We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee commercial construction projects in Oroville, CA. This position is responsible for managing projects from preconstruction through closeout while maintaining schedules, budgets, quality standards, and strong working relationships with clients and subcontractors.
Responsibilities
- Manage projects from planning through completion
- Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, field teams, architects, and owners
- Review contracts, drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
- Lead project meetings and provide progress updates
- Track costs, billing, procurement, and project documentation
- Identify and resolve schedule, cost, and construction issues
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements
- Support project closeout, punch lists, and final documentation
Requirements
Minimum 3 years of Project Manager experience in commercial construction
Strong knowledge of construction schedules, budgets, contracts, and project documentation
Experience with ground-up construction, sitework, public works, or DSA projects is preferred
Ability to manage subcontractors and multiple priorities effectively
Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with construction management, scheduling, and Microsoft Office software
Must be local to Oroville or the surrounding area to be considered
Benefits
Employment may be offered as either contract-to-hire or direct hire, depending on the candidate’s experience and the client’s needs.
- Contract-to-Hire: The selected candidate will initially work through Essel before potentially converting to the client’s permanent team. Benefits during the contract period may differ from those offered after conversion.
- Direct Hire: The selected candidate will join the client’s permanent team immediately and may become eligible for the company’s benefits package based on its eligibility requirements and waiting periods.
Potential benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Final benefits and eligibility will be confirmed during the interview and offer process.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of Project Manager experience in commercial construction
- Strong knowledge of construction schedules, budgets, contracts, and project documentation
- Ability to manage subcontractors and multiple priorities effectively
- Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with construction management, scheduling, and Microsoft Office software
- Local to Oroville or the surrounding area
- Experience with ground-up construction, sitework, public works, or DSA projects
What We Do
Essel specializes in ensuring your projects success by managing the ideal outcome in 3 key areas: Workforce Augmentation: For the AEC & Emergency Response sectors - we make sure you have the workforce to execute on your project. Whether it be high volume environmental technicians or subject matter experts - we have the resources to provide the workforce that will help your project flourish. Environmental Compliance - for any AEC or Emergency Response project - we help guide the environmental compliance process from either providing the experts or owning the outcome from sampling through clearances. Our environmental teams are experienced with all facets of environmental compliance nationwide. Safety Management - Project execution with a focus on safety can be a recipe for disaster. Safety is our 3rd piece of the puzzle for optimum project execution. We specialize in augmenting safety teams to scale based on the needs of the project. From Safety Managers to IH techs - we are versatile to deliver what you need - when you need it.
