Senior Project Manager
Company websiteswinerton.com (Swinerton, opens in new tab)
Base salary $117,500 to $195,800
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Clara, CA
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- LocationSanta Clara, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Compensation Range
$117,500.00 - $195,800.00 Annual SalaryJob Description Summary:
Overall management of construction project resulting in successful project completion.Job Description:
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Able to perform all Project Manager’s responsibilities (refer to position descriptions)
• Manage multiple or large, complex projects
• Estimate and establish budgets and contract price (GMP/Lump Sum)
• Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases
• Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery
• Keep project on schedule
• Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect and Subcontractors
• Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management
• Manage, train, and supervise project team according to Company policy
• Organize regular meetings for management and subcontractors
• Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms
• Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders
• Direct preconstruction services and activities
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages
• Assist with business development and participate in job interviews
• Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project)
• Support estimating staff (bid item specialist)
• Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict
• Complete all job close-out procedures
• Conduct warranty follow-up (1-year warranty walks)
• Complete project with full or enhanced fee
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned
MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience
• Field construction management experience (8-10 years, including supervisory skills)
• Leadership ability
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
• Organizational and communication skills
• Drafting and computer skills
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
• Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.
Source: Swinerton on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($117,500) is above 12% of the 744 Program & Project Management roles in California listed on this site; 2 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $150,000; the middle half runs from $125,100 to $176,100.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingSenior Project Manager$117,500 to $195,800
Preconstruction Manager$117,500 to $195,800
Senior Project Manager$117,500 to $195,800
Senior Superintendent$117,500 to $195,800
Senior Project Manager$117,500 to $195,800
Senior Estimator$117,500 to $195,800
Senior Project Manager - Aviation$117,500 to $195,800
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Project Manager (this listing) | $117,500 - $195,800 |
| Preconstruction Manager | $117,500 - $195,800 |
| Senior Project Manager | $117,500 - $195,800 |
| Senior Superintendent | $117,500 - $195,800 |
| Senior Project Manager | $117,500 - $195,800 |
| Senior Estimator | $117,500 - $195,800 |
| Senior Project Manager - Aviation | $117,500 - $195,800 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-04-21
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Santa Clara CA
$117,500.00 - $195,800.00 Annual Salary
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.
