Director of Construction Project Management (San Francisco)

Director of Construction Project ManagementLocation: San Francisco, CAFunction: Project Management LeadershipAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Head of Project Management to lead a fast-paced, high-volume project delivery operation in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role oversees a diverse portfolio of short-duration commercial projects while driving operational performance, team development, and business growth. The ideal candidate brings strong general contractor experience, excellent client-facing communication, and proven leadership across multiple simultaneous projects.What You'll DoPortfolio & Delivery LeadershipLead a high-volume portfolio of short-duration, quick-turn commercial projects.Manage and mentor project managers at all levels, ensuring quality, consistency, and throughput.Provide hands-on guidance in scoping, estimating, bid leveling, contracting, and field execution.Implement repeatable processes and reporting standards across all active projects.Operational & Financial ManagementRun the PM function as a business unit with accountability for utilization, forecasting, fee-versus-hours, and margin performance.Maintain tight controls on project budgets, billing cadence, and financial reporting.Balance workloads across the team and maintain a strong operating rhythm.Business Development & Client StrategyBuild and grow the regional project pipeline through client relationships and preference shaping.Lead proposal writing, scope narratives, and competitive bid responses.Communicate complex scopes and strategies in a clear, persuasive manner to guide client decisionsLeadership & CommunicationPresent confidently to senior stakeholders and clients with strong executive presence.Drive consistency, accountability, and disciplined execution across the PM team.Foster a culture of agility, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.What We're Looking ForExperience8–12 years in project delivery, including 5+ years in a leadership role.Strong history managing high-volume, short-duration commercial project portfolios.Background in commercial interiors, corporate facilities, or capital upgrade projects.General contractor experience strongly preferred (scoping, bid leveling, subcontractor negotiations).Skills & AttributesProven ability to run a PM operation with full accountability for financial and operational metrics.Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for client narratives and proposals.Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with multiple simultaneous deliverables.High commercial acumen and sound judgment.Comfortable providing hands-on support to PMs when needed.Why This Role MattersThis leader will shape the local market strategy, grow the project pipeline, and ensure high-quality delivery across a fast-cycle project portfolio—while developing a strong, capable team.If this position is of interest, please apply or reach out to Jake directly.