Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Commercial Interiors (Acoustical / Wall & Ceiling)

Location:

San Diego County, CA

Company:

Soundproof San Diego

Date posted: March 5, 2026

Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Job description:

Lead Complex Projects — Not Corporate Bureaucracy

Soundproof San Diego is a specialty noise control construction and consulting firm designing and building high‐performance soundproofing and architectural acoustic environments across Southern California.

We work where architecture, engineering, and construction intersect to solve complex noise challenges.

Our projects include:

• Performing arts theaters
• Recording studios and music venues
• Restaurants and hospitality spaces
• Fitness and wellness facilities
• Medical and office environments
• K‐12 schools and higher education facilities
• Commercial tenant improvements and specialty spaces

Many of our projects require creative coordination between structural assemblies, acoustical systems, and architectural design.

We are expanding our commercial portfolio and seeking a Senior Project Manager who can lead projects, mentor team members, and help strengthen our project management systems.

Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager will oversee multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring successful delivery in terms of budget, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction.

This role is ideal for a PM who enjoys technical problem‐solving and direct collaboration with field teams rather than navigating layers of corporate bureaucracy.

You will work closely with ownership, project management staff, and field crews to deliver complex projects in a highly specialized niche of the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and clients
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, change orders, billing, and cost control
• Identify scope gaps, constructability issues, and change order opportunities
• Ensure work is executed according to plans, specifications, and quality standards
• Work closely with field teams to coordinate installation sequencing and problem‐solving
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and support team development
• Strengthen project systems, workflows, and best practices as the company grows
• Support preconstruction and estimating when needed
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and trade partners

Required Qualifications

• 8 years construction experience including commercial projects
• 5 years project management experience managing complex construction projects including suspended acoustical ceilings
• Experience working with large general contractors or specialty trades
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, cost control, and contract administration
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience with project management software such as Procore or similar platforms
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‐solving skills
• Comfortable coordinating work in both office and active job site environments

Preferred

• Experience with technically demanding construction assemblies or specialty trades
• Experience working on public or institutional projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• OSHA certification

What Makes This Role Different

• If you’re currently managing projects but feel buried in process, limited in decision-making, or removed from the field — this role is designed differently
• Opportunity to lead technically unique projects
• Direct collaboration with company leadership
• Smaller company environment with high autonomy and accountability
• Ability to influence systems, processes, and team development
• Specialty niche involving architectural acoustics and soundproofing

Compensation & Benefits

• $140,000 – $180,000 base performance bonus (total comp $170k–$220k ) depending on experience
• Performance‐based bonus opportunities
• 401(k)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Vehicle or allowance

About Soundproof San Diego

Our mission is to deliver technologically proven soundproofing solutions that provide peace, privacy, and comfort.

We combine engineering, craftsmanship, and practical construction expertise to solve complex noise challenges.

We are building something unique — and we’re looking for someone who wants to help build it with us.

Application Notes

Please include a brief note explaining why this role interests you when applying.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Describe a time you identified a problem in construction drawings or scope before it became a field issue. What did you do?
• How comfortable are you coordinating directly with field crews and visiting active construction sites?
• Please iclude a short note explaining why you are interested in the role.

Experience:

• Commercial Project Management: 10 years (Required)
• Suspended acoustical ceilings or similar systems: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person