Sr. Project Manager -Irvine - Military veterans preferred

Sr. Project Manager -Irvine

US-CA-Irvine

Job ID: 2025-6433
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Construction Operations
Orange County, CA 18012 Cowan Street, Suite 100, Irvine CA 92614

Overview

First Finish, a premier full-service hotel renovation contractor is now part of the Shawmut family!   As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to our people, client service, execution, and safety.  

Here’s a glimpse into what we are offering:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - be an employee owner!
• 401K with Match - receive company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Paid time off 
• The Extras: cell phone, laptop, pet insurance, financial planning services and many more.

We’re looking for a powerhouse Sr. Project Manager  to drive operational excellence, grow our footprint, and lead a top-tier team across our west region. As the regional lead, you’ll wear many hats — builder, strategist, mentor, and growth catalyst. You’ll oversee all construction project execution in your region, ensuring we deliver on time, on budget, and above expectation. You’ll also roll up your sleeves to drive business development, build lasting client relationships, and lead a team that thrives on excellence and innovation.

• Take charge of multiple active projects — keeping safety, quality, schedule, and profitability top of mind.
• Own the P&L for your region — track revenue, manage risk, and make smart decisions that fuel growth.
• Identify and close new business opportunities that align with our strategic goals.
• Partner with estimating and marketing teams to develop proposals that win.
• Act as the face of First Finish in your market — building trust with clients, partners, and industry leaders.
• Coach, inspire, and elevate your team — fostering a high-performance, values-driven culture.
• Lead with transparency, drive accountability, and keep continuous improvement at the core of everything.

• 10+ years in commercial construction, within hospitality (hotels), commercial, and TI sectors.
• Experience leading complex, schedule-driven, and fast-paced projects.
• A proven ability to manage project budgets, mitigate risk, and lead diverse, high-performing teams.
• Strong business acumen — you understand what drives profit, growth, and client satisfaction.
• Comfortable in the boardroom and on the jobsite — you’re just as effective negotiating contracts as you are walking a punch list.
• Proficiency in Timberline Sage, Procore, and other project management tools.
• Must have the flexibility for required business travel.

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