Project Manager for Commercial Construction (10+ Years of PM Experience)

Ausonio Inc • Full-time • Castroville, California, United States • $125,000 - $160,000 / year • 2w ago

Commerical Construction Project Manager Ausonio Incorporated- Castroville, CA

HIRING FOR JOB LOCATED IN Monterey County, Santa Cruz County

Location: Castroville, CA (We Build in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties)
Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000/year + bonus opportunities
Job Type: Full-time | Schedule: M–F,

Build With Purpose at Ausonio

At Ausonio, we’re not just constructing buildings, we’re shaping the communities we call home. For 66+ years, we’ve delivered award-winning commercial, educational, municipal, and industrial projects across the Central Coast. As a family-rooted, forward-driven general contractor and construction management firm, we lead with trust, quality, and accountability.

We’re growing and looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead complex builds from concept to completion. This is a role for a relational leader who thrives in a fast-moving environment, builds trust with clients, and develops high-performing teams.

What You’ll Do

Preconstruction & Pursuits

Manage project development from early planning through permitting.
Build client trust and align stakeholder needs with practical outcomes.
Lead competitive bid efforts—job walks, takeoffs, self-perform pricing, subcontractor bid review, and estimate prep.
Support go/no-go analysis with company leadership.

Construction Leadership

Manage all phases of construction in partnership with Superintendents and Project Engineers.
Lead field mobilization, scheduling, and subcontractor execution.
Coordinate with clients and design teams to ensure alignment, cost control, and quality assurance.
Oversee documentation, issue tracking, and communication workflows.

Schedule & Cost Control

Create and maintain realistic, responsive project schedules from start to finish.
Lead cost management efforts: budgeting, forecasting, change orders, value engineering.
Review and approve subcontractor, vendor, and consultant invoices.

Client Experience

Act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients, architects, engineers, and consultants.
Ensure project success through proactive issue resolution and clear communication.
Represent Ausonio with professionalism to foster long-term relationships and future work.

Team & Culture

Mentor and supervise Assistant PMs, Project Engineers, and field support staff.
Uphold Ausonio’s safety culture in all field operations.
Contribute to company marketing, proposals, and business development as needed.

What You Bring

Experience: 10+ years in commercial or public-sector construction management, including 5+ years managing APMs or PEs.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
Technical Tools: Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, Sage, Intacct, Microsoft Project.
Leadership: Strong team-builder and communicator who leads by example and holds high standards.
Detail Orientation: Skilled in contracts, compliance, schedules, and budget accuracy.
Client Mindset: Relational, responsive, and solution focused.
Knowledge of modern construction management tools and software, including Procore, Sage, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project

What We Offer

Base Pay: $120,000–$150,000/year
Performance-Based Bonuses
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Health savings account (HSA)
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Career Growth: Leadership exposure, direct access to company executives, mentorship opportunities.
Team Culture: Collaborative, mission-driven, and rooted in community service.

Let’s Build the Future Together

At Ausonio, your leadership makes a visible impact—not just on job sites, but in neighborhoods, schools, and businesses across our region. If you're ready to take on meaningful projects with a company that values people and excellence, we’d love to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

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