Aviation & Infrastructure Construction Lead (CA)

T.Y. Lin International; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

TYLin is seeking a Construction Manager to support growth in its Aviation and Infrastructure Sector in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role focuses on leading project execution, field oversight, and contract administration for airport, heavy paving, and major utility projects.

Based in Northern California, you will supervise project teams, mentor staff, coordinate with clients and agencies, and drive safety, QA/QC, and on-time delivery across complex infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 12+ years of experience in Project/Construction Management activities, including managing construction field teams and field inspections.
• Demonstrated experience in Aviation construction (airside/landside paving, runway/taxiway rehabilitation) and heavy civil infrastructure (deep utilities, wet/dry utility relocation, major earthwork).
• Familiarity with local Northern California agencies and applicable FAA/local specifications and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with Sector Leadership and key management personnel to identify and pursue aviation and infrastructure projects.
• Serve as Project Manager / Resident Engineer on assigned projects, assuming full financial, staffing, scope, schedule, and safety management responsibilities.
• Conduct construction supervision, field inspection, and daily observation of contractor operations for complex heavy paving and utility installations.
• Coordinate between field inspectors and contractor representatives to supervise the work being performed and testing being conducted.
• Monitor the progress of the work and report any major deviations from schedule, contract price, or quantity of the work.
• Manage client expectations and assure client satisfaction related to major municipal and airport authority projects.
• Coordinate with airport operations, utility companies, involved government agencies, and public outreach teams with respect to all aspects of construction sequencing and closures.
• Track submittals, RFIs, and change orders by contractors to ensure reviews and approvals are in place prior to construction.
• Maintain rigorous records, books, and accounting records relevant to costs incurred during the performance of the work, including tracking additional services and out-of-scope work.
• Perform final inspection, preparation of punch lists, contract completion, final acceptance, and close-out procedures.
• Supervise, coach, and train team members, field inspectors, and junior project managers.
• Responsible for project quality, ensuring QA/QC processes are strictly completed on each project.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

TYLin is seeking a Construction Manager to support growth in its Aviation and Infrastructure Sector in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role focuses on leading project execution, field oversight, and contract administration for airport, heavy paving, and major utility projects.

Based in Northern California, you will supervise project teams, mentor staff, coordinate with clients and agencies, and drive safety, QA/QC, and on-time delivery across complex infrastructure programs.