Construction Manager (TK-12 School District Projects)

Legence • Irvine, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

P2S is seeking a Construction Manager with a minimum of 5 years of direct experience managing TK-12 public school construction projects in California. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of DSA requirements, California public works contracting, occupied campus coordination, and all phases of project delivery from preconstruction through close-out. P2S is a provider of professional engineering services to a broad range of markets, including higher education, healthcare, ports/harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal sectors. Our specialties include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology integration. Our offered services range from engineering and commissioning to construction management. With over 300 dedicated employees, P2S is an internationally recognized leader in many of the key markets we serve. We provide a blend of innovation and technical excellence in delivering green solutions that enhance and sustain the built, natural, and social environments. Currently, we have offices in Long Beach, Seattle, Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Jose.

Requirements

• 5+ years of direct experience managing TK-12 public school construction projects in California.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline
• Strong understanding of DSA requirements, public works construction, and occupied campus coordination is required.
• Experience with constructability review, schedule management, cost control, phasing, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, BIM/REVIT coordination tools, CPM scheduling, and project management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and coordination skills.

Nice To Haves

• CCM, PMP, LEED, or similar industry certifications.
• OSHA 10

Responsibilities

• Participate in design coordination and project planning meetings.
• Perform constructability reviews and coordinate review comments using Bluebeam, REVIT, BIM platforms, or similar tools.
• Support clash detection and interdisciplinary coordination reviews.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, value engineering analyses, and cost reduction recommendations.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, sequencing plans, and campus logistics/phasing strategies.
• Assist with contractor prequalification, bid packaging, procurement coordination, and development of trade scopes.
• Coordinate with District staff, architects, engineers, consultants, utility agencies, and stakeholders.
• Support preparation and administration of bid documents and bid advertisements.
• Coordinate pre-bid job walks, bidder conferences, and issuance of addenda.
• Receive, track, evaluate, and summarize bids against project estimates.
• Assist with contractor interviews, bid evaluations, award recommendations, and contract documentation.
• Verify contractor compliance documentation prior to Notice to Proceed.
• Conduct preconstruction meetings and oversee day-to-day construction activities.
• Manage construction coordination within active and occupied school environments.
• Monitor contractor performance for compliance with project documents, schedule, safety, and quality requirements.
• Manage and track RFIs, submittents, change orders, CCDs, potential change orders, and procurement logs.
• Review contractor schedules and monitor critical path activities and recovery efforts.
• Lead weekly progress meetings and prepare meeting minutes and monthly status reports.
• Review contractor payment applications and support cost control and budget tracking efforts.
• Coordinate with DSA inspectors, testing agencies, consultants, District staff, and school site personnel.
• Support SWPPP coordination and project site logistics management.
• Manage punch list completion and project close-out activities.
• Coordinate turnover of as-built drawings, warranties, attic stock, O&M manuals, and training materials.
• Support District staff training and final inspections.
• Assist with contract reconciliation, Notice of Completion processing, and final payment documentation.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy-up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
• Discount Program: Company-sponsored discount program with savings on multiple lifestyle categories.
• Paid training/professional memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level