Construction Manager

Luster National•Los Angeles, CA

24d

About The Position

Luster is building a talent pool for future Construction Manager openings supporting large, complex heavy-civil infrastructure programs. Projects may include highways, roads, bridges, bus and rail transit, international airports, and water/wastewater infrastructure, delivered through traditional and alternative delivery methods. This is advance recruiting for future roles rather than a specific currently available opportunity; selected candidates may be activated in the specialty-area talent pool and notified first when a project need arises. Construction Managers oversee an assigned construction package or group of contracts from preconstruction through closeout. They administer contracts, monitor contractor performance, and keep cost, schedule, quality, and safety issues visible and addressed. Roles are available at varying skill levels, with scope and complexity increasing with experience. The stated expected salary range is $130,000–$200,000 per year ($63–$96 per hour). Luster notes that actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, and other circumstances. The company describes an inclusive work environment and states that qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Positions may be subject to background checks and drug testing after a conditional offer, as permitted by applicable regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, construction engineering, engineering technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years of construction management experience on large (>$500 million), complex heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
Experience overseeing contractor performance on behalf of an owner or agency, including field issue resolution and follow-through on non-conformance.
Experience administering construction contracts on publicly funded work, including submittals, requests for information, change orders, and payment applications.
Experience evaluating change proposals and contractor pricing for entitlement, cost impact, and schedule impact.
Ability to review critical path method (CPM) schedules for critical path, logic, and sequencing, and assess schedule effects of changes and delays.
Working knowledge of construction safety and quality assurance requirements on public infrastructure projects, including OSHA construction standards.
Experience with industry-standard construction management and scheduling software, such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Unifier, or Kahua.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
Curiosity, problem-solving ability, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, construction engineering, or engineering technology.
Active professional certifications or licenses such as CCM (CMAA), PMP (PMI), PE, and/or OSHA 30-Hour Construction.
Experience serving as the owner’s lead construction manager on a construction package exceeding $100 million in value.
Experience overseeing construction across multiple concurrent contracts or task orders on a program exceeding $1 billion in construction value.
Experience overseeing a highway, roadway, or bridge package, including structural work such as deep foundations, falsework, and girder erection.
Experience overseeing construction in an active rail transit corridor, on an operating airport, or at a water or wastewater treatment or conveyance facility.
Experience leading construction management and inspection staff on an owner’s program team, including inspector assignments and performance feedback.
Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Responsibilities

Oversee contractor performance for an assigned construction package or group of contracts from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring work conforms to plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
Administer construction contracts, including submittals, requests for information, notices, and correspondence, and maintain complete records for audits and claim reviews.
Evaluate change proposals and contractor pricing for entitlement, technical merit, cost impact, and schedule impact, and recommend actionable positions.
Review baseline and updated schedules for critical path, logic, and sequencing, and quantify the effect of delays and changes on contract completion dates.
Coordinate inspection, materials testing, and quality assurance staff, and verify installed work and submitted quantities against approved documents before payment.
Monitor contractor safety and environmental compliance with contract requirements, permit conditions, OSHA requirements, and agency requirements, escalating non-conforming conditions to resolution.
Track cost, progress, and quantities against approved budgets and schedules, and forecast contract outcomes to support timely program decisions.
Chair progress meetings, site walks, and issue-resolution sessions with contractors, designers of record, and third parties, driving open items to documented closure.
Coordinate construction interfaces with utility owners, railroads, adjacent contracts, and airport or transit operations groups to maintain facilities in service during construction phasing.
Document field conditions, directives, and determinations, and support responses to potential-claim notices and dispute resolution.
Oversee closeout, including punch-list resolution, record-document and as-built turnover, warranty documentation, and support for commissioning and transition to operations and maintenance.