Construction Manager

GFT; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Benefits package

401(k) plan

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive pay

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Construction Services team in the Concord area. You will oversee construction management and inspection services across a range of projects, ensuring on-time delivery, within budget, while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes leadership of field teams, coordination with partners, and rigorous reporting. With 10+ years of experience in transit/rail/highways, you will drive meetings, change orders, RFIs, schedules, and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Construction Manager and/or Resident Engineer on transit, rail and highways.
• 10+ years of experience in the field.
• CCM certification preferred.
• Experience with Primavera P6 preferred.
• 10-hour OSHA Safety course preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess a driver’s license to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents project meetings with clients.
• Manages construction field personnel, including teaming partners.
• Negotiates and approves construction change orders.
• Responds to RFIs.
• Prepares proposals and presentations.
• Prepares and monitors project schedules and budgets.
• Prepares and issues reports and correspondence.
• Approves quantities for measurement and payment purposes.
• Approves construction payment applications.
• Resolves technical issues.
• Performs constructability reviews and value engineering studies.
• Leads Risk Management assessments.
• Prepares and monitors Quality Control and Assurance Plans.
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Construction management

Resident Engineer

Team leadership

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

OSHA 10

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Construction Services team in the Concord area! At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

With little or no supervision, acts as Owner Agent to provide construction management and inspection services for a wide variety of projects that may include, transportation and transit facilities. Performs assignments that may not be clearly defined and requires the development of construction documents, procedures, and criteria. Performs oversight of multiple projects simultaneously.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Conducts and documents project meetings with clients.
• Manages construction field personnel, including teaming partners.
• Negotiates and approves construction change orders.
• Responds to Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Prepares proposals and presentations.
• Prepares and monitors project schedules and budgets.
• Prepares and issues reports and correspondence.
• Approves quantities for measurement and payment purposes.
• Approves construction payment applications.
• Resolves technical issues.
• Performs constructability reviews and value engineering studies.
• Leads Risk Management assessments.
• Prepares and monitors Quality Control and Assurance Plans.
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Experience as a Construction Manager and/or Resident Engineer on transit and rail and highways.
• 10+ years’ experience.

What We Prefer You Bring

• CCM preferred
• Experience with Primavera P6 preferred.
• 10-hour OSHA Safety course preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess a driver’s license to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $160,000- $190,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location

Dublin ; San Francisco ; Stockton ; San Jose ; Roseville ; Concord

Core Business Hours

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status

Full-Time

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.