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

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Construction Manager/Resident Engineer in the Northern CA Bay Area to lead subcontractor coordination and oversight of rail transit facilities. You will develop procedures with the project team, manage procurement, schedules, subcontracts, and progress presentations, and ensure budgetary and quality control for complex construction efforts.

Preferred candidates have 15+ years in construction planning/management, experience with rail projects, and PM/CCM certifications; PE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Ten years of experience in construction planning and management, including contracts, document/time/cost/quality management, scheduling, cost control and safety.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
• Strong people skills and ability to interact with Owner, Engineer, Contractor and stakeholders.
• Commitment to our employee-owned culture; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for subcontractor coordination, scheduling and quality control for substation facilities within rail transit.
• Develop procedures for executing activities and implement with the project team.
• Manage procurement, schedules, subcontracts, and progress presentations.
• Administer and manage construction activities; monitor design progress 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 and review construction submittals; control budget and schedule.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Prolog

Primavera

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

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.

Construction Manager/Resident Engineer

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.

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Field Services

Job Posting

Jul 27, 2026

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