Construction Project Manager; Engineering & Commercial

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KPI is looking for a Construction Project Manager (Engineering & Commercial relocation) to join one of our clients, a high-tech SaaS company.

The Construction Project Manager will lead and coordinate all phases of the client's relocation to a new San Francisco facility, from pre‑construction through move‑in and closeout.

This role is responsible for managing design and construction teams, managing the budget and schedule, navigating SF permitting and inspections, and ensuring the space is delivered safely and compliantly, ready for occupancy with minimal disruption to operations.

Work Location: San Francisco, CA

Duration: 6-month contract with potential to extend;
On-site role (5 days a week onsite)

Pay-Range: $85/hr - $101/hr

No C2C resumes are considered

• Manage tenant improvement construction from design development through occupancy
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, landlords, and vendors
• Oversee SF permitting, inspections, and regulatory compliance (DBI, Fire, ADA, Title 24)
• Control project budget, schedule, change orders, and risk
• Plan and execute move-in logistics, FF&E installation, and IT coordination
• Lead punch-list completion, commissioning, and closeout documentation
• Communicate progress and issues clearly to leadership and stakeholders

• 5-7 years of experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related fields: construction management/construction engineering, civil engineering/structural engineering, architecture, facilities management/building sciences, business, or project management (with construction experience)
• Experience with construction engineering
• Experience with big tech companies' relocation or commercial relocation
• Prior SF office relocation experience
• Familiarity with LEED/WEL
  L standards
• Strong local contractor and inspector relationships
• Experience working in occupied buildings
• Construction sequencing & phasing
  : keeping operations running while building out
• MEP coordination
  : HVAC, electrical, data/IT, life safety, etc.
• Drawing & Spec literacy
  : ability to catch issues before they become change orders
• Quality control & punch-list management
• SF Department of Building Inspection process expertise
• Permitting and inspections coordination
• Title 24 energy compliance
• Fire Marshal & ADA coordination
• Move-in/move-out logistics
• Furniture, fixtures, and equipment coordination
• IT/data center migration planning
• Temporary swing space planning
• Occupancy readiness planning
• Cost estimating and value engineering
  
  Vendor bid leveling & contract administration
• Architect & construction coordination
• Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end architectural design process by sourcing top-tier architects and design agencies in the Silicon Valley region. Act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners to secure project funding and alignment. Navigate the complexities of the Bay Area and SFO permitting processes while overseeing the internal approval lifecycle to ensure seamless project delivery, etc.

Thank you!

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KPI Hiring Team