Construction Project Manager Jobs in California
Find California construction project manager openings covering preconstruction handoff, budget control, owner communication, and project delivery across large coastal and inland markets.
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$147,125 – $190,500 median $163,750
The middle half of posted pay on the 32 of 34 listings here that post it. The full range is $97,000–$372,398. Employers don't have to post pay, so this describes these listings, not the whole market. Compare pay across roles
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Civil Project Manager
McCarthy Building Companies
Lead civil, underground utility, and heavy civil projects across Southern California as a Project Manager with an employee-owned builder.
Assistant Project Manager - Civil
McCarthy Building Companies
Support civil project delivery as an Assistant Project Manager with McCarthy in the Los Angeles and Newport Beach region.
Assistant Project Manager
McCarthy Building Companies
Support commercial project delivery as an Assistant Project Manager with McCarthy in Newport Beach, with regional mobility and leadership growth.
Assistant Project Manager
McCarthy Building Companies
Support commercial project delivery as an Assistant Project Manager in the San Francisco and San Jose Bay Area.
Data Center Project Director
Black & Veatch
Lead complex data center design and delivery programs from Overland Park with a major employee-owned infrastructure firm.
Construction Manager - GRID
Black & Veatch
Lead high-voltage transmission and substation construction for a major GRID project in the Los Angeles area.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Black & Veatch
Lead multi-million-dollar water and wastewater infrastructure projects for an employee-owned engineering and construction firm in Greenwood Village.
Project Director - Water/Wastewater
Black & Veatch
Lead water and wastewater growth, client development, and project delivery for a major infrastructure firm in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
Virtual Design Construction Manager
PCL Construction
Lead VDC strategy, BIM coordination, and digital construction delivery for PCL's California Buildings team in Glendale.
Project Manager - Electrical Construction
Kiewit
Lead complex electrical infrastructure and industrial projects from Irvine, with travel or relocation opportunities across North America.
Construction Manager Practice Lead
Black & Veatch
Lead the growth of a Northern California infrastructure construction management practice focused on major water and wastewater programs.
Construction Manager Practice Lead
Black & Veatch
Lead Southern California water and heavy civil construction management growth, pursuits, and delivery for a major infrastructure consultancy.
Sr. Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Black & Veatch
Lead municipal water and wastewater infrastructure programs as a senior project manager in Los Angeles with an employee-owned global firm.
Assistant Project Manager
Garney Construction
Support infrastructure project delivery across Southern California with Garney as an Assistant Project Manager.
Assistant Project Manager - Plant
Garney Construction
Support plant construction delivery as an Assistant Project Manager with Garney in Oakland, offering $100k-$130k and extensive zero-premium benefits.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Black & Veatch
Lead municipal water and wastewater programs for an employee-owned infrastructure firm in Irvine, with relocation eligibility and a broad California compensation range.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Garney Construction
Lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects as a Tracy-based Project Manager with Garney, earning $130K-$170K plus comprehensive benefits.
Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Plant
Garney Construction
Lead water and wastewater plant construction teams as a Senior Project Manager in Tracy, California, with a $175K-$195K salary.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Garney Construction
Lead water and wastewater construction projects in Temecula with Garney, managing costs, schedules, field teams, contracts, and owner relations.
Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Garney Construction
Lead water and wastewater project management teams for Garney in Temecula, with a $175K-$195K salary and strong benefits.
Program Manager
Black & Veatch
Lead complex utility and energy infrastructure programs in Los Angeles with a major employee-owned EPC and advisory firm.
Senior Project Manager - Substation and Transmission
Black & Veatch
Lead substation and transmission infrastructure projects for Black & Veatch in Walnut Creek, with design, procurement, and field delivery responsibility.
Building Systems Manager
PCL Construction
Manage mechanical and electrical building systems for PCL’s Los Angeles team with a $158K-$204K salary range.
Project Manager
PCL Construction
Lead medium-sized building projects for PCL in San Diego with responsibility for safety, budget, schedule, contracts, and closeout.
Project Manager
JE Dunn Construction
Manage moderately complex commercial construction projects for JE Dunn in Santa Clara with strong salary and performance bonus potential.
Traveling Project Manager, Advanced Industries
JE Dunn Construction
Travel nationwide as a Project Manager leading industrial, data center, and semiconductor construction projects for JE Dunn.
Project Manager Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering
Kiewit
Lead engineering delivery for major transmission, substation, and distribution projects with Kiewit in San Diego or Irvine.
Project Executive
PCL Construction
Lead complex building and infrastructure projects for PCL in Glendale, Irvine, or San Diego with senior-level scope and employee ownership.
Project Manager Electrical Systems
PCL Construction
Lead electrical and I&C systems projects for PCL Construction at a daily San Diego jobsite with a $140.5k-$182k salary range.
Project Manager
PCL Construction
Manage medium-sized building projects for PCL in Glendale, guiding contracts, safety, budgets, schedules, and project delivery.
Project Manager
PCL Construction
Lead civil construction delivery for PCL in Long Beach with responsibility for safety, contracts, schedule, budget, and project performance.
Project Manager
PCL Construction
Lead mid-size commercial building projects for a 100% employee-owned national GC in Irvine, California, with a salary range of $132K–$198K.
Data Center Project Manager
Black & Veatch
Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex data center design and EPC projects for Black & Veatch in Overland Park.
Nas Senior Project Manager
PCL Construction
Lead complex experiential and museum design-build projects for nFusion in Glendale, supporting entertainment and culture destinations.
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Who's hiring
Companies with open project manager roles in California right now.
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Field work concentrates in a handful of metros. These have live listings right now.
What this role does
- Manage budgets, contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and owner communication.
- Coordinate with superintendents on schedule, procurement, risk, and project controls.
- Lead client updates, cost reporting, billing coordination, and closeout documentation.
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Common project types
- Commercial office, life science, and tenant improvement work
- Multifamily, mixed-use, and affordable housing
- Healthcare, education, and public-sector projects
- Civil, infrastructure, and seismic retrofit projects
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FAQ
What do construction project managers do in California?
Construction project managers in California manage budgets, contracts, schedules, client communication, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and closeout across complex building and infrastructure work.
Which California cities hire construction project managers?
Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, and San Jose are common hiring markets, with demand across commercial, multifamily, public, and infrastructure projects.
What experience helps for California project manager jobs?
Employers commonly value cost-control experience, owner-facing communication, subcontractor coordination, permitting familiarity, and delivery experience on regulated or high-value projects.