Southern California Construction Management Team Leader

Psomas • Santa Ana, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead and grow our Southern California Program & Construction Management practice, overseeing a $18M annual portfolio across transportation, public works, and water/wastewater projects for public agency clients. This is a key leadership role for someone who can develop people, strengthen client trust, drive delivery excellence, and help expand Psomas' presence in the region. You'll lead a successful Southern California program/construction management practice with responsibility for people, delivery, client relationships, and business performance. You'll set the tone for accountability and culture, help teams perform at a high level, and partner across Psomas to deliver strong results for clients and communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in project and construction management overseeing complex projects in Southern California
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and build trusted client relationships
• Demonstrated success leading client pursuits, including proposal development and interview presentations
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams

Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing construction management team. Set clear expectations, coach project and construction managers, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth.
• Oversee delivery across transportation, public works, and water/wastewater projects, ensuring strong performance in scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety while helping teams remove roadblocks and stay aligned.
• Strengthen trusted relationships with Southern California public agencies. Lead pursuits, including proposals and interviews, expand key accounts, and represent Psomas in the market.
• Guide performance for a ~$20M annual portfolio, including staffing, forecasting, budgets, and profitability. Make thoughtful, timely decisions that support both client success and business results.
• Partner with design and technical teams to deliver integrated solutions, improve how we work, and identify opportunities to grow services across Southern California.

Benefits

• An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
• Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.
• 3/2 hybrid schedule.
• Clear pathways, coaching, and leadership development.
• Community-impact projects plus ways to give back.
• Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
• 4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
• 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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees