Project Manager

Associate Project ManagerSalary: $90,000 to $140,000 Location: San Francisco, CAFortiva is delighted to be partnering with a well-known global Owner’s Representative firm in San Francisco, CA to recruit a new Associate Project Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated construction professional to join a respected consultancy delivering Build Out, Commercial Fit Out, and Tenant Improvement projects across California.

This role is ideal for someone who has gained early project management experience within an Owner’s Representative firm, construction consultancy, or General Contractor and is now looking to accelerate their career, take on greater responsibility, and make a meaningful impact within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the project management team in the delivery of construction projects across multiple sectors, with a focus on commercial fit-out and tenant improvement work
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, cost reports, and delivery strategies
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to support effective project execution
• Assist with managing projects from inception through construction and closeout, ensuring milestones are achieved
• Monitor and support adherence to safety standards, quality requirements, and contractual obligations
• Track project actions, risks, and changes, supporting timely resolution and reporting
• Prepare clear and accurate project documentation and client updates
• Qualificationsone to two years of experience in project management, assistant project management, or project coordination or a project engineer.
• Experience within an Owner’s Representative firm, consultancy, or General Contractor preferred
• Demonstrable exposure to Build Out, Commercial Fit Out, or Tenant Improvement projects
• Educated within the construction sector; a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline is preferred
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills
• Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn, grow, and take ownership of project responsibilities
• A strong desire to build a successful long-term career in project management
• For an introductory virtual coffee please send your resume to haydn@fortiva.us and we can schedule a call.