Resident Engineer / Construction Manager

Psomas • Chico, CA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Resident Engineer/Construction Manager Own Your Future at Psomas Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact. As our Resident Engineer/Construction Manager for our Construction Management Team in Northern California, you will manage the construction of public works infrastructure projects in Chico, the Northern Sacramento Valley, and surrounding areas. Working as an owner's representative, you will help clients navigate decisions, and keep teams aligned from pre-construction through closeout. Your leadership will help keep these projects compliant, aligned with quality standards, safely constructed, and built to serve the people who rely on them every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Prior experience supporting construction management, resident engineering, and/or owner's representative services for public works or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of construction administration, contract documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, claims, schedules, and project controls.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and construction management software.
• Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and support pursuit efforts for future CM opportunities.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel between project sites and offices.
• Ability to work on active construction sites, including field offices, uneven surfaces, varying weather, and common construction hazards.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) designation and/or an Engineer in Training (EIT) certification with equivalent directly relevant experience and the ability to obtain licensure may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day field activities, contract administration, project documentation, and stakeholder coordination on projects that may include roads, water/wastewater, bridges, structures, and capital improvements.
• Provide pre-construction services including bid-ability/constructability reviews, pre-construction meetings, and bidding services.
• Provide contract administration, review contractor schedules, respond to contractor claims, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Monitor field activities and contractor performance for compliance with approved plans, specifications, budget, schedule, safety expectations, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with clients, owners, contractors, design teams, inspectors, subconsultants, utilities, and agencies while leading project meetings.
• Address field issues, potential change orders, schedule impacts, and project risks with a fair, practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Coordinate inspectors, materials testing resources, subconsultants, and field staff to support accurate documentation and successful project delivery.

Benefits

• Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match
• Clear pathways, coaching, and leadership development
• Collaborative teams that invest in your development
• Community-impact projects plus ways to give back
• Pay Range: $145,000 - $208,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
• Vehicle Benefit: Auto allowance or company-provided vehicle
• Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
• Time Off: 3-4 weeks PTO (depending on experience) plus 8 paid holidays
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

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