Construction Manager

Cole Mgtandeng; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical Coverage

Job summary

Cole Management & Engineering seeks an experienced Construction Manager to provide on-site management and oversight of transportation and public works projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will ensure work is safe, on schedule, within budget, and compliant with contract documents and agency standards.

Ideal candidates have Caltrans CM experience and the ability to lead field teams, manage contractor relationships, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders on complex infrastructure

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction management experience on public works/transportation in California.
• Extensive knowledge of Caltrans standards, specifications, procedures.
• Experience managing roadway, streetscape, interchange, and/or utility construction for public agencies.
• Strong scheduling, cost control, contract administration, and claims avoidance skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Excellent field leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with construction management documentation tools and Microsoft Office.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day field management and oversight of active construction projects including roadway rehabilitation, streetscape improvements, interchange construction, and utility infrastructure.
• Monitor contractor performance for compliance with project plans, specifications, permits, and safety requirements.
• Manage and coordinate field inspection staff, ensuring adequate coverage and quality of inspection activities.
• Review and process contractor submittals, RFIs, daily reports, change order requests, and progress pay estimates.
• Conduct and document pre-construction conferences, weekly progress meetings, and final inspections/walk-throughs.
• Coordinate with utility companies, permitting agencies, traffic management teams, and adjacent property owners to resolve field conflicts.
• Identify potential schedule impacts, cost overruns, and constructability issues; recommend corrective actions to the project team.
• Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA safety standards, Caltrans construction procedures, and agency-specific protocols.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation through construction closeout, including punchlists and as-built verification.

Skills

Field leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Construction scheduling

Cost control

Contract administration

MS Office

Caltrans standards

Public works experience

CA driver’s license

OSHA 30

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

CME is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to provide on-site management and oversight of transportation and public works construction projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring construction activities are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in conformance with contract documents and agency standards.

Previous Caltrans and public agency construction management experience is highly desired. The position will require the ability to lead field teams, manage contractor relationships, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders on complex infrastructure projects. The successful candidate may be required to oversee multiple concurrent projects.

Day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Provide day-to-day field management and oversight of active construction projects including roadway rehabilitation, streetscape improvements, interchange construction, and utility infrastructure.
• Monitor contractor performance for compliance with project plans, specifications, permits, and safety requirements.
• Manage and coordinate field inspection staff, ensuring adequate coverage and quality of inspection activities.
• Review and process contractor submittals, RFIs, daily reports, change order requests, and progress pay estimates.
• Conduct and document pre-construction conferences, weekly progress meetings, and final inspections/walk-throughs.
• Coordinate with utility companies, permitting agencies, traffic management teams, and adjacent property owners to resolve field conflicts.
• Identify potential schedule impacts, cost overruns, and constructability issues; recommend corrective actions to the project team.
• Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA safety standards, Caltrans construction procedures, and agency-specific protocols.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation through construction closeout, including punchlists and as-built verification.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management on public works or transportation infrastructure projects in California.
• Extensive knowledge of Caltrans construction standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Experience managing roadway, streetscape, interchange, and/or utility construction projects for public agencies.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, cost control, contract administration, and claims avoidance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Excellent field leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with construction management documentation tools and Microsoft Office.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Hourly: DOE
Full Medical Coverage

Cole Management & Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.