Subcontracting Division - Project Manager

Louis Ptak Construction

  • Burlingame, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Project Manager - Subcontracting Divisionhas a perfect opportunity for you.Louis Ptak Construction has been building exceptional projects throughout California since 1998 as a General Contractor and Carpentry Subcontractor. Our portfolio includes some of California's most well-known private residential estates. Our commitment to excellence and collaborative work environment make us a sought-after employer in the construction sector.Are you a highly organized and experienced construction professional who knows high-end framing or finish carpentry inside and out? Louis Ptak Construction is hiring a Project Manager to oversee multiple subcontracted residential projects across the Bay Area. This role is fast-paced, client-facing, and perfect for someone who thrives on managing many moving parts at once. You'll work with our internal team, general contractors, architects, and designers to deliver precision carpentry on time and budget.What you get to own:
  • Project Oversight Across Multiple Sites: Lead 6 –10+ active jobs at a time, each with different GCs and scopes. Maintain visibility into progress, field challenges, and deliverables across all assigned projects.
  • Team Coordination: Be the main LPC point of contact for GCs, architects, and in some cases, end clients. Attend project meetings, resolve conflicts, and ensure our work aligns with the broader construction and design goals.
  • Budget Management & Invoicing: Set up and track project budgets using Procore, Excel, and Smart Sheets. Manage cost codes, issue vendor POs, review subcontractor pay applications, and handle LPC's monthly billing.
  • Change Order Control: Monitor scope drift closely. Identify, price, and track change orders in real-time with clear documentation, approvals, and communication to both field and client teams.
  • Schedule Tracking: Build and manage job-specific milestone schedules. Coordinate material deliveries and lead time requirements in close partnership with Foremen.
  • Vendor Management: Issue and track contracts, purchase orders, and submittals. Ensure scope clarity and performance expectations are met.
  • Internal Collaboration: Partner with APMs, Field Management, and Foremen to ensure smooth day-to-day execution. Keep projects moving by resolving bottlenecks before they impact the schedule or budget.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Keep detailed records of RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, field reports, and updates for client-facing and internal use.
What we're looking for:
  • 3+ years as a Project Manager in the construction industry, with experience in high-end residential.
  • Hands-on carpentry experience in finish or framing is a plus.
  • Passion for building high-end custom residential homes.
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, field-driven environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications, architectural and structural details related to carpentry installation, etc.).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, team-building skills, and a strong attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with Sage or Project Management Accounting Software, Procore, Bluebeam, Smart Sheets, Sketchup, Zoom, Teams, and MS Project.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Work from our Burlingame Office.
Benefits:
  • 401(k) with 4% match
  • Dental, vision, and health insurance
  • Vacation, Sick, Holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • Referral program
Join us at Louis Ptak Construction and be part of a team dedicated to building exceptional projects and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Louis Ptak Construction