Project Manager - Ground up

1178820
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    San Jose , CA
  • Profession

    Construction
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    $140,000 - $160,000
  • Closing date

    3 Oct 2025

Project Manager required for a 375-unit luxury apartment build in San Jose, CA

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Our client, a premier National Developer Builder, is seeking an ambitious Project Manager to lead Phase II of a high-profile 375-unit, $150M wrap-style multifamily development in San Jose, CA. This is a landmark 3-phase master-planned community containing high-end luxury apartments. This role offers the opportunity to manage a complex, large-scale project from preconstruction through closeout, working alongside a seasoned development team and top-tier partners and a high-performing construction team.


Your new role

  • Oversee all phases of construction for the 375-unit wrap project, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met
  • Lead coordination between ownership, design teams, consultants, and subcontractors
  • Manage project documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and cost tracking
  • Drive site logistics planning, safety compliance, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Conduct regular progress meetings and reporting to internal and external stakeholders
  • Support procurement and contract negotiations in collaboration with preconstruction and legal teams
  • Mentor and manage Project Engineers & APMs

What you'll need to succeed

  • 8+ years of construction experience, with at least 3 years in a Project Manager role
  • Proven success managing large multifamily, wrap-style developments or large Ground-up Commercial projects in the $50m+ range
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, building systems, and local permitting processes
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project)
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment


What you'll get in return

The opportunity to play your part in working on this high-profile project in San Jose that will bring much-needed high-quality apartment units to the area. To work on a long project with a leading premier multi-state Developer Builder who works with best-in-class Designers, Architects & Engineers to develop high quality investment properties for their portfolio. An excellent pipeline of future work and promotional opportunities, future leaders are grown from within.

  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
  • Excellent Performance-based bonus
  • Vehicle allowance
  • Comprehensive benefits package

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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