Construction Manager

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day field management and oversight of active construction projects including roadway rehabilitation, streetscape improvements, interchange construction, and utility infrastructure.
• Maintain compliance with project plans, specifications, permits, and safety requirements.
• Manage and coordinate field inspection staff, ensuring adequate coverage and quality of inspection activities.
• Review and process contractor submittals, RFIs, daily reports, change order requests, and progress pay estimates.
• Conduct and document pre-construction conferences, weekly progress meetings, and final inspections/walk-throughs.
• Cook up and coordinate with utility companies, permitting agencies, traffic management teams, and adjacent property owners to resolve field conflicts.
• Identify potential schedule impacts, cost overruns, and constructability issues; recommend corrective actions to the project team.
• Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA safety standards, Caltrans construction procedures, and agency-specific protocols.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation through construction closeout, including punchlists and as-built verification.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management on public works or transportation infrastructure projects in California.
• Extensive knowledge of Caltrans construction standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Experience managing roadway, streetscape, interchange, and/or utility construction projects for public agencies.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, cost control, contract administration, and claims avoidance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Excellent field leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with construction management documentation tools and Microsoft Office.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.