Construction Manager – Owner's Representative

America At Work; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

HSA contributions

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

America At Work is seeking an experienced Construction Manager – Owner's Representative to oversee a major cGMP manufacturing facility expansion near Fresno, California. This is a hands-on, site-based leadership role requiring managing General Contractors, coordinating complex industrial projects, and protecting the owner's interests.

You will represent the owner during onsite construction activities, oversee GC performance, and coordinate RFIs, submittals, and schedules while working with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction management or capital project experience.
• Experience with industrial, manufacturing, process, or life sciences facilities.
• Strong background overseeing General Contractors and field construction.
• Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, construction schedules, and contractor coordination.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Fresno, CA throughout the assignment.
• Valid driver's license and U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Represent the owner during onsite construction activities.
• Oversee General Contractor performance, safety, quality, and schedules.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, equipment deliveries, and installation.
• Identify and resolve construction issues, delays, and project risks.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Monitor project milestones and provide progress reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Contractor coordination

Tools

RFI process

Submittals

Construction schedules

Job description

America At Work is recruiting an experienced Construction Manager – Owner's Representative to oversee construction activities for a major cGMP manufacturing facility expansion near Fresno, California.

This is a hands-on, site-based leadership opportunity for a construction professional experienced in managing General Contractors, coordinating complex industrial projects, and protecting the owner's interests.

What You'll Do

• Represent the owner during onsite construction activities.

• Oversee General Contractor performance, safety, quality, and schedules.

• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, equipment deliveries, and installation.

• Identify and resolve construction issues, delays, and project risks.

• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams.

• Monitor project milestones and provide progress reports.

Required Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of construction management or capital project experience.

• Experience with industrial, manufacturing, process, or life sciences facilities.

• Strong background overseeing General Contractors and field construction.

• Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, construction schedules, and contractor coordination.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work onsite in Fresno, CA throughout the assignment.

• Valid driver's license and U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

cGMP experience, previous Owner's Representative responsibilities, and commissioning/startup exposure.

$150,000 - $180,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $150,000–$180,000 annually

• Per Diem: $215/day

• Benefits: Medical, 401(k) match, HSA contributions, PTO, and paid holidays

• Schedule: Typically 40–50 hours/week, with additional paid hours as required

• Project Duration: Through approximately August 2027