Assistant Construction Manager

The Beach • Long Beach, CA

9h

About The Position

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives. As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer. Job Summary Under the minimal or no supervision of the Manager of Construction Services (MCS), or Construction Manager (CM), the Assistant Construction Manager (ACM) works independently or in conjunction with the MCS/CM to simultaneously manage the construction of numerous, public works governed construction projects utilizing outside contractors and our Facilities Management construction staff. These projects include, major capital, minor capital, deferred maintenance, capital renewal, department, and other improvement projects, and will utilize various funding sources including state, enterprise funds, auxiliaries, grants, department funds, and donations.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of construction practices and procedures including scheduling (CPM, etc.) Field Instructions, Change Orders, Time and Materials, Cost Loaded Schedules, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of construction engineering methods, practices, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of building, plumbing, mechanical, fire, electrical, Title 24 (ADA), latest edition of the California Building and Safety Codes, State and Federal Codes, local ordinances, and other applicable codes.
• Ability to work independently to identify difficult construction issues, develop and negotiate solutions that represent the best interests of and minimizes risk to the University.
• Ability to understand complex problems and situations, develop strategies and recommendations to benefit the project and the University.
• Able to work on multiple and complex projects simultaneously.
• Thorough understanding of personal productivity (Word, Excel, etc.) and specialized software utilized for construction management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the University and the University’s interest in a professional and conscientious manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and communicate effectively with diverse campus groups, contractors, and individuals, and bring consensus and resolution to problems.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• A working knowledge of Public Works laws, design and construction ordinances, and other regulations applicable to building, construction, maintenance and repair including building codes for the State of California, fire codes, ADA regulations, industry standards and regulations.
• Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
• Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
• Required bachelor’s degree, preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related fields.
• Required at least three (3) years of progressively responsible construction contract management experience in the role of project manager, construction manager, project engineer, or project inspector

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Design/Bid/Build, Design/Build and CM@Risk construction delivery methods is preferred.
• Preferred experience working in a university or large institutional setting or public works environment, with public sector, low bid, design build, and job order contracting experience.
• Preferred LEED AP BD+C.
• Preferred DBIA certification.
• Preferred CCM certification.
• Preferred CASp certification
• Required Valid California driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Independently, or under the supervision of the MCS/CM, oversees all project related documents.
• Oversees or otherwise ensues that the appropriate project logs are updated to reflect any changes in the status of the processing of document for the project.
• Independently, or under the supervision of the MCS/CM, is responsible for the day-to-day construction management and administration of various construction projects, regardless of size, contracting method, or funding source.
• Determines, consults, and coordinates with the Inspectors, for all required inspections and testing required for the project.
• Reviews change order requests, submittals, RFI’s, etc., and works with the Project Engineer, when applicable, to determine the validity, ensure that the cost is fair, and looks at all the impacts that the proposed change order request might have.

Benefits

• Employees with a .50 FTE appointment exceeding six months and one day are eligible for full benefits.
• Eligible employees have access to this comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
• Generous Paid Time Off : Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage : A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans to suit your needs.
• Retirement Plans : Participation in CalPERS defined benefit plan and access to voluntary savings plans like 403(b), 401(k), and 457.
• Educational Benefits : Tuition fee waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Perks : Access to wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and various insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level