Construction Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Market-Competitive Compensation

Professional Development Initiatives

Rewards and Recognition

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc is 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 role serves as the owner’s representative, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget and contract documents.

You will manage a team from preconstruction through closeout, enforce plans and permits, review pay applications, changes, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent field experience.
• Minimum 5 years of heavy civil construction management experience.
• Experience with pipelines, pump stations, tanks, dams, levees, or wells.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, scheduling and cost control.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, team leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work remotely and independently while maintaining productivity.
• Familiarity with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, and similar CM software.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities from preconstruction through closeout.
• Interpret and enforce plans, permits, and contract requirements.
• Manage construction of pipelines, pump stations, tanks, dams, levees, and wells.
• Monitor contractor performance for safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Review pay applications, change orders, claims, and time extensions.
• Enforce OSHA safety requirements and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, RFIs, submittals, and quality documentation.
• Serve as liaison between contractors, engineers, agencies, utilities, and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate construction records and provide project status updates.
• Manage punch lists, testing, commissioning, and final closeout.
• Support client communication and GEI staff with reporting and invoicing.
• Implement Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Health and Safety Plans.

Skills

MS Office

MS Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management degree

PE License (CA)

EIT/PE certification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

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.

• 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.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here .

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career sitehere .

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

Light

x

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

4-6 hours

Standing

2 hours

Walking

2 hours

Climbing

30 min.

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

20lbs

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

20lbs

Carrying objects

x

Push/pull

x

Twisting

x

10 min

Reaching forward

10 min

Reaching overhead

10 min

10 min

x

x

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

4-6 hours

Taste or smell (taste=never)

x

Talk or hear

x

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

x

Far Vision

x

Yes

No

Not Applicable

x

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

x

Hearing

x

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

x

Chemical

x

x

Extreme temperatures

x

Radiation

x

Uneven surfaces or elevations

x

x

Dust/particulate matter

x

Other (exposure risks):

8

x

10

12

Other work hours

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