Construction Manager 1

CDM Smith • Rancho Cucamonga, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CDM Smith is seeking a Construction Manager 1 to be responsible for the overall field operations of a project, ensuring safety, quality control, scheduling, contract compliance, and customer relations. This role requires the ability to work independently, utilize value judgment without direct supervision, and prepare contract extras and progress payments in collaboration with the Project Manager. The Construction Manager 1 will ensure contractor work is correct, safe, and meets project specifications, while maintaining positive business relations with clients and meeting project schedules. The role also involves providing clear and concise correspondence with clients, maintaining smooth relations with parallel operations within The Perry Group, and adhering to The Perry Group's document control and quality system requirements. Accurate reporting through Daily Reports and Quality Inspection Reports, and monitoring construction schedules are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar technical field.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience with an Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar technical field.
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong computer aptitude to include basic knowledge of Microsoft Office & Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Team player attitude.
• Understanding of building materials and construction methods; knowledge of procedures for construction and ability to read and understand construction documents.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Cost conscious.
• Passionate.
• Works overtime as required.
• An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred knowledge in Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall field operations of a project from the standpoint of safety, quality control, scheduling, contracts, conformances to drawings, specifications, and customer relations.
• Ability to work independently and utilize value judgment without direct supervision.
• Prepares contract extras and progress payments for client approval working with Project Manager.
• Utilizes expertise to ensure contractor work is correct, safe, and meets the intent of the drawings.
• Maintain comfortable business relations with the clients.
• Meet project schedule.
• Provide proper correspondence with clients such that all project issues are handled in a clear, concise and friendly manner.
• Maintain responsive, smooth relations with parallel operation within The Perry Group.
• Maintains on-site records and files per The Perry Group document control requirements.
• Understand The Perry Group Quality Policy Statement.
• Follow the Quality Systems Work Instructions.
• Provide accurate information in the Daily Reports and Quality Inspection Reports.
• Monitoring construction schedule with/for the Construction Manager.

Benefits

• Career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations
• Challenging and progressive work environment
• Support for learning and growth

What This Job Offers

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