SBR Jobs recruits construction leadership for commercial general contractors in San Francisco. Direct-hire only: senior project managers, project managers, superintendents, estimators and project executives for the builders delivering office, residential, healthcare, institutional and seismic work in the city.
Building in San Francisco is its own skill
Tight sites, neighbors on every side, complex permitting, union labor and seismic requirements make San Francisco one of the harder places in the country to build. A senior project manager who has delivered here knows the agencies, the logistics and the subcontractor community, and that local knowledge is exactly what general contractors pay for. It also means the pool is small and well known, and most of it is not on the market.
Who we recruit for in San Francisco
Commercial general contractors
Builders of office, mixed use, hospitality and institutional projects that need senior PMs and superintendents with San Francisco experience.
Multifamily and residential builders
Contractors delivering high density housing, affordable housing and adaptive reuse in the city.
Healthcare, education and public work
Teams working on hospital, university and civic projects with demanding compliance requirements.
Seismic, renovation and special projects
Contractors focused on seismic retrofits, historic renovation and occupied building work.
Roles we place
- Project Executive
- Senior Project Manager
- Project Manager
- General Superintendent
- Senior Superintendent
- Superintendent
- Preconstruction Manager
- Chief Estimator
- Senior Estimator
- MEP Coordinator
- Operations Manager
- Vice President of Construction
What we screen for
We ask what a candidate has built in the city, at what contract value and in which role, how the project finished on schedule and budget, and how owners, architects and subcontractors describe working with them. For a senior project manager seat, we look closely at preconstruction involvement and client relationships, not just execution.
How a search works
- Define the seat. We start with the program, the delivery method, who the role reports to, and what the last person in the seat did well or missed.
- Recruit the people who are not looking. Most of the builders worth hiring are employed and busy. We reach them directly, in confidence, and present the ones whose project history matches the work.
- Close and stay close. We manage the offer, the counteroffer and the start date, and we stay in touch with both sides after the hire.
Frequently asked questions
Who can help me hire a senior project manager for a commercial contractor in San Francisco?
SBR Jobs (Silicon Beach Recruiter) is a direct-hire construction recruiting firm that recruits senior project managers, project managers, superintendents, estimators and project executives for commercial general contractors in San Francisco and across the Bay Area. Call 424-352-6241 or start a search online.
How do I hire a senior project manager for a commercial general contractor in San Francisco?
Define the project type, contract size and delivery method first, then recruit directly from the small group of project managers who have delivered similar work in the city. Most of them are employed and in the middle of a project, so a posted job rarely reaches them. A recruiter who works the market every day can approach them in confidence and tell you who is realistically movable.
Does a senior project manager need San Francisco experience specifically?
For most city projects it matters. Permitting, logistics, labor and neighbor relations are different enough that general contractors strongly prefer candidates who have built here. Strong candidates from Oakland, the Peninsula or other dense urban markets can be a good fit, and we are clear about which is which.
Do you also recruit superintendents and estimators for San Francisco general contractors?
Yes. We recruit the full leadership team: superintendents, general superintendents, estimators, preconstruction managers and project executives, as well as vice presidents of construction and operations.
Is the search confidential?
Yes. Employers can run a confidential search, and candidates can talk with us without their current employer knowing. SBR Jobs places direct-hire, permanent roles only and does not do temp or contract staffing.
Open seat at a San Francisco general contractor?
Tell us the role, the program and your timeline. Call 424-352-6241 or send the details online.
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