Position Title: Senior PM
Name Zac Douch
Department: Operations
Reports To: COO, Executive Team
Prepared By: Earthtone Construction Inc.
Prepared Date: June 2026
Position Summary:
Earthtone Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to provide strategic leadership while remaining actively involved in project execution.
This is not a traditional office-only management position. We are looking for a leader who enjoys being hands-on, successfully managing 2–3 active commercial construction projects, while mentoring and developing the next generation of Project Managers.
The ideal candidate has a proven track record of delivering successful commercial construction projects, building strong client relationships, improving operational processes, and developing high-performing teams. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to the COO and Executive Team by helping strengthen project execution, financial performance, and operational excellence across the organization.
This position is ideal for someone who wants to have a meaningful impact not only on projects, but on the people and systems that drive Earthtone Construction's continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
Personally manage 2–3 active commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.Lead project planning, scheduling, procurement, budgeting, forecasting, and execution.Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.Review contracts, scopes of work, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.Monitor project schedules, budgets, quality, and profitability.Identify project risks early and implement proactive solutions.Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Earthtone Construction's quality standards.Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor, coach, and develop Project Managers and Project Engineers.Serve as the primary technical and operational resource for project teams.Provide guidance on complex project challenges, contract administration, financial management, scheduling, and client communications.Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports.Assist with onboarding and training new Project Managers.Promote accountability while fostering professional growth and career development.Encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement throughout the Operations team.Operational Leadership
Oversee multiple active projects while ensuring consistency in project execution.Review project financials, forecasts, budgets, and WIP reports.Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and project management processes.Assist with estimating, budgeting, and preconstruction planning when needed.Support company initiatives that improve project delivery, communication, and operational performance.Help establish and maintain project management standards and best practices across the organization.Financial Management
Review budgets, cost reports, forecasts, billings, and cash flow.Monitor project profitability and implement corrective action when necessary.Identify financial risks early and develop mitigation strategies.Ensure accurate forecasting throughout the life of every project.Client & Business Development
Build and maintain long-term relationships with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.Represent Earthtone Construction with professionalism and integrity.Identify opportunities for repeat business and new project opportunities.Assist with business development efforts and strategic client relationships when appropriate.Safety & Quality
Champion Earthtone Construction's safety culture.Ensure OSHA and company safety standards are consistently followed.Conduct periodic project audits and jobsite visits.Promote quality workmanship and continuous improvement across all projects.Executive Leadership
Provide regular project updates and strategic recommendations to the COO and Executive Team.Participate in operational planning, staffing, and resource allocation.Assist leadership with long-term planning and continuous improvement initiatives.Promote and model Earthtone Construction's values, culture, and leadership expectations.Supervisory Responsibilities
Mentor and oversee assigned Project Managers.Supervise Project Engineers.Collaborate closely with Superintendents and field leadership.Conduct performance coaching and one-on-one meetings.Assist in identifying future leaders within the Operations team.Qualifications
Required
10+ years of commercial construction project management experience.Demonstrated success managing multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously.Proven ability to successfully manage 2–3 active projects while providing leadership and support to other Project Managers.Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing Project Managers and Project Engineers.Strong understanding of commercial construction financial management, forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, and cost controls.Experience leading project teams through all phases of construction.Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with owners, executives, architects, consultants, and internal leadership.Experience implementing or improving project management processes, workflows, and operational efficiencies.Ability to make sound decisions under pressure while balancing competing priorities.Excellent relationship-building and conflict-resolution skills.Comprehensive knowledge of commercial construction means and methods from site development through project closeout.Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.Experience with negotiated and design-build projects.OSHA 30 Certification.First Aid/CPR Certification.Desired Skills & Competencies
The ideal candidate is:
A hands-on leader who enjoys both managing projects and developing people.A mentor who naturally coaches others and elevates team performance.A strategic thinker who understands both construction operations and business performance.Financially savvy with strong business acumen.Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.Comfortable making difficult decisions while maintaining positive working relationships.Solutions-oriented, proactive, and adaptable.An excellent communicator with strong emotional intelligence.Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence.Technical proficiency with:
Premier Construction SoftwareBluebeam RevuMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft Excel (advanced preferred)Microsoft Office SuiteWhat Success Looks Like
Within this role, you will:
Successfully lead 2–3 complex commercial construction projects.Serve as a trusted mentor and resource for Project Managers and Project Engineers.Improve project profitability, forecasting accuracy, and operational consistency.Strengthen project management standards and best practices across the company.Build long-term client relationships that generate repeat business.Help develop the next generation of leaders within Earthtone Construction.Partner with executive leadership to support the company's long-term strategic growth.Why Join Earthtone Construction?
Earthtone Construction is a relationship-driven commercial general contractor committed to building exceptional projects and exceptional people.
Our Senior Project Managers are more than project leaders they are mentors, trusted advisors, and operational leaders who help shape the future of our company. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact through leadership, mentorship, and hands-on project execution, we'd love to meet you.
Position Title: Project Superintendent
Department: Operations
Reports To: Project Manager and COO
Prepared By: Earthtone Construction Inc.
Prepared Date: November 2019
About us: Earthtone Construction is in the business of helping people build a better future. This begins when we create an environment in which employees can grow and invest in themselves and others. This paves the way for the company to produce high quality products for our customers; because when we work with passion in our craft and are mindful of our actions, we create a sustainable future for ourselves and the company.
We are offering the opportunity to grow your professional portfolio with us as a superintendent. This is a full-time, Exempt position with our team in Sebastopol! You have made it this far, continue reading and grow your passion in your craft, become invested in the people that make Earthtone a wonderful place to be employed and expand your skills
Summary: As a Project Superintendent at Earthtone Construction you are on the ‘frontline’ or Building a Better Future for our clients. Your leadership will guide and direct all activities on the project site providing mentorship, direction, and inspiration to your team. It is in this role that our trade partnerships and investment in each of our employees bears fruit in the production of great projects. You will be responsible for supervision of all field construction, personnel, quality, safety, scheduling, and compliance as well as general management on site. You will bring you skill to bare in planning and executing the project within the constraints of the schedule and budget while ensuring the quality of workmanship and safety is uncompromised. As a project Superintendent here at Earthtone you will be an integral part of the Management team. you will be a key component in protecting and promoting Earthtone Construction interests while delivering an exceptional project to the client.
Duties and Responsibilities: (include but are not limited to the following):
Provide leadership to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships of the on-site staff and promote a positive, project morale. Work in harmonious and collaborative manner with the Project Manager and support PM roles and responsibilities as needed for the success of the project and the company. Attend OAC meetings as requiredMaintain on-site project files and documentationMaintain a thorough and complete knowledge and understanding of the budget, the contract drawings, specifications, and addenda, and to assist the PM in the development of the on-site procedures. Track, organize and update all plans sets, revisions, SK’s SSK’s ASI’s etc. Ensure all SK etc. are catalogued on the plans.Prepare and maintain a Short Interval Schedule (Two week look ahead) and ensure that the project schedule is followed or amended with the PM as appropriateCommunicate with PM regarding needed RFI or Potential Change Orders. Estimate CO price changes as needed to assist PM.Fully understand the responsibilities, scope, and timeline of each subcontractor by reviewing the Subcontract Agreements and proposals for each Subcontractor.Examine the contract drawings, specifications and addenda for design deficiencies, impractical details, and code violations, and bring these to the attention of the PM who will review them with the Architect, design team and/or client. Confirm that all required permits or licenses have been obtained and that all local authority inspection, special inspections, sign offs and field logs are procured.Cooperate with, and direct, when necessary, the remedial actions indicated by the reports of the inspecting agencies. Thoroughly review shop drawings and submittals to ensure fit, checking measurements and coordinating with construction documents and site conditions, and to report findings to Project Manager.Plan and review the construction program with the PM including quality control procedures, safety and security practices, field office location and layout, temporary utilities, staging areas, equipment, and manpower. Prepare lumber/material takeoff for all self-performed work. Place orders as required to ensure all supplies, materials etc. are available on-siteLayout hold-downs, framing, and other carpentry related items and verify layout with approved shop drawings and construction documents.Adequately task ECI direct labor for maximum efficiency and quality. Track, maintained and log specialist equipment, vehicles and rental equipment including all necessary servicing etc.Thoroughly document progress on the job site by way of digital photographs, written daily reports and other means, as necessary.Receive and check materials, store and protect as needed. Ensure that all components are inventoried and stored in a secure location in an orderly fashion for retrieval when needed for the project. Conduct weekly coordination meetings and weekly safety meetings with field employees and subcontractors. Prepare or review and approve, on an ongoing basis, all as-built plans schematics and drawings. Review and approve/deny all time and material work vouchers Review employee timecards for accuracy.Make sure that all invoices, credit receipts, safety reports, timecards and other documentation is delivered to the administrative office by Monday morning of each week.Maintain good relations and communications with all involved in the project, including neighbors and the public. Other duties as assigned.
Safety Responsibilities:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsible for the overall direction, supervision, coordination and evaluation of construction labor and subcontractors onsite.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ECI’s policies and applicable lawsEducation and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent Six (6) years related experience, and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experienceOther Desired Skills and Abilities:
Must have strong management/organizational skills and be able to manage multiple project elements at one time.Ability to plan, supervise and exercise effective leadership of site personnel and operations.Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate professionally at all levels.Effective interpersonal skills to work successfully with all levels within the organization.An energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high standards and an appropriate professional demeanor.Ability to identify problems and issues to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.Ability to apply common sense and to deal with problems involving several fixed variables.Effectively execute plans and programs that achieve established organizational goals and objectives.Computer literacy and proficiency in industry software including but not limited to: Sage 100 Contractor, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Bluebeam Revu, Dropbox, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook.Other training and/or certifications desired: Cal/OSHA/OSHA 30, First Aid/CPRMust have a valid Driver’s LicenseRequired Tools and Equipment:
Basic hand tools including squares, levels, utility knife, tape, hammer, pliers, hand sawsBasic power tools including battery drill and driver, laser level, skill saw, sawsall, etc.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to move/function within an office environmentAbility to move/function safely within construction job sitesAbility to handwrite and use keyboard extensively Ability to communicate by speech and hearing continuously Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use; specific vision abilities include close/distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusAbility to sit or stand for extended periods of timeAbility to regularly walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and armsAbility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 100+ pounds with assistanceAbility to respond to emergencies and work long hoursWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a general office environment. The employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, construction noise, moving mechanical parts, vibration, dust, fumes, airborne particles and uneven ground onsite.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, on job sites, equipment noise can be a much higher level and require ear protection.
Earthtone is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Earthtone is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please email us.
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