Senior Construction Project Manager (Project Controls)

It’s an exciting time to join MGAC! MGAC is a global boutique consultancy dedicated to managing and representing our clients’ best interests. Our success is rooted in hiring exceptional people who are driven to do challenging work with the unique blend of experience, integrity, creativity, and commitment that separates us from our competitors. We have three simple goals: to do the most interesting and challenging work, to have fun working together, and to build a successful business in the process. This position requires local support, with approximately 4-5 days per week onsite in San Francisco, CA subject to client needs. Unlock Your Potential We’re looking for candidates eager to take ownership of challenging projects and grow their careers. Here’s what will set you up for success at MGAC: Experience: 7+ years of hands-on experience in construction project management and project controls across all phases of the project lifecycle (specifically cost management, scheduling, risk mitigation, and financial reporting). Sector Expertise: Background in commercial interiors/TIs, base building and renovations, critical environments, healthcare, life sciences, or ground-up vertical construction. Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Business, or equivalent industry experience. Technical Skills: Strong technical advocacy with a thorough understanding of MEP systems, site logistics, and building design/construction processes. Software Proficiency: Skilled in MS Office, MS Project or Primavera P6 (preferred), e-Builder/Procore or similar management platforms, and Bluebeam/PDF tools. Analytical & Communication Strength: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to critically evaluate facts and figures from various sources to recommend clear corrective actions. What You’ll Be Doing Project Delivery & Management Lead projects through strategic planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, successful construction execution, monitoring, and closeout phases. Function as an extension of the client's team, fierce owner advocate, and primary point of contact across consultants, contractors/GCs, and vendors. Manage multi-stakeholder logistics, municipal/agency approvals, and site constraints to ensure predictability and schedule adherence. Maintain a keen eye for quality and the ability to provide thoughtful feedback with proposed solutions. Be willing to travel periodically to support off-site project kickoffs, client meetings, and active job sites across the regions – ultimately, we go where the work is. Project Controls & Financial Management Oversee comprehensive project controls, including baseline schedule tracking, cost estimating, cash flow forecasting, and change order evaluation. Ensure open-book transparency on GC buyouts, contracts, exposures, and commitments. Oversee invoice tracking, processing, and timely client billing and collections. <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol