Construction Manager

Cole Management & Engineering (CME); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical coverage

Job summary

Cole Management & Engineering in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks an experienced Construction Manager to oversee on-site delivery of transportation and public works projects. You will ensure safety, schedule, budget, and conformance with contract documents.

The role requires Caltrans standards familiarity, field leadership, and coordination with agencies, utilities, and contractors. A California driver’s license and OSHA 30 preferred; a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management on public works or transportation infrastructure in California.
• Extensive knowledge of Caltrans standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Experience leading field teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Field leadership

Scheduling

Cost control

Contract administration

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Public agency coordination

Team coordination

Documentation

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Construction management documentation tools

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.