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Alston Construction Company

Project Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

As our CEO, Paul Little, says "In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy ... Project Manager Job Summary:Leads, directs and coordinates the overall management of assigned ...

Data Intelligence LLC

Project Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

Project Manager ID: 1643 Location: San Diego, CA More about this job > Description Project Manager ... Scientists, Chief Architect, Systems Engineer) and any subcontractors to meet the Government ...

CalSolar Inc

Project Manager (PM)

San Diego, CA · On-site

Project Manager (PM) Supervisor: Sr. Project Manager Classification: Full-time, exempt The Project ... Project Budget and Labor Tracking - Weekly meetings with Construction Director and COO to review ...

Cal Solar Inc

Project Manager (PM)

San Diego, CA · On-site

Project Manager (PM) Supervisor: Sr. Project Manager Classification: Full-time, exempt The Project ... Project Budget and Labor Tracking - Weekly meetings with Construction Director and COO to review ...

CalSolar Inc

Project Manager (PM)

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

Project Manager (PM) Supervisor:Sr. Project Manager Classification:Full-time, exempt The Project ... ProjectBudgetandLaborTracking- Weekly meetings with Construction Director and COO to review man ...

Outerknown

Creative Project Manager

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Creative Project Manager Reports to: CMO Department: Marketing Oversees: No Direct Reports Interactions: Creative/ ecomm/ marketing Main Purpose and Major Challenges of the Role Outerknown, Firewire ...

George Reed, Inc.

Senior Project Manager

Modesto, CA

$150K - $165K/yr

Our Senior Project Manager will also prepare estimates independently or as a team member, typically as its leader in the direction of the Chief Estimator and, in some instances, Construction Manager.

George Reed, Inc.

Senior Project Manager

Modesto, CA · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

Our Senior Project Manager will also prepare estimates independently or as a team member, typically as its leader in the direction of the Chief Estimator and, in some instances, Construction Manager.

George Reed, Inc.

Senior Project Manager

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

Our Senior Project Manager will also prepare estimates independently or as a team member, typically as its leader in the direction of the Chief Estimator and, in some instances, Construction Manager.

George Reed, Inc.

Senior Project Manager

Modesto, CA · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

Our Senior Project Manager will also prepare estimates independently or as a team member, typically as its leader in the direction of the Chief Estimator and, in some instances, Construction Manager.

George Reed, Inc.

Senior Project Manager

Modesto, CA · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

Our Senior Project Manager will also prepare estimates independently or as a team member, typically as its leader in the direction of the Chief Estimator and, in some instances, Construction Manager.

George Reed, Inc.

Senior Project Manager

Sacramento, CA

$150K - $165K/yr

Our Senior Project Manager will also prepare estimates independently or as a team member, typically as its leader in the direction of the Chief Estimator and, in some instances, Construction Manager.

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for chief project manager in California is $50.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.10 and $59.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Chief Project Manager vs Project Director?

AspectChief Project ManagerProject Director
CredentialsPMI PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certificationsSimilar certifications often required, plus leadership experience
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple projects, manages project managers, strategic focusResponsible for overall project portfolio, high-level planning
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in construction, IT, engineering firmsUsed in large corporations, government agencies, consulting firms

The Chief Project Manager and Project Director roles both require strong project management credentials and leadership skills. The Chief Project Manager typically oversees multiple projects and manages project managers, focusing on strategic execution. The Project Director often holds a broader, high-level role responsible for the entire project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Both positions are vital in industries like construction, IT, and engineering, but the Project Director usually operates at a higher strategic level.

What is a chief project manager?

A chief project manager is a senior professional responsible for planning, executing, and closing complex projects within an organization. They oversee project teams, coordinate resources, and ensure project goals are met on time and within budget, often requiring strong leadership, communication skills, and project management certifications like PMP. The role involves strategic oversight and risk management across multiple projects or departments.

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Infographic showing various Chief Project Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,525 per year, or $50.7 per hour.

Project Manager

Irvine, CA • On-site

Alston Construction Company
Construction • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

About Alston Construction:

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For 40 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous "Best Places to Work" awards! We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, to include: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says "In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others." If this sounds like you and what you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!


Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!


Job Title: Project Manager


Job Summary:Leads, directs and coordinates the overall management of assigned projects. Theoverall goal of the Project Manager is to ensure the project is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and which attains or exceeds profit goals, while promoting and enhancing client relationships and the company's image.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

  • Ensure the quality completion of projects on time and within the allocated budget.
  • Perform a qualitative review of all contract documents for potential conflicts or interpretation issues to mitigate risk, reviews design documents for compliance to specifications and contract, subcontract documents for scope completeness, and all project plans, scopes, submittals and shop drawings for specification compliance and design/constructability issues.
  • Ensure proper document control and record keeping, Submit close-out documents, including as-built drawing.
  • Work with Superintendent to facilitate the project construction process and coordinating staff activities to assure achievement of goals regarding project budget, schedule, safety standards, and quality control/assurance standards.
  • Create, maintain and monitor a detailed master project schedule, incorporating actual task start and finish dates and provide timely and accurate reports to determine if work is in accordance with the requirements of the contract, is on schedule and within budget.
  • Lead or participate in the response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), working through site investigation and preliminary design.
  • Other related duties.


Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications include:

  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field and appropriate experience successfully managing construction projects for a general contractor from conception to completion. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Design-build experience on relevant project types. Candidates must have experience in industrial, warehouse/distribution, or manufacturing construction. Cold storage or data center experience is preferred but not required.


Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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