Construction Project Lead Jobs in San Francisco, CA

Construction Project Lead jobs in San Francisco are concentrated in Mission Bay, SoMa, and the Central Waterfront, where commercial development, healthcare campus expansion, and infrastructure modernization keep demand steady year-round. Employers hiring right now include Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Brailsford & Dunlavey, and JLL. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles345+
Top employerTurner & Townsend Pty Limited
Work type46% Remote
Top credentialBachelor's degree in construction management
Companies hiring14

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Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Sr. Construction Project Manager
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Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
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Sr. Construction Project Manager
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
$145k - $180k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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CRUSOE
Construction Project Specialist
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CRUSOE
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Construction Project Specialist
CRUSOE
San Francisco, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Analytics
Data Science
$110k - $135k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Senior Construction Project Manager
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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
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Senior Construction Project Manager
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
San Francisco, California
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$175k - $195k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Brailsford & Dunlavey
Assistant Project Manager (Design and Construction)
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Brailsford & Dunlavey
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Assistant Project Manager (Design and Construction)
Brailsford & Dunlavey
San Francisco, California
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$70k - $110k/yr
Hybrid
51-200

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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Cost Management Construction Project Analyst – Graduate Development Program
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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
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Cost Management Construction Project Analyst – Graduate Development Program
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
San Francisco, California
Accounting
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
$70k - $98k/yr
Master's degree in construction management
201-500

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Construction Project Lead Job Market in San Francisco

Who's Hiring

  • Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
    Turner & Townsend Pty Limited152
  • Brailsford & Dunlavey
    Brailsford & Dunlavey28
  • JLL
    JLL14
  • AECOM
    AECOM14
  • NOOKS
    NOOKS14

Construction Project Lead Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a construction project lead job in San Francisco?

Focus your search on San Francisco's largest active construction sectors: commercial office renovation in SoMa and the Financial District, healthcare facility build-outs in Mission Bay, and public infrastructure projects citywide. General contractors and specialty subcontractors working on large-scale municipal or hospital projects hire most frequently. Candidates with OSHA certifications, BIM coordination experience, and familiarity with San Francisco's permit and inspection process stand out in a competitive local pool.

Which companies hire construction project leads in San Francisco?

San Francisco construction project lead roles are posted by Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Brailsford & Dunlavey, and JLL and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring is spread across large general contractors managing commercial and institutional projects, specialty firms handling seismic retrofitting, and developers driving mixed-use development in neighborhoods such as Mission Bay and Dogpatch.

Are there remote construction project lead jobs in San Francisco?

Yes, though remote work is limited by nature for this role since active site oversight is a core responsibility. About 84% of construction project lead openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, typically covering pre-construction coordination, scheduling, and documentation tasks. In San Francisco, hybrid arrangements are most common at developer offices managing multiple projects simultaneously rather than at firms running single on-site builds.

How can I get a construction project lead job in San Francisco with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in San Francisco is through an assistant project manager or field coordinator role with a mid-size general contractor working on commercial tenant improvements or public works contracts. San Francisco's robust pipeline of city-funded infrastructure and affordable housing projects creates consistent entry-level openings. Pursuing a construction management associate role with firms active on SFMTA or SFPUC contracts and building OSHA 30 certification early will accelerate the path to a lead position.

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