Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Construction Manager, Transit, ANS
THE WORK:
- You’ll act as the Owner’s representative in all aspects of project delivery.
- You’ll provide executive‑level oversight of construction activities, staff, and consultants.
- You’ll serve as a primary advisor to Client executive leadership, supporting strategic decisions and issue resolution.
- You’ll lead and direct Resident Engineers, inspectors, project controls personnel, and support staff.
- You’ll maintain full accountability for project‑wide safety performance.
- You’ll ensure protection of Client employees, State personnel, contractor staff, and the traveling public at all times.
- You’ll drive a proactive safety culture targeting zero lost‑time incidents.
- You’ll oversee contractor safety programs, audits, and incident‑response protocols.
- You’ll lead all aspects of construction execution from mobilization through closeout.
- You’ll ensure alignment with project scope, contractual requirements, and Client objectives.
- You’ll monitor and manage schedule and budget performance, reporting directly to executive leadership.
- You’ll identify and mitigate project risks, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- You’ll oversee coordination across engineering, construction, and operational interfaces.
- You’ll provide senior‑level oversight of contract administration, claims, and change management.
- You’ll lead negotiation and resolution of complex change orders and contractor claims.
- You’ll ensure strict conformance with all Client contract documents, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- You’ll advise Client leadership on contractual risks and commercial strategies.
- You’ll oversee and integrate all project functions, including engineering/design coordination, construction management, QA/QC, materials testing, environmental compliance (CEQA/NEPA), third‑party coordination, and community outreach.
- You’ll lead constructability reviews and provide strategic input on design packages.
- You’ll provide executive oversight of CPM scheduling, phasing, and sequencing strategies.
- You’ll validate cost controls, forecasts, and contingency management.
- You’ll direct recovery planning and schedule‑acceleration strategies when required.
- You’ll represent the Client in public forums, community meetings, and interagency coordination.
- You’ll maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and key stakeholders.
- You’ll coordinate with transit operations to minimize disruptions to service.
- Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
- With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
$180,000 - $210,000 a year
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration or another related field
- Minimum 18+ years of construction management experience, with a strong focus on large-scale infrastructure or transit projects
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects valued at $50M+ (preferably significantly larger)
- Minimum 5+ years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Lead CM, Deputy PM, or PM)
- Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in the management of major construction contracts of similar size and scope
- Valid California Class C driver’s license
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Professional Engineer (PE), CCM, or PMP certification
- Experience with FTA-funded projects, including compliance (Buy America/BABA)
- Experience with rail systems or complex transit infrastructure
- Familiarity with EV charging infrastructure projects
- Proven experience acting as an Owner’s Representative or in a client-facing consulting role Deep knowledge of:
• California public works contracting
• Transit project delivery (rail, bus, or facilities)
• Contract administration, claims, and change management
San Francisco, CA
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