Assistant Construction Manager - Wastewater

Psomas•Sunnyvale, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Psomas is a 100% employee-owned firm seeking an Assistant Construction Manager for its Construction Management Team in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role will support the delivery of significant water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment plant upgrades, pipelines, pump stations, and recycled water facilities. The position involves working as an owner's representative, collaborating with public agencies, contractors, engineers, and stakeholders on heavy civil and utility infrastructure projects. Candidates must reside locally or be able to commute daily to project sites in Sunnyvale and/or Union City. Future assignments may vary.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM); or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification with the ability to obtain professional licensure within two years
5+ years of experience supporting construction management, resident engineering, owner's representative services, or design of public works, water/wastewater, or heavy civil infrastructure projects
Experience with water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities, recycled water systems, pipelines, pump stations, industrial facilities, power generation, petrochemical, or similar process infrastructure projects
Knowledge of construction administration, contract documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project controls for municipal projects
Ability to work on-site in active construction environments, including walking uneven surfaces, climbing, and exposure to varying site conditions

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting large-scale public infrastructure projects and/or capital improvement programs is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Support field construction activities on large-scale capital improvement projects, overseeing contractor performance, quality, safety, schedule adherence, and compliance with contract requirements.
Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, meeting documentation, and project correspondence to support effective project controls and contract administration.
Monitor project schedules, budgets, and construction progress while identifying potential risks, conflicts, and delays and supporting timely resolutions.
Work closely with public agency clients, contractors, design consultants, utility providers, and regulatory stakeholders to maintain alignment and facilitate successful project delivery.
Participate in construction meetings, evaluate field conditions, support issue resolution, and contribute to practical solutions that keep projects moving forward.