Building Project Manager Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Building Project Manager make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Building Project Manager in San Diego, CA is $82,531. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $74,207 to $92,903, with most professionals earning between $66,627 and $102,347.

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Common responsibilities of a Building Project Manager

Leads in developing and supporting the implementation jobsite security, quality control, and safety programs for each project with the support of the Superintendent and the Safety and QC departments.

January 18, 2023

Develops and updates project implementation plans, coordinating resources to mobilize of our work is timely and cost effective installation and completion of assigned projects or tasks.

January 26, 2023

Manages contacts with subcontractors, vendors, and design partners in an effort to establish and build strategic relationships that may produce possible partnerships or business opportunities for the future of the company.

April 03, 2023

Participates in job site final walk thru and manages the final building automation inspection and the completion of all close out documentation such as As-Built drawings and system operating instructions, transfers or excess materials, billings, collections and payments, and all project records.

May 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Building Project Manager in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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74207

92903

82531

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

76152

96622

85165

What is the average salary for Building Project Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Building Project Manager in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Building Project Manager ranges from $74,207 to $92,903 with the average base salary of $82,531. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,152 to $96,622 with the average total cash compensation of $85,165.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$82,531	$74,207 - $92,903
Bonus	$2,634	$1,945 - $3,718
Total Pay	$85,165	$76,152 - $96,622

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Building Project Manager Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,987 - $92,629	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,207 - $92,903	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,795 - $92,388	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,035 - $92,689	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,795 - $92,388	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,679 - $92,243	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

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