Job Details

Senior Project Manager

Edwards Construction Group is a premier commercial construction firm that has been building the critical infrastructure for communities across California for decades. What truly sets us apart is our integrated, hands-on approach to building. We believe in empowering our people, not just constructing great projects.

With a team of nearly one-hundred industry professionals, we deliver projects across key sectors, including K-12, Higher Education, Civic, and Private Commercial. Our expertise is rooted in a commitment to excellence, driven by innovation in technology, and grounded in an uncompromising dedication to safety.

At ECG, we provide mentorship and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment where every voice is valued. If you are a professional who thrives on challenge and is ready to contribute to a forward-thinking, industry-leading team, we invite you to apply!

This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-profile project in Santa Barbara, CA estimated at approximately $60M.... a rare opportunity in a market largely dominated by government work. This multi-level, concrete-structure development is a high-end, marquee project that will span two years and showcase exceptional design and construction standards. It's a career-defining opportunity to work on a distinctive and complex build while collaborating with a top-tier team in one of California's most beautiful locations.

As Senior Project Manager, you will provide overall leadership and accountability for complex projects and/or multiple concurrent builds. You will be responsible for the planning, execution, financial performance, and administration of each project, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Serving as the central liaison for owners, architects, inspectors, and subcontractors, you will guide project teams with both strategic direction and hands-on management. This is a high-impact role for a proven leader who thrives in challenging environments, fosters collaboration, and takes pride in delivering projects that strengthen California communities.

Job duties include:

• Providing overall leadership and accountability for complex and/or multiple projects, ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery.
• Maintaining confidentiality around financial strategies and internal budgeting discussions.
• Determining resources needed from start to finish, including equipment, materials, and team headcount, with attention to budgetary limitations.
• Planning all construction operations and scheduling intermediate phases to meet deadlines.
• Collaborating daily with Superintendents, Subcontractors, Inspectors, Engineers, Architects, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and trust.
• Reviewing, negotiating, and managing prime and subcontract agreements, safeguarding company interests and incorporating acceptable terms.
• Managing all change orders, evaluating project progress, and preparing detailed reports.
• Submitting monthly progress billings, ensuring labor compliance, and maintaining required documentation.
• Creating and maintaining construction schedules, phasing, and sequencing, proactively managing budgets and resources.
• Ensuring adherence to all health and safety standards, reporting issues, and promoting site cleanliness.
• Leading projects from inception to completion, delivering private and public commercial projects successfully.
• Providing strategic training, mentorship, and guidance to project management team members and new hires.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adopting and promoting a company culture centered on honesty, integrity, continuous improvement, and safety.