Construction Manager / Resident Engineer — Roadway Construction

PMCS Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

PMCS Group, Inc. seeks a California-registered Civil Engineer to serve as Consultant Resident Engineer on Caltrans District 7 projects. You will lead a team, administer the contract, and ensure safety, environmental compliance, and project closeout.

In this on-call role, you’ll oversee inspectors, assist with CPM schedules, track costs, and respond to RFIs while coordinating with Caltrans and the prime contractor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent (implied).
• Licensed Civil Engineer in California in good standing.
• Experience leading roadway/highway construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Administer roadway construction contracts day-to-day and document work on Caltrans CEM forms.
• Direct inspectors, testers, and office staff, set priorities, and brief leadership weekly.
• Manage traffic control plan, project safety, and enforce safety program compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Contract administration

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Caltrans CEM forms

CPM scheduling

GPS surveying

Job description

Must live in or relocate to Los Angeles / Ventura County, CA area.

PMCS Group, Inc. is a project and construction management consulting firm headquartered in Long Beach, California, providing services to public agencies throughout Southern California. We are staffing an on-call Caltrans District 7 contract for roadway construction services covering Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

The Role

We are seeking a California-registered Civil Engineer to serve as Consultant Resident Engineer on Caltrans District 7 highway construction projects. Working under the direction of the Caltrans Responsible Charge Construction Engineer, you will administer the construction contract between Caltrans and the prime contractor — leading a team of inspectors, materials testers, and office personnel, and owning day-to-day contract administration, safety, schedule, environmental compliance, and closeout.

What You'll Do

• Administer the roadway construction contract day to day, interpreting and enforcing complex specifications and documenting contractor work on Caltrans CEM forms.
• Direct inspectors, materials testers, and office personnel; set testing and inspection priorities based on the contractor's order of work; and brief the team and the CRCCE in weekly meetings.
• Hold responsibility and authority for the traffic control plan and project safety — monitor the contractor's safety program, administer COZEEP, file weekly safety reviews, and suspend operations where imminent hazards exist.
• Review and monitor the contractor's CPM schedule, provide time impact analyses, and prepare daily records, weekly status reports, and project correspondence.
• Track expenditures, forecast costs, prepare monthly progress payment estimates, and administer change orders and force account work.
• Respond to RFIs and potential claim records, facilitate Dispute Resolution Board meetings, and work to resolve disputes before they escape.
• Monitor and verify environmental commitments through the ECR, administer SWPPP/WPCP compliance and BMPs, and prepare agency reporting.
• Administer labor compliance, EEO, and DBE/DVBE requirements at the project level, including CUF determinations and apprentice tracking.
• Coordinate utility relocations with utility owners, the District utility coordinator, and adjacent property owners and businesses.
• Coordinate construction surveys and AMG with the District Surveys Unit, and perform minor surveying using GPS-based tools.
• Facilitate final inspection and contract acceptance, and deliver as-built plans within 30 days of acceptance.

What You'll Need

• Registered Civil Engineer licensed in California and in good standing with BPELSG throughout the contract period.
• Minimum six (6) years leading construction management of roadway or highway projects.
• Prior service performing all functions and responsibilities of a Resident Engineer administering construction contracts.
• Working knowledge of Caltrans Standard Specifications, Construction Manual, and CEM documentation.
• Experience reviewing CPM schedules and providing expert comments, and maintaining organized project files for record tracking and audit.
• Familiarity with California prevailing wage requirements, DBE/DVBE monitoring, and invoice review for accuracy prior to agency approval.
• Experience with project partnering, coordination meetings, and quality control procedures for conflict management and milestone review.
• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements, including health and safety of personnel working in hazardous environments.

PMCS Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.