Construction Manager

Location: Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr, Livermore, CA 94551 (possibly Hayward, CA campus)

Project Duration: 2 years with the possibility of extension. Anticipated start date: August 2026.

Pay Range: $160,000 - $180,000 per year plus benefits.

About the Project

Provide support services for projects currently in the construction phase at the Las Positas College campus, as well as for various miscellaneous campus capital improvement projects assigned by the District. The Construction Manager will act as the District’s representative and assist the Senior Project Manager in delivering projects from design through construction closeout.

Las Positas College is an active community college campus requiring careful coordination of construction activities with campus operations, faculty, students, and facilities staff. Projects must be phased to minimize disruption to campus operations while maintaining safe access and circulation during construction.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Owner’s representative for the District during design, bidding, construction, and closeout phases
• Assist the Senior Project Manager in delivering the STEAM project and other campus capital projects
• Coordinate project stakeholders including District staff, architects, consultants, contractors, and campus departments
• Review drawings during design development and construction document phases and provide constructability comments
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies including the Division of the State Architect (DSA)
• Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor contractor schedule updates
• Lead Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and distribute meeting minutes
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and change order requests and advise the District on cost and scope impacts
• Review contractor schedules of values and monthly payment applications
• Track project budgets, costs, and encumbrances and provide monthly status reports
• Conduct routine site inspections to verify compliance with contract documents
• Coordinate commissioning activities and building system verification
• Manage project closeout activities including punch lists, warranties, and as-built documentation
• Coordinate project phasing and logistics to maintain safe operations on an active campus

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of construction management experience
• Experience working with public sector or higher education facilities
• Experience coordinating with architects, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders
• Knowledge of DSA review and approval processes
• Experience issuing RFPs and contracts for testing, inspections, commissioning, and other support services
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with project scheduling software such as MS Project
• Familiarity with web-based document control systems and project management platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering California community college or educational facility projects
• Experience managing construction on active campuses with complex phasing
• Experience with Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects
• Knowledge of LEED certification coordination
• Experience coordinating BIM meetings and technical project reviews
• Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field
• Professional certifications such as CCM, PMP, or PE