Construction Manager

Daily Responsibilities

• Conduct structured on-boarding sessions with newly assigned CMs and Inspectors, ensuring consistent understanding of PMD III requirements and how they apply to construction delivery.
• Identify training gaps and recommend improvements to onboarding, technical training, and professional development.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to County staff and consultant personnel to promote consistency in construction management best practices.
• Support management and supervisors with staff alignment, including project and inspector assignments, program staffing coordination, and interpretation of portfolio and performance reports.

Process Improvement & Operational Assessment

• Audit current construction management workflows, procedures, and business practices for all infrastructure construction management (multiple sections).
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve consistency, communication, and project delivery.
• Develop recommendations for standardized procedures, guidance documents, checklists, templates, and best practices.
• Evaluate coordination between County staff, consultants, project sponsors, and stakeholders to improve project execution.

On-Going Portfolio Reviews & Reporting

• Lead recurring construction portfolio reviews with Unit Heads and Project Controls, covering schedule performance, budget status, change management, risk items, and upcoming milestones.
• Prepare summary reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for Section Head and Division-level reviews.
• Perform focused data checks and analyses in advance of key meetings (e.g., Board of Supervisors, Metro, Caltrans, strategic delivery partners, or sponsor report-outs), prioritizing projects that are upcoming, high-risk, or strategically significant.
• Identify recurring trends, lessons learned, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Other On-Going Section Support

• Serve as an independent resource to provide objective observations and recommendations regarding construction management for best practices and operational effectiveness.
• Facilitate communication and resolution of procedural issues between project teams and management.
• Perform special assignments, operational reviews, and targeted analyses as requested by the Section Heads.
• Facilitate clarification of roles, responsibilities, and handoff processes with sponsor divisions, including transitions between Project Managers and CM & Inspection at construction start and closeout.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years (CM I) or 10 years (CM II) of construction management experience managing horizontal infrastructure projects.
• Licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• Education background in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently complete assignments.
• Ability to develop and maintain logs.
• Ability to interpret contract plans and specifications, including other agency permits.
• Ability to effectively facilitate project team and client meetings.
• Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate project activities with the various project stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt and respond effectively to project issues and challenges.
• Knowledge of the Greenbook or Caltrans specifications.