CA Class A Licensed Construction Lead – Power & Utilities

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a Senior Construction Program Specialist in California to lead construction oversight for utility and infrastructure projects. You will collaborate across engineering, project management, field services, and customer teams to ensure safe, compliant, and timely project execution.

Ideal candidates have a California Class A license or ability to obtain one and 12+ years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid California Class A license in good standing or ability to obtain one.
• 12+ years of experience in utility, infrastructure, industrial, civil, or power construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction project management, contractor oversight, and field execution.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Successful completion of background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Serve as California Class A licensed contractor representative for applicable projects.
• Provide construction oversight and support for utility, power, and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, field services, and customer teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Review project scopes, schedules, specifications, and construction plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Mentor team members and support continuous process improvement.
• Travel to customer and project sites as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a Senior Construction Program Specialist in California to lead construction oversight for utility and infrastructure projects. You will collaborate across engineering, project management, field services, and customer teams to ensure safe, compliant, and timely project execution.

Ideal candidates have a California Class A license or ability to obtain one and 12+ years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and communication skills.