Project Manager
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 356524
Date Posted: 1/28/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Newark, CA
Salary: $150,000 - $175,000
Description
Go to end ⇓Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Project Manager will manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects while coordinating internal teams, external consultants, municipalities, and construction partners to deliver projects on time and aligned with the company's development and manufacturing strategy. This role leads the delivery of for-sale single-family and townhome projects from early design through construction and close-out – responsible for scheduling, coordination, removing obstacles and on time delivery for design, permitting, factory production and field execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the design, permitting, and construction phases of for-sale single-family and townhome projects.
- Engage, manage, and coordinate sub-consultants including civil engineers, architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, and other specialists.
- Coordinate project schedules across design, permitting, factory production (prefabricated homes), and on-site field crews.
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and obstacles related to design requirements, municipal codes, and field operations.
- Manage projects against cost and revenue milestones, ensuring alignment with overall development objectives.
- Track and report project status, risks, and key milestones to leadership.
- Support the continuous improvement of internal project delivery processes as the company scales.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Must be willing to commute to Newark, CA office and to Bay Area job sites as necessary.
- Familiarity with municipal permitting and entitlement processes.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery workflows.
- Ability to manage multiple consultants and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
- Exceptional work ethic and commitment to quality, customer success, execution and growth.
- Experience managing residential development projects, preferably for-sale housing, is a plus.
- Experience with prefabrication or modular construction is a plus.
Company Description:
Headquartered in Newark, CA, our client is a construction technology startup that is changing the way homes are built. Their residential building systems are designed to deliver high-quality custom homes with increased efficiency and sustainability. The company integrates precision-fabricated wall panels containing structural steel framing, solid surface interiors, insulation, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and high-performance windows produced off-site in controlled environments, providing homeowners and contractors with faster project timelines, reduced construction costs, and enhanced durability compared to traditional methods. By integrating thoughtful design, prefabricated construction, and disciplined project execution, the company delivers high-quality homes faster and more efficiently than traditional building methods.
Why this opportunity?
This is an exciting and growing company that is at an inflection point, and they’re looking for project leaders who want real ownership, real responsibility, and the opportunity to help shape the future of residential development. They have launched projects in the Bay Area and have close to 100 projects in various stages of design and development. Future growth plans include the construction of additional factories to expand nationwide, with a goal to become a $1B REIT by 2030.
If you want to work on innovative prefabricated housing projects that challenge traditional construction methods, and take ownership of projects with clear accountability and visibility, this is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company where your work directly impacts how projects are delivered, and to be a critical part of a team focused on execution, quality and long-term scale.
