Construction Manager

GEI Consultants, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-Competitive Compensation

Hybrid Work Schedules Available

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. is looking for a Construction Manager/Resident Engineer in San Diego, California. This role involves overseeing complex heavy civil infrastructure projects, including pipelines and reservoirs, and serving as the owner’s representative. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and at least five years of construction management experience. Benefits include competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development within a vibrant culture focused on sustainability and diversity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil construction management experience.
• Experience with infrastructure projects involving pipelines or dams.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, scheduling, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities from preconstruction through closeout.
• Monitor contractor performance for safety, quality, schedule, and cost compliance.
• Serve as liaison between contractors, engineers, agencies, and stakeholders.

Skills

Construction management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Conflict resolution

Cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Construction Manager/Resident Engineer to oversee construction of complex heavy civil infrastructure projects including pipelines, pump stations, tanks and reservoirs, dams, levees, and groundwater wells. This position serves as the owner’s representative during construction and ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract documents and regulatory requirements.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage a team in the successful management of construction activities from preconstruction through closeout.
• Interpret and enforce plans, specifications, permits, and contract requirements.
• Oversee construction of pipelines, pump stations, tanks, dams, levees, and groundwater wells.
• Monitor contractor performance for safety, quality, schedule, and cost compliance.
• Review pay applications, change orders, claims, and time extensions.
• Enforce OSHA safety requirements and environmental compliance (SWPPP, dewatering, excavation).
• Coordinate inspections, testing, RFIs, submittals, and quality documentation.
• Serve as liaison between contractors, engineers, agencies, utilities, and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate construction records and provide regular project status updates.
• Manage punch lists, testing, commissioning, and final project closeout.
• Be client-facing during project execution, reporting to the client and GEI senior managers on progress and receiving feedback and communicating and coordinating additional client needs to appropriate GEI staff.
• Implement Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Health and Safety Plans as required by GEI and client policies.
• Support GEI administrative and operations teams with project reporting and invoicing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, related engineering degree or comprehensive equivalent field experience.
• Minimum 5 years of heavy civil construction management experience.
• Experience with infrastructure projects involving pipelines, pump stations, tanks, dams, levees, or wells.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, scheduling, and cost control.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, team leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong capability to work remotely and independently while maintaining productivity and motivation.
• Familiarity with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, and other typical construction management related software.
• Ability to take and pass all GEI required construction safety related training courses.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) in California.
• Registered Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through Construction Management Association of America.
• Public works, water/wastewater, flood control, or utility project experience.

Benefits

• Market-Competitive Compensation.
• Pay Range For This Position: $40.00 - $80.00/hour.
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement.
• Rewards and Recognition.
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• For Some Positions, Hybrid Work Schedules Are Available.
• And More.

Physical Requirements

Functional Demands: primarily sedentary with occasional standing, walking, and climbing. Requires the ability to sit 4-6 hours per day, stand up to 2 hours, walk 2 hours, climb (0.5 hour), and lift up to 20 lbs at floor to waist level or waist level and above. The role involves manual tasks such as carrying, pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, reaching forward and overhead, and performing fine motor skills. Sensory requirements include normal vision (color discrimination, depth perception), hearing, and the ability to read and use a keyboard for 4-6 hours per day.

Environmental exposures include reasonable anticipation of blood borne pathogens, chemical, airborne communicable diseases, extreme temperatures, radiation, uneven surfaces or elevations, extreme noise levels, and dust/particulate matter.

Equal Opportunity Statement

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.