Construction Management (CM) NorCal Team Lead

Kennedyjenks; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive PTO and holiday plan

Job summary

Kennedyjenks is hiring a Northern California Construction Leader for their Sacramento office. This role requires expertise in construction management with a focus on water and wastewater projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience, proven business development skills, and a strong understanding of the Northern California market.

This is a unique leadership opportunity to build a team within an entrepreneurial environment backed by a reputable firm, alongside significant benefits and a competitive salary range of $185,000 to $275,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience.
• PE license or ability to obtain within one year required.
• Deep understanding of the Northern California market.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth by identifying and winning new CM opportunities.
• Build and lead a high-performing team.
• Oversee project execution including scope and client satisfaction.

Skills

Business development

Project delivery

Team leadership

Strong communication

Construction management

Education

BS or MS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Northern California Construction Leader (Water/Wastewater)

Job Description

Kennedy Jenks is experiencing strong, sustained growth in our Construction Management practice, with a steady stream of opportunities across the Bay Area and Sacramento. We’ve built a high‑performing team, developed trusted client relationships, and established a solid presence in the market, creating a foundation that’s ready to scale.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth in a high‑demand market by identifying, pursuing, and winning new CM opportunities
• Leverage your local relationships and reputation to expand our presence across municipal and private sector clients
• Build and lead a high‑performing team, mentoring staff and scaling resources to meet growing demand
• Operate in a seller‑doer leadership capacity, managing key projects while driving business development
• Partner closely with internal leaders to strategically position projects, develop winning proposals, and secure key pursuits
• Collaborate across regions, including with our Southern California CM leadership, on hiring strategy and team development
• Oversee project execution, including scope, schedule, staffing, and client satisfaction
• Represent Kennedy Jenks in the local market through industry involvement and relationship building

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the Northern California market with established client relationships
• Proven success in business development, project delivery, and team leadership
• Experience in construction management across water, wastewater, pipeline, stormwater, or related infrastructure
• A builder’s mindset, someone energized by growth, opportunity, and creating something bigger
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead both people and projects effectively
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience
• BS or MS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar
• PE license or ability to obtain within one year required
• Familiarity with alternative delivery methods (GCCM, PDB, DB) is a plus

What Makes This Role Different

• Immediate impact – Step into a market with more work than we can currently support
• True leadership opportunity – Build and shape a team, not just manage one
• Strong foundation – Established clients, trusted reputation, and proven delivery teams
• Entrepreneurial environment – Backed by a firm that supports growth, innovation, and autonomy
• Meaningful work – Deliver critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects that matter to communities

Benefits Summary

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional registration support
• Competitive PTO and holiday plan
• Other benefits and programs

The salary range for this position is anticipated to be $185,000 to $275,000, and may vary based on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location. This position is also eligible for our annual performance based bonus program.

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.