Construction Manager (Anticipated Opening)

Job Description

Serve as the County’s daily field representative, overseeing construction activities for compliance with plans, specifications, codes, schedules, and contract documents.

Supervise seismic retrofit operations in an occupied high-rise building, ensuring minimal disruption to tenants and operations.

Review, track, and coordinate the resolution of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and field directives.

Assist County inspectors and specialty consultants; oversee third-party testing and QA/QC efforts.

Lead progress meetings, prepare daily field reports, maintain issue logs, and monitor safety compliance.

Care for punch list, commissioning, and project closeout activities.

Ensure the CMAR maintains compliance with County requirements, including labor laws, environmental regulations, and site logistics.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 8 years of construction field experience, including at least one $100M+ vertical project involving seismic upgrades or occupied high-rise structures.
• Experience with public-sector construction projects using Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and/or Job Order Contracting (JOC).
• Demonstrated ability to manage QA/QC, change management, and coordination with A/E and CM teams.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 5 plus years of Public Sector Experience
• California Registered Professional Engineer (PE), Architect, or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• Knowledge of Los Angeles County procedures and protocols.
• DBIA Certification is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of hazardous materials abatement, high-rise life safety systems, and MEP coordination in existing buildings.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $150k-$195k per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.

Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.