid holidays, paid time off, and sick leave

Commuter benefits and technology stipend

Paid training and professional development opportunities

Long-term growth within a stable, employee-owned company

We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, visit www.e-verify.gov.

At MatPel Builders, you will help shape some of the most beautiful homes in the San Francisco Bay Area while building a meaningful, long-term career. We look forward to hearing from you.