Full-Time
Project Manager
Special Projects Construction
XL Construction
201-500 employees
General contractor delivering collaborative construction projects
Compensation Overview
$149k - $175k/yr
Milpitas, CA, USA + 3 more
More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | Oakland, CA, USA | Sunnyvale, CA, USA
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- A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering is required.
- At least 6 years of progressive experience in construction special projects is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project or P-6, PowerPoint, and Timberline is required.
- Expert knowledge of Vista is required.
- Ability to develop detailed project schedules is required.
- Solid understanding of the building permit process and all building trades, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, is required.
- Experience establishing and maintaining high-level safety practices is required.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills are required.
- Proficiency in a negotiated, customer-service-based project delivery environment is required.
- OSHA 10 certification is required.
- A strong skill set as a builder and in project management, with a solid record of success, is required.
- Participate in and may lead Middle Game and End Game business development activities, including developing responses for requests for qualifications and requests for proposals.
- Review contracts, address areas of risk, and communicate them to the project team.
- Manage the bid process for new projects, including creating, managing, and distributing detailed instructions to bidders for all scopes of work; ensuring depth of coverage and accuracy; and identifying risks and mitigation options.
- Plan and execute the subcontractor buyout and selection process, including developing and executing subcontract agreements and exhibits, and resolve subcontract issues with minimal oversight.
- Create, assemble, and manage the project control estimate.
- Perform or supervise project management activities including estimating, preconstruction, scheduling, procurement, submittals, change orders, requests for information, budgeting, financial reporting, cost forecasting and management, billing, schedule adherence, LEED, quality control, and turnover or close-out.
- Identify and plan required project permits, inspections, and tests.
- Manage the project procurement plan and log, identify risks, and determine options to mitigate procurement risks.
- Manage client relationships and owner-architect-contractor activities, including meetings and communications with the owner and design team and leading site walks.
- Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the document control process.
- Use available resources such as virtual design and construction, sustainability, Lean practices, Bradley, SPW, and XL Shop to improve team and project efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with superintendents and field management to plan, organize, and direct site activities, resolve field issues, and determine risk-mitigation measures.
- Build and maintain relationships with the project team, clients, owners' representatives, design team, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
- Supervise and take responsibility for training and developing project staff, including Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, Project Accountants, and other personnel.
- Promote company culture, policies, procedures, ethics, and professionalism.
- Promote the company's safety culture and practices and provide supervision of construction safety policies, procedures, and practices.
XL Construction, a Graham Group company, provides construction services for technology, life sciences, healthcare, civic, commercial, and education projects, handling planning, design support, and on-site execution to deliver offices, laboratories, and mission-critical facilities. It uses a collaborative process that emphasizes planning, communication, and teamwork among clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure the project meets goals. It differentiates itself through deep technical construction expertise, a broad network of trusted partners, and a strong workplace culture, plus leadership in sustainability as a founding USGBC Silicon Valley Chapter member, reflected in a 93% client referral rate. Its goal is to improve lives by delivering well-built facilities tailored to each project’s needs and becoming the contractor of choice for leading technology, science, and public-sector organizations.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Milpitas, California
Founded
1992
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Travis USD Golden West Middle School won two ENR California awards on August 7, 2026.
- UCSF Benioff outpatient renovation won ENR Northern California Best Small Project on August 7, 2026.
- Elkhorn Village Elementary coverage on CBS Sacramento spotlights active public-sector momentum on August 2, 2026.
What critics are saying
- Revelio Labs says headcount fell 6.8% to 652 employees by March 2026.
- Graham merger integration disrupts Milpitas leadership culture through 2026.
- If Graham integration fails, XLI loses the backlog and client overlap that justify the merger.
What makes XL Construction unique
- XL Construction merged with Graham Construction on March 4, 2025, expanding North American reach.
- It wins ENR awards in healthcare, education, and sustainability projects in August 2026.
- Revizto partnership shows disciplined digital collaboration across complex projects since August 8, 2023.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Training Programs
Performance Bonus
Hybrid Work Options
Company News
XL Industries (XLI) has merged with Graham Construction, effective March 4, 2025. This strategic merger aims to enhance service offerings, operational efficiency, and capabilities across North America. XLI will join Graham's U.S. Buildings group, leveraging Graham's resources and expertise. Graham, with over 2,700 employees and annual revenues exceeding $4 billion (CDN), will expand its geographic footprint and service offerings through this merger. No immediate changes to XLI's leadership or structure are planned.
Skyline Construction is excited to announce the addition of Scott McPhie as Senior Project Executive in the Bay Area.
MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XL Construction, a leading Northern California builder, has appointed Carol McKenna, a 20+ year human resources veteran, as Vice President, People, in its Organizational Development Group. In the newly created role, McKenna will report to Alan Laurlund, XL's Senior Vice President of Organizational Development. She will focus on leading the expansion of the company's integrated talent management program, as well as support the acceleration of XL's diversity, equity and inclusion program (DE&I)
John Boneso, a senior construction industry leader with more than 30 years’ experience, has been appointed executive vice president of XL Construction, a purpose-driven Northern California-based organization focused on building to improve lives.