Senior Project Manager (San Francisco)

** This is a 12 month contract to hire position in San Francisco, CA with a pay rate between $60-$65/hr **

Job Description

One of Insight Global's clients in San Francisco is looking to hire a Sr Project Manager for an upcoming 6 month contract to hire. This Senior Project Manager will lead complex, large-scale commercial projects through full lifecycle delivery—owning outcomes from early planning and stakeholder alignment through execution and closeout. The role is accountable for building project plans, guiding cross-functional teams, tracking progress against schedules and budgets, and proactively identifying risks to maintain momentum and quality. The SPM is expected to operate as a team lead, providing direction to project teams and, where applicable, managing project managers supporting the work.

A successful candidate is highly organized, confident navigating competing priorities, and skilled at building trust with stakeholders through clear communication, strong follow-through, and disciplined reporting. This position also drives process improvement by strengthening project controls, applying modern tools/ways of working, and raising delivery standards across the portfolio.

Key responsibilities may include:

· Leading project delivery end-to-end for large, complex scopes (often 200K+ sq. ft.)

· Owning budgets, forecasts, schedules, risks, and stakeholder communication

· Leading teams and coordinating multiple contributors across the project lifecycle

· Improving delivery consistency through stronger planning, controls, and tools

Must-Haves

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

· 6+ years of project management experience (real estate / construction strongly preferred)

· Budget ownership experience (tracking costs, forecasting, cost controls)

· Experience delivering larger, complex projects (typically 200K sq. ft. and larger)

Plusses

· PMP (or similar project management certification)

Experience working in a global, matrixed environment