Construction Manager

The Vertex Companies LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

401(k) with matching

Health & dental insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Vertex Companies LLC is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee all construction activities on a project in the greater San Francisco area. You will coordinate trades, manage field reports, and work closely with the Project Manager to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Travel to job sites around the SF Bay Area is required. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and quality control, with a strong focus on client communication and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with extensive field delivery experience.
• Strong track record coordinating multiple trades and schedules.
• Willingness to travel to SF Bay Area job sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction of all construction activities on a project.
• Schedule subcontracted trades and coordinate site activities.
• Prepare daily field reports, photos, meeting notes and action logs.
• Monitor progress against schedules and look-ahead plans.
• Escalate schedule, quality, or coordination issues to project leadership.
• Support review of payment applications by confirming observed progress.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Scheduling

Leadership

Team coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

8+ years of related experience

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Company Description

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a $180M global consulting firm that integrates strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations facing complex challenges in a world of risk. We embody our core values of embracing lifelong learning, operating with urgency, maximizing value, and driving collaboration to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do and deliver meaningful impact.

Job Description

The Construction Manager provides oversight and direction of all construction activities on a project, including providing direction to and scheduling all subcontracted trades, provides other deliverables and work product for communication to the client, and works closely with the Project Manager to successfully complete construction projects. This position will require travel to the job site around the greater San Francisco area.

Core Responsibilities

• Work Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members
• Observe daily construction activities and document progress, manpower, major work activities, site conditions, constraints, and open issues.
• Prepare daily field reports, photo documentation, meeting notes, action item logs, and other project status updates.
• Monitor construction progress against available schedules, look-ahead plans, and stated restart priorities.
• Identify apparent schedule, quality, coordination, documentation, inspection, or sequencing issues and escalat
• Support review of payment applications/draw requests by confirming observed progress and identifying field conditions relevant to requested payment.
• Attend and participate in project meetings, OAC meetings, site walks, City/AHJ meetings, and workstream coordination meetings as requested.
• Track open items related to RFIs, submittals, inspections, change orders, punch list items, remediation activities, envelope/water intrusion issues, and closeout documentation.
• Responsible for supporting assigned SMD in meeting or exceeding the defined annual budget for the entire practice area/practice division (including revenue generation, overall utilization of assigned resources, and execution of profitable engagement work streams that may be either qualitative or quantitative in nature.)
• Responsible for development and implementation of strategic sales and marketing programs to develop new accounts and retain and expand existing engagements within the practice area to achieve sales goals.
• Effectively delegate assignments to direct reports, instruct and monitor progress, and ensure work product is consistently high quality
• Responsible for supporting assigned manager in meeting or exceeding the defined annual budget for the entire practice area (including proactive creation of work product to meet or exceed defined utilization targets, oversight of execution of profitable technical assignments, and communication with clients as assigned or requested)
• Effectively coordinate with other team members as requested or assigned, able to provide technical work product review, and monitor own progress on assigned tasks or projects, and ensure work product produced by self is consistently high quality
• Support assigned manager in monitoring of all relevant data related to own performance such as individual utilization rate vs target, client deadlines, accurate and timely timesheet data, etc.
• Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals as set forth by company leadership
• Conduct own behavior in a "lead by example" manner, with emphasis on positivity
• Manage own tasks within assigned projects in support of meeting defined objectives and key results (OKRs).
• Travel, as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs.
• Perform quality control of all assigned service delivery and self-generated work product, maintaining an excellent reputation of quality
• Provide feedback to project team leader in a manner that assists with rapid identification and escalation of any client, or technical or operational challenges

Operations

• Be aware of and perform own tasks in a manner that supports the organization's vision and defined business objectives.
• Conduct self and prioritize tasks to work toward achievement of defined profit objectives of assigned projects
• Cooperate in construction of strong cross-functional teams (support staff assignments of self) to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results
• Complete daily tasks consistent with contract requirements and proactively alert assigned manager to any potential challenges or issues
• Ensure compliance of operations with all local, state and Federal (and International, if applicable) regulations, as well as compliance with company policy
• Ensure consistent high quality on deliverables for all individual work product
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Competencies

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, a Master's degree and 6 years of related experience, or 11 years of related experience and no degree.
• Proven track record of independent work product production, communication, and coordination with clients and assigned Supervisor.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical areas
• Technical knowledge and skills necessary to perform responsibilities of role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to perform complex tasks and handle multiple priorities, and have the ability to perform exceptionally under high stress conditions
• Knowledge of computer operations and standard software packages required (spreadsheets, word processing, video conferencing, etc.)
• Knowledge and functional use of Primavera P6 scheduling software a plus
• Knowledge & SkillsExperience in providing reliable work product review as assigned
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers and Supervisors, and clients, subcontractors, and vendors as assigned
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated self-awareness and flexibility in working with a variety of personalities and work styles (colleagues, clients, Assigned Managing Director(s))
• Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditions
• Knowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) required

Additional Information

At VERTEX, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package that rewards performance and supports long-term success. Total compensation includes a base salary and a discretionary variable bonus program, depending on your level. Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, as well as company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage-ensuring peace of mind for you and your family. We offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, empowering employees to build financial security from day one. Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life. At The Vertex Companies, our salary ranges are intentionally designed to support meaningful career growth over time. These ranges allow employees to develop, expand their impact, and increase their earnings as they progress within their job level. A new hire's starting compensation is determined by their experience, geographical location, scope of the role at the time of hire, and Company affordability. Our ranges are structured to reward growth and performance, ensuring there is room for advancement and long-term opportunity.

• $100,000 - $242,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier AA - Sample Locations: NY Metro, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle)
• $92,000 - $223,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier A - Sample Locations: Irvine CA, Middlesex NJ, Tacoma WA, Boston, Alexandria)

Time away matters-so we provide a generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays (with prorated options for eligible part-time employees). At VERTEX, growth never stops. Our signature "Lifetime of Learning" program offers tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education-helping you sharpen your skills and accelerate your career.