Construction Manager, Los Angeles, CA

About the role

Oversee construction projects for stormwater diversion structures, pump stations, and related infrastructure. This role involves coordinating with design teams, contractors, and public agencies to resolve field issues and maintain schedule integrity. The position requires daily on-site presence to monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with specifications, safety standards, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience overseeing civil construction projects in the US
• Experience working on water/wastewater projects and/or related heavy civil public works projects
• Excellent communication skills; ability to prepare reports and present to management and other stakeholders
• Must live in or relocate to Los Angeles, CA area

Preferred qualifications

• PE or CCM Certification
• Experience in Alternate Delivery methods (e.g. Design/Build)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Owner in issuing the Notice to Proceed and coordinate the Pre-Construction Meeting
• Report to the project site daily and oversee (not direct) the construction project to ensure contractor performance according to plans and specifications
• Oversee daily construction activities to construct stormwater diversion structures, pump stations, and related infrastructure (including demolition, grading, pipelines, concrete structures, mechanical equipment, pre-cast concrete tanks, paving, landscaping, electrical infrastructure, ancillary support structures, instrumentation and controls, SCADA/HMI, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and environmental regulations
• Lead and document weekly OAC meetings and other required meetings
• Coordinate with design teams, contractors, and public agencies to resolve field issues and maintain schedule integrity
• Coordinate quick responses to RFIs and Submittals
• Negotiate change orders fairly and per Public Contracts Code and Contract General Conditions
• Review, confirm, and recommend approval of contractor's payment requests
• Actively participate in Partnering sessions
• Monitor progress against baseline schedules and budgets; implement corrective actions as needed
• Work with Inspector of Record to ensure proper inspections, materials testing, shop inspections, and quality control reviews