Most construction project managers, project executives and VPs of Construction who change jobs do it without their employer ever knowing. SBR Jobs runs confidential, direct hire searches for construction management professionals across California, project managers to presidents, for homebuilders, general contractors, developers, construction managers and data center builders. There is never a fee to candidates.
How construction executives find new jobs confidentially
Senior construction jobs are rarely posted. A project executive or VP of Construction seat usually gets filled through a recruiter the owner already trusts, or through someone who knew the person. Applying to a posting leaves a trail. Talking to one specialized recruiter does not.
Talk to one specialist, not ten
A single construction recruiter who knows the California market can show you the openings that never get posted, without your resume circulating.
Keep your profile quiet
Update LinkedIn gradually, turn on Open to Work for recruiters only, and never post your resume on a job board while employed.
Decide the target first
Company type, project size, commute and comp floor. We only bring you roles that clear all four.
Control every submission
We share your name with an employer only after you approve that specific role.
Project executive and VP of Construction jobs in Northern California
Demand in Northern California is strongest in Sacramento and Placer County homebuilding, Bay Area general contracting and mission critical work, and Central Valley land development. Typical openings we work on:
- Project Executive
- Senior Project Manager
- Project Manager
- VP of Construction
- Director of Construction
- General Superintendent
- Chief Estimator / Precon Director
- Construction Manager (Owner Side)
- Development Manager
- Division President
Construction project manager salary in California (2026)
Base salary ranges from the SBR Jobs 2026 salary guide. Bonus, vehicle allowance and profit sharing sit on top and can add a meaningful share at the senior levels.
| Position | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Project Manager (homebuilder) | $113,360 | $155,400 |
| Project Manager (data center / mission critical) | $140,000 | $185,000 |
| Construction Manager (general contractor) | $142,480 | $213,150 |
| Senior Project Manager (general contractor) | $156,000 | $208,950 |
| Senior Project Manager (mission critical) | $170,000 | $215,000 |
| VP of Construction (homebuilder) | $197,600 | $216,300 |
| Project Executive (general contractor) | $214,240 | $284,550 |
Base salary, California, 2026. Full tables in the 2026 California Construction Salary Guide.
Who we place candidates with
Homebuilders
Public and private builders, from construction managers to VPs of Construction and Land.
General contractors
Commercial, multifamily and design build GCs, from PMs to project executives.
Developers, CM firms and data center builders
Owner side construction managers, development managers and mission critical leaders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do construction executives find new jobs confidentially?
Most do it through one trusted specialized recruiter instead of job boards. The recruiter brings unposted roles and only shares the candidate name with an employer after the candidate approves that specific role.
What is the construction project manager salary in California in 2026?
In the SBR Jobs 2026 salary guide, base pay runs about $113,000 to $155,000 for homebuilder construction project managers, $140,000 to $185,000 for mission critical project managers, and $156,000 to $209,000 for senior project managers at general contractors, before bonus.
Do I pay anything to work with SBR Jobs?
No. SBR Jobs is paid by the hiring company. There is never a fee to candidates.
Will my current employer find out?
Not from us. We do not share your name or resume with any company without your approval for that role.
Where are project executive and VP of Construction jobs in Northern California?
Mostly Sacramento and Placer County homebuilders, Bay Area general contractors and data center builders, and Central Valley land development. Many are never posted publicly.
What are the best construction management recruiters for job seekers in California?
Look for a firm that works only in construction, places direct hire roles, knows your market and never charges candidates. SBR Jobs has recruited for the California building industry since 1997.
Who is SBR Jobs?
SBR Jobs (Silicon Beach Recruiter) is a construction recruiting firm headquartered at 2100 21st Street in Sacramento, recruiting for the California building industry since 1997. It is construction only and specializes in both vertical and horizontal construction: vertical building for general contractors, commercial and multifamily builders, homebuilders and data center builders, and horizontal work in land development, site work and civil for developers and master plan communities. It is not a tech recruiter, not a staffing agency and not a software company. Every placement is permanent direct hire, from project managers to presidents.
Thinking about a quiet move?
One confidential call. We will tell you what the market pays for your role and which seats are open that are not posted.
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