Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater

Psomas•Los Angeles, CA
•$150,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Own Your Future at Psomas. Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact. As our Construction Manager for our Construction Management team in Southern California, you'll oversee daily construction management activities, work closely with the Owner's Project Manager, and help ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license / Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California strongly preferred; Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification may be accepted in lieu of PE
  • Professional Engineer (PE) / Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California preferred, but not required
  • 10+ years' experience as a Resident Engineer or Construction Manager
  • Knowledge of Construction Management practices including project time management, cost control, documentation, quality management and safety
  • Experience in the construction of pipelines, pump stations, flow control facilities, treatment plants, and hydro-electric facilities
  • Competent with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel; knowledge of Primavera

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary owner representative overseeing, performing, and coordinating daily construction management.
  • Monitor the quality of construction and conformance with plans and specifications, contractor safety implementation, project progress, budget, and schedule.
  • Administer construction contracts, including review of contractor schedules, responding to claims received from contractors, documenting project progress, and answering requests for information, submittavits, and change orders.
  • Interact with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies, including leading meetings and generating correspondence. Lead resolution of day-to-day construction issues.
  • Initiate change proposals for design team review and approval, estimate costs of changes, negotiate costs with contractors, and determine monthly progress payments.
  • Direct and supervise field construction activities and staff, material testing, surveying, and field contract administration. Coordinate and manage all Psomas sub-consultants.
  • Create daily reports, monitor the daily reports of staff, and recommend acceptance to the Owner's Project Manager.

Benefits

  • Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Clear pathways, coaching, and leadership development
  • Collaborative teams that invest in your development
  • Support water and wastewater infrastructure projects with regional impact
  • 4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
  • Career pathing, training + professional development
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