Construction Project Lead Jobs in San Jose, CA

Construction Project Lead jobs in San Jose are concentrated in the Downtown core, North San Jose, and the Alviso industrial corridor, driven by large-scale commercial development, infrastructure upgrades, and tech campus construction. Employers actively hiring include HITT Contracting, ARCHKEY SOLUTIONS, and EMCOR. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles387+
Top employerHITT Contracting
Work type67% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in construction management
Companies hiring13

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Assistant Project Manager - TI/Fit Out Construction
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Assistant Project Manager - TI/Fit Out Construction
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
San Jose, California
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$110k - $130k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in construction management
201-500

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Electrical Construction Senior Project Manager
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Electrical Construction Senior Project Manager
ARCHKEY SOLUTIONS
San Jose, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$132k - $172k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Construction Project Engineer
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Construction Project Engineer
EMCOR
San Jose, California
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Project Management
$80k - $115k/yr
10,000+

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Project Engineer | Commercial Construction
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Project Engineer | Commercial Construction
RIMEPRO INC
San Jose, California
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$80k - $115k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction
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Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction
McMillen, Inc.
San Jose, California
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$130k - $160k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Construction Project Lead Job Market in San Jose

Who's Hiring

  • HITT Contracting81
  • ARCHKEY SOLUTIONS81
  • EMCOR32
  • D&D Home Remodeling32
  • Turner & Townsend Pty Limited32

Construction Project Lead Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Focus your search on San Jose's commercial development, public infrastructure, and tech campus construction sectors, where demand for project leads is strongest. General contractors and specialty subcontractors working in North San Jose, the Caltrain corridor, and Downtown are the most active hirers. Candidates with experience managing ground-up commercial builds, municipal projects, or tenant improvement work have a clear edge in this market.

Which companies hire construction project leads in San Jose?

San Jose construction project lead roles are posted by HITT Contracting, ARCHKEY SOLUTIONS, and EMCOR and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local market includes a mix of regional general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and public agencies overseeing large civic and transit infrastructure projects throughout Santa Clara County.

Are there remote construction project lead jobs in San Jose?

Yes, though the role is largely site-dependent and remote work is limited for most hands-on project lead positions. About 33% of construction project lead openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically covering administrative, preconstruction, or owner-side program management functions. Roles at tech company owner-representative firms in San Jose tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility.

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

The most realistic entry path in San Jose is starting as a project coordinator or field engineer with a regional general contractor working on commercial or civic projects. Firms managing Caltrain electrification, VTA infrastructure work, or large mixed-use developments in Downtown regularly bring on junior project staff. Familiarity with Procore or similar construction management software and a degree in construction management or civil engineering strengthens applications significantly.

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