Construction Manager

Luster National, Inc.; California (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited flexible time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts (healthcare

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Life insurance and accidental death

Job summary

Luster National, Inc. seeks Construction Managers at multiple levels to support large-scale heavy-civil infrastructure programs across highways, bridges, transit, and airports in California.

You will oversee construction activities, coordinate contractors, enforce safety and quality, and keep work moving in line with project requirements and budgets. This role supports opportunities activated from our talent pool with interviews in advance of upcoming needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years' experience managing large, complex heavy-civil infrastructure projects (>$500M).
• Experience overseeing construction on behalf of an owner or agency and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction-phase leadership from preconstruction through closeout.
• Oversee field execution to ensure compliance with plans, specs, codes, and contract requirements.
• Monitor schedule, scope, budget, and risk management across multiple task orders.
• Manage submittal, RFI, and change order processes with timely resolution and documentation.
• Conduct field inspections and coordinate with safety and QA teams.

Skills

Construction management

Field leadership

Contract administration

Safety compliance

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Bluebeam

eBuilder

Procore

MS Office Suite

Job description

California, USA

Position Title: Construction Manager

About the Positions

Were seeking Construction Managers at various levels to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and airport projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. In this role, you'll oversee construction activities, coordinate contractors, enforce safety and quality, and keep work moving in line with the project requirements and budget.

This post is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need.

Responsibilities

may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide construction-phase leadership from preconstruction through closeout.
• Oversee field execution to ensure all work complies with plans, specifications, codes, and contract requirements.
• Monitor and report on schedule, scope, budget, and risk management activities for multiple task orders.
• Manage submittal, RFI, and change order processes, ensuring timely resolution and accurate documentation.
• Conduct field inspections and coordinate with safety and quality assurance teams to verify compliance.
• Track daily progress, quantities, and cost performance against approved budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate and chair construction progress meetings, site walks, and issue resolution sessions.
• Review contractor schedules for critical path impacts and verify construction sequencing aligns with approved plans.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and third-party stakeholders to keep work aligned and on track.
• Prepare and deliver clear reporting materials, including status updates, risk logs, and resource forecasts.
• Support commissioning, operations readiness, and transition-to-maintenance planning as applicable.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with applicable environmental, quality, and safety standards.

Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to field-level details.
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
• Practical problem-solving skills and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Natural curiosity and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years' experience in successfully managing and overseeing large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience overseeing construction on behalf of an owner or agency, including contractor performance monitoring, change order and claim review, and field issue resolution.
• Working knowledge of construction contract administration, submittals, RFIs, inspection, and quality documentation on publicly funded projects.
• Proficiency with industry standard project and construction management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Bluebeam, eBuilder, Procore, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), or Architect Registration (AIA).
• Experience delivering projects through both traditional and alternative methods (e.g., DB, CM/GC, P3).
• Field experience with inspection, construction coordination, and contractor oversight.
• Familiarity with construction documentation platforms such as e-Builder, Procore, or similar.

Compensation Details

Expected Salary: $130k-$190k/year ($62.50-$91.35/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidates level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal career planning and development program
• $2,500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
• Free personal financial planning services
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.