Project Manager at Aston Carter

Project Manager Facilities, Construction, and Capital Projects

This Project Manager role leads the planning, execution, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of facilities, construction, capital improvement, and infrastructure projects. The position manages work ranging from small renovations and operational improvements to large-scale capital initiatives valued from approximately $50,000 to over $10 million. The Project Manager oversees projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards. This role also mentors junior team members, drives continuous process improvement, and serves as a key escalation point for complex project and stakeholder challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Lead projects from inception through planning, design, construction, commissioning, and closeout, ensuring all phases align with organizational objectives.
• Manage a portfolio of facilities, renovation, infrastructure, tenant improvement, and capital construction projects ranging from approximately $50K to $10M+.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining clear and consistent communication.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, leadership, consultants, contractors, and vendors to support successful project outcomes.
• Facilitate collaboration among all project participants to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and high performance.
• Mentor and support junior project managers and project team members, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development support.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and implementation strategies that reflect project requirements and constraints.
• Monitor project progress and performance against established milestones, adjusting plans as needed to keep projects on track.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address potential issues to minimize impacts on cost, schedule, and quality.
• Track project budgets, expenditures, and financial performance, ensuring adherence to budgetary requirements.
• Develop and maintain cost forecasts, and review project cost reports, contracts, invoices, and change orders for accuracy and compliance.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet established standards and client expectations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulations, permitting requirements, and industry standards.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure quality, safety, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes and operational efficiencies across projects and programs.
• Implement innovative project management methodologies and best practices to enhance project execution and reporting.
• Support organizational initiatives focused on improving project execution, reporting accuracy, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Interface directly with clients and their stakeholders, ensuring their requirements are understood, documented, and effectively delivered.
• Provide end-to-end oversight of design and construction project and program teams for light lab, infrastructure, and workplace projects.

Essential Skills:

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of project management experience within the real estate or construction industry, including commercial construction or facilities projects.
• Proven experience managing facilities, renovation, infrastructure, tenant improvement, and capital construction projects.
• Experience working in critical or semiconductor research and development environments.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing directly with clients and their stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and coordinate cross-functional project teams to achieve project goals.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong financial acumen related to project budgets, cost control, and reporting.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills in a project environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• Commitment to delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week at a campus location in Rancho Cordova, CA.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Commercial interiors construction experience.
• Proficiency in MS Project or other Gantt chart scheduling tools.
• Experience managing cost reports, budgets, and architectural and construction management contracts.
• Awareness of industry-specific building codes, regulations, and sustainability standards.
• Familiarity with digital tools and technologies used in project management.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives related to project delivery and operational efficiency.

Work Environment:

This role is fully onsite at a campus in Rancho Cordova, CA, with an expectation of working five days per week on location. The Project Manager is fully allocated to the end client and provides end-to-end oversight of design and construction project and program teams for light lab, infrastructure, and workplace projects ranging from approximately $50K to $5M. The position operates within the client's systems and technology platforms, which are provisioned by the client, and requires close collaboration with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and vendors. The environment is dynamic and fast-paced, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and adherence to building codes and regulatory requirements. Work is primarily conducted in an office and campus setting with frequent interaction in active construction and facilities environments, requiring professional attire appropriate for both office and jobsite visits.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Rancho Cordova, CA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $73.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Rancho Cordova, CA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.