About the Role
MGAC is a global boutique consultancy seeking candidates eager to take ownership of challenging projects and grow their careers. This role requires local support with approximately 4-5 days per week onsite in San Francisco, CA, subject to client needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects through strategic planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, successful construction execution, monitoring, and closeout phases.
- Function as an extension of the client's team, 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 provide thoughtful feedback with proposed solutions.
- Be willing to travel periodically to support off-site project kickoffs, client meetings, and active job sites.
- 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.
- Maintain a strong pulse on the Bay Area labor and material escalation to rigorously vet contractor pricing, validate cost estimates, and provide data-driven budget recommendations.
- Lead proactive risk management, contingency tracking, and schedule/budget recovery planning.
- Identify project risks early and implement actionable mitigation strategies.
- Ensure proper project documentation, quality assurance controls, and client reporting standards across all lifecycle stages.
Requirements
- 5+ 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).
- Background in commercial interiors/TIs, base building and renovations, critical environments, healthcare, life sciences, or ground-up vertical construction.
- Strong technical advocacy with a thorough understanding of MEP systems, site logistics, and building design/construction processes.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to critically evaluate facts and figures from various sources to recommend clear corrective actions.
Skills
- MS Office
- MS Project or Primavera P6
- e-Builder/Procore or similar management platforms
- Bluebeam/PDF tools
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Onsite (4-5 days per week)
- Travel periodically
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Business, or equivalent industry experience.
Salary/Compensations
- $150,000 - $185,000 per year
Benefits
- Vacation starts on day one—accrue 3 weeks per year, plus a paid birthday off.
- 8 sick days and 9 paid holidays annually for full-time employees.
- Competitive benefits that support both personal and professional growth.
- Bonuses
- 401(k) matching up to 8%
About the Company
- MGAC is a global boutique consultancy dedicated to managing and representing our clients’ best interests.
- Success is rooted in hiring exceptional people who are driven to do challenging work with a unique blend of experience, integrity, creativity, and commitment.
- Three simple goals: to do the most interesting and challenging work, to have fun working together, and to build a successful business.
- 30 years strong in North America and growing fast—with a positive, energizing culture.
- Consistently recognized as a Top Workplace with a true employee-first mindset.
- Entrepreneurial spirit encouraged—bring fresh ideas and exceed client expectations.
- Global reach, yet agile and client-focused like a boutique firm.
- Your voice matters—flat structure, open doors, and recognition for your contributions.
- Strong work-life balance, generous PTO, and top-tier wellness benefits.
- Recognized by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace for over a decade.
