SBR Jobs recruits construction leadership for tenant improvement and life science work across the Bay Area, from San Jose and the Peninsula to South San Francisco, San Francisco and the East Bay. Direct-hire only: the project managers, superintendents, estimators and executives who deliver interiors, labs and occupied building work.
Fast work in occupied buildings
Tenant improvement and life science projects run on short schedules in buildings that are already occupied. A good interiors superintendent manages night work, building engineers, inspections and a client who is watching every day. Lab work adds mechanical density, specialty systems and commissioning. The best people in this niche are known by name to the brokers, architects and owners they work with, and they rarely answer a job posting.
Who we recruit for in the Bay Area
Interiors and TI contractors
General contractors focused on office, retail and special projects work that need PMs and superintendents who can run several jobs at once.
Life science and lab builders
Builders delivering wet labs, vivariums, pilot plants and GMP space on the Peninsula, in South San Francisco and the East Bay.
Healthcare and special projects groups
Special projects teams working in hospitals and medical office buildings, including HCAI work.
Developers and owners
Owner-side project managers for landlords, life science developers and corporate real estate teams.
Roles we place
- Project Executive
- Senior Project Manager
- Project Manager
- Senior Superintendent
- Superintendent
- Preconstruction Manager
- Chief Estimator
- Senior Estimator
- MEP Coordinator
- Operations Manager
- Owner’s Representative
What we screen for
We ask about project size and pace, how many jobs a candidate runs at once, which landlords, campuses and jurisdictions they know, and whether they have delivered lab and healthcare space or only office interiors. For estimators and preconstruction leaders, we ask about conceptual budgeting, hit rate and client relationships.
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 recruits tenant improvement and life science construction leaders in the Bay Area?
SBR Jobs (Silicon Beach Recruiter) is a direct-hire construction recruiting firm that places project managers, superintendents, estimators and executives with interiors contractors, life science builders and owners across the San Francisco Bay Area. Call 424-352-6241 or start a search online.
What makes a strong tenant improvement superintendent?
The ability to run fast, overlapping schedules in occupied buildings: coordinating night and weekend work, building management, inspections and client walks while keeping quality high. We look for superintendents whose clients and building engineers ask for them by name.
Is lab construction experience required for life science projects?
For lead roles on wet lab, vivarium and GMP projects, clients usually want direct experience. For supporting roles, builders from healthcare, advanced technology and complex TI work often transfer well. We lay out each candidate’s actual project history so there are no surprises.
Do you place estimators and preconstruction leaders for interiors contractors?
Yes. Estimators and preconstruction managers who can price conceptual TI and lab work quickly are among the hardest seats to fill, and we recruit them for contractors across the Bay Area.
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 TI or life science seat in the Bay Area?
Tell us the role, the program and your timeline. Call 424-352-6241 or send the details online.
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