Construction Manager (Camarillo)

Legence • Camarillo, CA

1d • $145,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

P2S|CMTA is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for a five-month contract beginning in January 2027. The role supports a public-sector client with day-to-day management, contract administration, and technical oversight of a municipal facility modernization project in Camarillo, California. The Construction Manager will serve as the principal field representative, working onsite five days per week and willing to travel or stay near the project location to meet the onsite schedule.

The Construction Manager will work in close coordination with the Client’s Project Manager, supporting project delivery from RFP and tendering through construction, commissioning, and close-out. The role includes coordinating design-build contractors, the Engineer of Record, facilities personnel, and other stakeholders; reviewing project documentation and payment applications; overseeing field progress and construction coordination; and helping control project scope, cost, schedule, safety, and operational disruption.

P2S|CMTA describes itself as a provider of professional engineering and construction management services across multiple markets, with more than 400 employees on the West Coast. The company highlights innovation and technical excellence in delivering green solutions. The position offers a salary range of $145,000–$160,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Five to ten years of construction management experience.
• Construction management experience in the public sector on municipal projects.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in Camarillo, California, five days per week and to travel or stay near the project location as needed.
• Current U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience managing commercial HVAC modernizations, plant overhauls, or complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) infrastructure projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Client’s Project Manager on day-to-day project management and delivery.
• Oversee the initial RFP process and assist with tendering RFPs.
• Solicit technical input from the Owner’s Engineer and provide objective opinions on the merits of RFP responses.
• Serve as the primary conduit among the Design-build team, Engineer of Record, Facilities, and other stakeholders; log, track, and route project correspondence.
• Coordinate and process contractor Requests for Information (RFIs) and material and equipment submittals.
• Screen submittals for completeness and specification compliance before forwarding them to the EOR for formal design approval.
• Identify project variations, review changed field conditions, and evaluate contractor change-order requests.
• Conduct cost and scope negotiations with contractors on behalf of the client to mitigate change orders and control budget growth.
• Review monthly contractor payment applications in detail and verify physical progress onsite.
• Provide formal opinions to the Client’s Project Manager on reported percent-complete figures against the approved schedule of values.
• Validate project scope, construction schedules, temporary HVAC provisions, site access plans, and safety protocols before work begins.
• Coordinate building occupants and the active construction team to minimize operational disruption.
• Work directly with contractors and subcontractors to mitigate field conflicts and implement construction phasing.
• Review contractor daily reports and monitor field activities for alignment with City Standards and Codes.
• Administer weekly stakeholder meetings, track action items, and maintain open communication.
• Coordinate and facilitate project close-out, including initial punch-list walks and compiling deficiencies with the design-build team.
• Oversee system start-up and functional testing with the specialized commissioning division.
• Collect close-out documents and ensure O&M manuals, warranties, and training logs are packaged for the internal team’s final execution.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar company matching up to 4% of eligible pay, with immediate vesting.
• Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program, and accident and illness coverage.
• Employer-provided basic life insurance and AD&D coverage valued at $50,000, with an option for voluntary additional coverage.
• Flexible non-accrual vacation.
• Company holidays per policy.
• Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
• Company-sponsored discount program with savings in multiple lifestyle categories.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid training and professional memberships.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed