Construction Manager

Schnabel Engineering•Sacramento, CA

9d•$145,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Schnabel is seeking a Construction Manager to support their Tunnels Business Unit (TBU) Program Management and Construction Management practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant tunnel and underground infrastructure projects alongside industry leaders, contributing to complex infrastructure challenges with creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative mindset. The position allows for professional growth while working on technically demanding projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
5–8 years of construction management or field engineering experience on tunnel, underground, or heavy civil projects.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, geotechnical reports, specifications, and contract requirements.
Working knowledge of CPM scheduling, production tracking, and schedule updates.
Experience with Oracle Primavera Unifier, Primavera P6, e-Builder, Procore, and Microsoft Office.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work on active construction sites and underground environments, including confined spaces, uneven terrain, and variable weather conditions.
Ability to work extended or non-standard hours as required by project demands.
Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check.
Ability to pass a pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
Experience with TBM, SEM/NATM, or cut-and-cover tunneling methods.
Prior experience supporting large, technically complex infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities

Provide daily on-site construction management support and oversight for tunnel and underground infrastructure projects, including excavation, ground support, shafts, tunnel linings, structural concrete, and associated surface works.
Support Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Design-Bid-Build, and Design-Build delivery methods through constructability reviews, sequencing evaluations, and early work package coordination.
Support the projects and TBU leadership with administration of construction contracts, including review of submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor correspondence.
Perform field verification of installed work and reconcile contractor payment applications with observed progress, quantities, and schedule of values.
Review contractor baseline schedules, updates, and recovery schedules and validate reported progress against field observations.
Assist with evaluation and negotiation of change orders and field modifications related to differing site conditions, constructability challenges, and design refinements.
Monitor construction activities for compliance with plans, specifications, safety requirements, environmental permits, and geotechnical recommendations.
Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing site-specific safety plans and participating in safety meetings.
Coordinate with inspectors, contractors, designers, utility owners, and agency stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain effective project execution.