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Senior Construction Manager- Oakland

Blue Ridge Executive Search
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026
Do you speak project management at all levels? We are seeking a Senior Construction Manager expert in the construction industry. The ideal candidate will possess a background in commercial or energy performance with a focus on large projects.  This candidate will not be afraid to be an “out of the box” thinker as well as a “problem identifier”.  MEP and Solar experience a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Plan and work with operations to ensure the project is built properly and within budget.
  • Provide leadership to more junior project managers and help them learn the skills necessary to become senior project managers while overseeing their projects at a higher level. Help provide mentoring and development of individuals.
  • Work directly with the owner or customer and maintain a good professional relationship rapport in order to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Plan out work to be completed during each phase of a project, and then work with operations to maintain schedule to hit all benchmarks and scheduled cut off days.
  • Maintain a cooperative environment, where all individuals involved in a project have clearly defined roles, feel engaged and motivated to work together in order to achieve project goals and hit deadlines.
  • Be able to update management on the status of the Senior Construction Manager’s project, as well as be able to give updates on the status of junior project manager’s projects assigned to the Senior Construction Manager.
  • Use data to analyze the state of the project in order to monitor project costs and project the financial health of the project.
  • Identify potential risk factors (schedule, safety, personnel) and work to mitigate their impact on the project.
  • Ensure proper permitting is acquired and all local, state, and federal regulations are taken into account.
  • Identify areas of improvement and work to help improve reputation with our employees, customers, industry, and communities.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, chemistry, physics or construction management from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience
  • 10 years of project management experience.
  • Previous experience using estimating and accounting software to work on analysis
  • Competent in use of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook as well as scheduling software
  • Local experience preferred
  • Strong organizational capabilities and focus; analytical and logical thinking
  • Progressive development through technical, administrative, coordination and management roles.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
$150K – 175K DOE ANNUAL BONUS
COMPANY CAR OPPORTUNITY
DYNAMIC TEAM
PRESTIGIOUS PROJECTS
100% REMOTE

Blue Ridge Executive Search
Phone 828.891.9616
www.blueridgesearch.net
 

We work hard for our candidates. You want a company that understands your industry and is willing to go the extra mile. Blue Ridge Executive Search is that company. We have successfully recruited and placed hundreds of candidates within the construction industry.

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