Construction Manager II

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Construction Manager II to lead subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and quality control across projects in a dynamic, employee-owned environment. The role requires developing management plans, implementing quality and safety programs, and coordinating with owners, engineers, and contractors.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of construction management experience, proficiency with Procore/Prolog/Primavera/Bluebeam, and strong communication skills to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including contracts, document/time/cost/quality management, change management, and site safety.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
• Must have strong people skills and ability to interact with Owner, Engineer, Contractor and stakeholders.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for subcontractor coordination, scheduling and quality control.
• Prepare the Project Management Plan, Construction Management Plan, Quality Control Plans as required.
• Develop procedures for executing construction contract administration and coordinate with the project team.
• Perform value engineering reviews, constructability reviews, estimating and schedule reviews.

Skills

People skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Prolog

Primavera

Bluebeam

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Environmental, Operations and Construction (EOC) operates within HDR’s Federal Business Group, capable of delivering services across all HDR business groups at any location. Our work is performed by our professional staff, scientists and engineers at remote sites, embedded in client office space or our own facilities. EOC delivers quality engineering, environmental, and construction management services at competitive prices.

In the role of Construction Manager II, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for subcontractor coordination, scheduling and quality control


• Prepare the Project Management Plan, Construction Management Plan, Quality Control Plans as required


• Develop procedures for executing construction contract administration such activities including document, change, time, cost, quality and safety management, and implement procedures in coordination with the project team


• Perform additional construction management activities, including development procurement - construction schedules, construction subcontract scopes, review of subcontract terms and conditions, performance of constructability and value engineering reviews, construction estimating and schedule reviews, and project construction performance presentations


• Administer and manage construction activities


• Perform value engineering and constructability reviews


• Review or coordinate review of Coordinate, expedite and reviewing construction submittals including shop drawings and pay applications


• Support Client in the Preparation, issuing and negotiating Change Orders


• Review or coordinate review of Coordinate, expedite and reviewing construction submittals including shop drawings and pay applications


• Prepare, issue and negotiate Change Orders


• Review and analyze baseline and updated construction schedules


• Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services


• Ensure subcontractor compliance with the Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections


• Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, and daily, weekly, and monthly progress, budget, and schedule management reports


• Facilitates resolution of technical issues between Quality Assurance personnel and Designer(s) of Record


• Facilitates resolution of technical issues between Quality Assurance personnel and Construction Contractor(s)


• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE)


• Experience with estimating software, scheduling software, project management software and web-based collaboration software for the exchange of documents

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience.


• A minimum of 10 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including but not limited to construction contracts; document, time, cost and quality management; change management; and site safety. estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, etc.


• Experience with Microsoft Office


• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.


• Must have strong people skills and the ability to interact with the Owner, Engineer, Contractor and other project stakeholders


• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must


• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Oct 2, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affiliated and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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