SR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - OAKLAND

Location: Oakland, California, US | Permanent position

About the role

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary and benefit package, and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities, ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget, and according to design specifications.
• Act as lead worker over a team of inspectors, materials testers, consultants, and office personnel engaged in construction inspection.
• Ensure that all construction work meets or exceeds the required quality standards, technical specifications, and industry regulations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the project team, contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and resolution of any issues.
• Conduct routine inspections of the work being performed, including reviewing materials, work quality, and adherence to design drawings.
• Ensure the site follows all health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations to create a safe working environment.
• Maintain daily logs, inspection records, and other documentation as required by the client and funding agencies.
• Provide detailed progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in construction engineering, with at least 5 years’ experience working with Caltrans governing documents including but not limited to Bridge Construction Records & procedures, the Construction Manual, Standard Specification, and Special Provisions.
• Strong experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, utilities, and drainage systems.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Experience with construction of Tie-back Anchored retaining wall system and micro pile footing system.
• Experience with different project delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Construction Manager/General Contractor.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification is required.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, and quality control processes.
• Logical use of analytical skills to weigh priorities and develop foresight into potential project challenges.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities to support the project and client.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to negotiate with contractors for change orders and potential claims.
• Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Flexibility in thinking and behavior to adapt to changes in the project and work environment.
• Irreproachable ethics and integrity as part of standards of conduct.
• Highly motivated, and able to work on one’s own initiative with minimal supervision, but also to collaborate with a team.
• Development and maintenance of client and professional relationships.
• Technical experience to review and authorize temporary structures and shoring submittals.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on-site in various weather conditions and environments.
• Ability to work variable hours and schedules including night work.
• Ability to inspect construction sites including climbing ladders and navigating uneven terrain.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adjust to changing project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with Caltrans governing documents including the Bridge Construction Records & Procedures, other Structure Construction (SC) manuals, the Construction Manual, Caltrans' Safety Manuals, Standard Specifications, and Special Provisions.
• Knowledge of applicable California Test Methods and ASTM tests used on bridge and building construction materials.
• Familiarity with environmental impact assessments, permits, and compliance processes.
• Knowledge of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Cal/OSHA safety regulations.
• Experience with general construction claims process and Caltrans dispute resolution.