Construction Management Services - Section Leader

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Construction Management Services Section Leader in California to lead, mentor, and grow a CMS team. You will oversee project delivery, including schedules, budgets, and safety compliance, in a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

The role emphasizes staff development, client interaction, and proposal work, with preference for a CCM or PE and 10+ years of experience in construction management.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team within the CMS Business Class.
• Manage workload and adjust staff assignments as needed to deliver quality products.
• Provide oversight and mentorship on projects.
• Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel.
• Support hiring initiatives for the CMS Business Class.
• Participate in business development, including client interaction and proposals.

Skills

Strong communication

Listening skills

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Leadership and organizational skills

Active participant in employee-owned文化

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

In the role of Construction Management Services Section Leader, we'll count on you to:

Lead, mentor, and support a team within the CMS Business Class

Manage workload and adjust staff assignments as needed to deliver quality products

Provide oversight and mentorship on projects

Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel

Support hiring initiatives for the CMS Business Class

Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections

Implement, monitor and support company policy

Support project management activities including planning, directing and monitoring

Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, progress reports, budgets, and schedule management reports

Ensure subcontractor compliance with the Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections

Coordinate local bidding efforts

Take responsibility for project setup and temporary facilities

Participate in business development, including client interaction, proposal development, and participation in professional societies

Support implementing QA/QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel as established by BC leadership

Mentor local project staff that are less experienced Project Managers to help develop their professional growth.

Be active in recruitment and hiring

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.

Certified Construction Manager (CCM) by Construction Management Association of America

Professional Engineer in California

This position is subject to a preemployment drug screen.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-California-Folsom

Other Locations

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Field Services

Job Posting

Oct 1, 2026

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