Construction Manager

Harris & Associates•Long Beach, CA

24d•$140 - $160•Hybrid

About The Position

Harris’ Construction Management team oversee projects from inception to completion, focusing on building strong, effective teams adept at managing risk, budget, scope, and schedule to ensure project success. For education, municipal, transportation, and water projects, we represent our clients’ best interests and promote partnering among all project stakeholders. Position Description: Serve as the daily liaison between clients, designers, contractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders. Oversee contractor performance to ensure compliance with construction plans, specifications, budgets, and schedules. Build and maintain strong client and team relationships; address and resolve project issues efficiently. Review engineering drawings and specifications for accuracy, constructability, and completeness. Monitor project progress and verify compliance with plans, materials, and timelines; coordinate with on-site Harris inspectors as needed. Manage and track construction costs against project budget; review, negotiate, and process change orders; participate in claims reviews (if applicable). Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required. Manage project communications and documentation including RFIs, submittals, field directives, clarification letters, change orders, and progress payments, following Harris’ construction management practices

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
6+ years of relevant construction management experience
Proven experience managing IT or technology projects (fiber installation, data centers etc.)
OSHA-10 certification (required within 90 days of hire)

Nice To Haves

Experience leading project teams
Proven ability to foster a collaborative, team-oriented approach to problem-solving
Experience working on fiber installation projects
Experience with RFP and RFQ responses
Strong client management skills
Professional certifications such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

Serve as the daily liaison between clients, designers, contractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
Oversee contractor performance to ensure compliance with construction plans, specifications, budgets, and schedules.
Build and maintain strong client and team relationships; address and resolve project issues efficiently.
Review engineering drawings and specifications for accuracy, constructability, and completeness.
Monitor project progress and verify compliance with plans, materials, and timelines; coordinate with on-site Harris inspectors as needed.
Manage and track construction costs against project budget; review, negotiate, and process change orders; participate in claims reviews (if applicable).
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.
Manage project communications and documentation including RFIs, submittals, field directives, clarification letters, change orders, and progress payments, following Harris’ construction management practices