Senior Project Manager - Engineering and CM

Brown and Caldwell•San Jose, CA

4d•$126,000 - $172,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BROWN AND CALDWELL IS SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED CONSTRUCTION MANAGER TO SUPPORT AND GROW OUR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PRACTICE THROUGHOUT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. THIS UNIQUE SELLER-DOER POSITION COMBINES APPROXIMATELY 50% CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROJECT DELIVERY AND 50% BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL SERVE AS A TRUSTED OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE AND CONSTRUCTION ADVISOR WHILE ACTIVELY DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MUNICIPAL AGENCIES, UTILITIES, CONTRACTORS, AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS TO EXPAND BROWN AND CALDWELL'S CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES. THE ROLE WILL BE FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING GROWTH IN THE BAY AREA AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MARKETS WHILE DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON WATER, WASTEWATER, UTILITY, AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.

Requirements

15+ years of construction management, utility, infrastructure, heavy civil, or public works experience.
Demonstrated experience managing large capital construction programs and projects.
Experience serving in construction manager, resident engineer, owner's representative, field engineer, or project manager roles.
Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, cost controls, change management, and claims avoidance.
Proven ability to build trusted relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently while supporting regional growth initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Utility, water, wastewater, energy, or public infrastructure experience.
Experience with municipal agencies and public procurement processes.
California client relationships within the Bay Area and Northern California markets.
Experience supporting pursuit strategy and business development activities.
Professional Engineer, CCM, PMP, DBIA, CM-LEAN, or related certification.

Responsibilities

Lead quality control and assurance efforts across multiple projects.
Oversee subcontractor performance and resolve any issues.
Develop detailed project scopes and objectives in collaboration with construction execution team.
Analyze project progress and provide strategic recommendations.
Optimize project schedules and resource allocation.
Manage RFIs and ensure timely resolution of all inquiries.
Lead change management initiatives and ensure smooth transitions.
Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, industry standards and regulations.
Oversee successful closeout activities for contractors or subcontractors.
Completion of closeout manuals, including final operations and maintenance manuals.
Management of non-conformance process and reporting to ensure the highest quality delivery.
Provide leadership for health and safety to ensure all employees and subcontractors are meeting company health and safety requirements.
Reporting of subcontractor and vendor budget performance and change management.
Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.