Sr. Project Manager/Owner Advisor

Company: Tanner Pacific Inc.
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $175,000 - $190,000 Annually based on experience and qualification Job Summary This position serves as a high-level expert who acts as the owner's advocate and extension, managing complex public projects from concept to completion, focusing on owner's interests, budget, schedule, quality, and risk, blending strategic oversight with detailed project management to ensure project goals align with owner objectives. This role provides program-level coordination, project management leadership, and advisory services to support clients in delivering complex public works infrastructureutilizing collaborative delivery methods such as CM/GC, Progressive Design-Build, and Fixed Price Design-Build. The position requires strong communication, stakeholder coordination, and project controls expertise, as well as the ability to guide clients through technical, contractual, and administrative aspects of project delivery. Responsible for leadership and management of a team, as required to fulfill the contractual responsibilities to clients and projects. Responsibilities including but not limited to: Direct and manage multidisciplinary project teams. Act as the clients representative and technical advisor throughout the project lifecycle. Guide owners through collaborative delivery procurement processes, including RFQs/RFPs, evaluation criteria, scoring, and contract development. Provide contract administration oversight, ensuring compliance with owner standards, state/local regulations, and procurement requirements. Prepare decision-support materials, technical memos, evaluation matrices, and briefing documents for client leadership and governing boards. Manage projects and programs of various size and scope, including treatment plants, pipeline systems, pump stations, and associated facilities. Manage projects by analyzing reports, maps, specifications, drawings, tests, photographs, Prepare or direct preparation of correspondence between contractor and owner and designer including submittals, requests for information, change order requests and design clarifications Negotiate change orders and recommends acceptance by the owner/client Lead project planning, scoping, budgeting, and scheduling efforts. Monitor team and subcontractor performance, ensuring alignment with project goals, quality expectations, and contract requirements. Facilitate collaborative delivery work sessions, design reviews, risk workshops, value engineering, and cost reconciliation meetings. Lead public presentations, internal workshops, and project status meetings. Maintain clear, consistent communication on project goals, risks, progress, and changes. Oversee and track project budgets, cost trends, forecasts, and funding allocations across multiple projects or a program portfolio. Manage schedule development, milestone tracking, and critical path monitoring. Prepare monthly reports, performance dashboards, and documentation for audits, funding agencies, and executive leadership. Review pay applications, change orders, earned value analyses, and contingency drawdowns. Provide guidance on constructability, risk management, cost modeling, design review processes, and commissioning planning. Support clients in evaluating technical proposals, price components, design alternatives, and construction methodologies. Assist with permitting strategy, environmental compliance, and utility coordination. Analyze construction claims related to additional compensation and time Position will periodically require travel between project sites; it is the individuals responsibility to provide their own transportation for such purposes Knowledge, Skills and Experience Must have graduated with a bachelors degree in engineering, construction management, project management, public administration Must possess a professional certification (PMP, CCM, DBIA, PE). 10 years of experience in project management, construction management, or engineering for water/wastewater infrastructure. Experience working with or for public utilities or municipalities is preferred Experience with collaborative delivery (Progressive Design-Build, CMAR/CMGC) strongly preferred. Background in owner advisory, consulting, project controls, or capital program management is highly valued. Strong project controls, budgeting, and cost management capabilities. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information to public-sector leadership. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within a portfolio. Knowledge of public contracting, procurement requirements, and capital program processes. Must be able to work both independently with minimal supervision as well as within a team atmosphere in order to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Ability to make intelligent decisions while working under pressure and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays Responsible for staff professional growth and engagement Proficiency in PM software (MS Project, Primavera, or similar) and collaborative delivery documentation tools. Must be able to speak fluent English as well as write grammatically correct English Thorough understanding of contract, plans, specifications and state and local regulations This position requires a working knowledge of Office 365 Knowledge of ProCore or similar construction management software and Primavera P6 scheduling software is desirable

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