Construction Manager

Austin NAWIC; California (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited flexible time off

Paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Professional development stipend

Job summary

National Association of Women in Construction is seeking a Construction Manager in California to oversee large, complex heavy civil projects, from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage contracts, schedules, safety, and quality while coordinating with utilities, rail, and airport partners.

The role requires 10+ years of CM experience on major projects, strong communication, and proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in CM/CE or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 10+ years in CM on large, complex heavy-civil projects.
• Experience overseeing contractor performance and field issue resolution.
• Experience administering construction contracts (submittals, RFIs, change orders).
• Familiarity with CPM schedules and critical path assessment.
• Proficient with Office 365 suite and common productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor performance from preconstruction through closeout.
• Administer contracts, submittals, RFIs, notices, and correspondence.
• Evaluate change proposals for entitlement, cost, and schedule impact.
• Review baseline schedules for critical path and delays.
• Coordinate QA/QC, inspections, and material testing.
• Monitor safety and environmental compliance; elevate issues.
• Track costs and forecast budget and schedule outcomes.
• Lead progress meetings, site walks, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate interfaces with utilities, railroads, and airport ops.
• Oversee closeout, punch list, and turnover activities.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Master's degree in construction management (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Unifier

Kahua

Job description

California, USA

Position Title: Construction Manager

About the Positions

We’re seeking Construction Managers to support large, complex heavy civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (bus and rail), aviation (international airports), and water/wastewater projects delivered through both traditional and alternative delivery methods. Youll oversee an assigned construction package or group of contracts from preconstruction through closeout, hold the work to the contract documents, and keep cost, schedule, quality, and safety visible so field issues get resolved before they turn into claims.

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

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Note: We are seeking candidates of various skill levels, and the following responsibilities represent the core of these roles. Scope and complexity increase with experience level.

• Oversee contractor performance across an assigned construction package or group of contracts from preconstruction through closeout, and hold the work to the plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Administer the construction contract, including submittals, requests for information, notices, and correspondence, and keep the record complete enough to stand up under audit and claim review.
• Evaluate change proposals and contractor pricing for entitlement, technical merit, cost impact, and schedule impact, and recommend a position the program can act on.
• Review baseline and update schedules for critical path, logic, and sequencing, and quantify the effect of delays and changes on the contract completion date.
• Coordinate the programs inspection, materials testing, and quality assurance staff, and verify that installed work and submitted quantities match approved documents before payment.
• Monitor contractor safety and environmental compliance against the contract, permit conditions, and applicable OSHA and agency requirements, and elevate non-conforming conditions to resolution.
• Track cost, progress, and quantities against the approved budget and schedule, and forecast where the contract lands so the program can act while options are still open.
• Chair progress meetings, site walks, and issue resolution sessions with the contractor, the designer of record, and third parties, and drive open items to documented closure.
• Coordinate interfaces with utility owners, railroads, adjacent contracts, and airport or transit operations groups so construction phasing keeps facilities in service.
• Document field conditions, directives, and determinations, and support the programs response to notices of potential claim and dispute resolution.
• Oversee closeout, including punch list resolution, record document and as-built turnover, warranty documentation, and support for commissioning and transition to operations and maintenance.

Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
• Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in construction management, civil engineering, construction engineering, or engineering technology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of construction management experience for large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience overseeing contractor performance on behalf of an owner or agency, including field issue resolution and non-conformance follow-through.
• Experience administering construction contracts, including submittals, requests for information, change orders, and payment applications on publicly funded work.
• Experience evaluating change proposals and contractor pricing for entitlement, cost impact, and schedule impact.
• Ability to review CPM schedules for critical path, logic, and sequencing, and to assess the schedule effect of changes and delays.
• Working knowledge of construction safety and quality assurance requirements on public infrastructure projects, including OSHA construction standards.
• Experience with industry standard construction management and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Unifier, Kahua, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in construction management, civil engineering, construction engineering, or engineering technology.
• Active professional certifications and licenses such as CCM (CMAA), PMP (PMI), PE, and/or OSHA 30-Hour Construction (OSHA).
• Experience serving as the owners lead construction manager on a package exceeding $100M in construction value.
• Experience overseeing construction across multiple concurrent contracts or task orders on a program exceeding $1B in construction value.
• Experience overseeing a highway, roadway, or bridge package, including structural work such as deep foundations, falsework, and girder erection.
• Experience overseeing construction in an active rail transit corridor, on an operating airport, or at a water or wastewater treatment or conveyance facility.
• Experience leading construction management and inspection staff on an owners program team, including inspector assignment and performance feedback.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Compensation Details

Expected Salary: $130k-$200k/year ($63-$96/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 and years 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans

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.

Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes from any third-party. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.