Construction Manager/Resident Engineer (Passenger Rail/Transit Systems)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR in the Northern CA Bay Area seeks a Construction Manager/Resident Engineer to lead construction planning, coordination, and field execution for substation facilities within rail transit systems.

You will develop procedures, manage procurement, review subcontract terms, perform value engineering, monitor schedules, and ensure safety and quality across the project while collaborating with owners, engineers, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience in construction planning and management, contracts, scheduling and cost control.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors, schedules and QC for rail transit substation facilities.
• Develop procedures and align with construction management team.
• Prepare procurement, schedules, subcontracts, and cost/schedule reviews.
• Administer and manage construction activities and QA/QC.
• Monitor design progress against construction requirements.
• Coordinate bidding, PO procurement, submittals, and invoices.
• Control project budget and schedule; report progress to stakeholders.
• Maintain health and safety compliance and inspections.

Skills

People skills

Stakeholder communication

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or related field

PMP certification

CCM certification

PE licensure desired

Tools

Procore

Prolog

Primavera P3

Bluebeam

Timberline

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?
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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.
We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

In the role of Construction Manager/Resident Engineer Construction Manager/Resident Engineer , we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for subcontractor coordination, scheduling and quality control relating to substation facilities within rail transit systems in the Northern CA Bay Area.
• Develop procedures for executing such activities, and implement procedures in coordination with the construction management/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
• Monitor progress of the overall design as related to construction requirements
• Perform value engineering and constructability reviews
• Coordinate local bidding efforts for quotes obtained in the field
• Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages
• Coordinate, expedite and reviewing construction submittals
• Control the project budget and schedule
• 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
• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders
• Take responsibility for project setup and temporary facilities
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of 15 years of experience preferred in various aspects of construction planning and management, including but not limited to estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, etc.

Construction or design certifications, PMP, and/or CCM. PE licensure desired but not required.

Prior rail transit agency or related experience

Prior experience on projects involving communication/electrical systems installation and integration

Experience with estimating software (Timberline), scheduling software (Primavera P3 or SureTrak), and project management software (Prolog)

Ability to interpret construction schedules

This position is subject to a preemployment drug test.

This position is subject to a governmental background check.

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.

Primary Location

Other Locations

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Field Services

Job Posting

Jul 27, 2026

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

We are an Aff

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

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