Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater

Psomas; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP + 401(k) match

Hybrid work schedule

Company-funded ESOP + 401(k)

Job summary

Psomas is seeking a Construction Manager for our Southern California Construction Management team. You will oversee daily construction management activities, partner with the Owner's Project Manager, and ensure successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

The role requires a PE license or CA civil engineering license with 10+ years of CM/RE experience, plus familiarity with pipelines, pump stations, and treatment facilities.

Qualifications

• PE license or CA-licensed civil engineer preferred.
• 10+ years' experience as Resident Engineer or Construction Manager.
• Experience in pipelines, pump stations, facilities, treatment plants, and hydroelectric projects.
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of Primavera.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction management activities.
• Coordinate with Owner's Project Manager.
• Monitor quality, safety, schedule, and budget.
• Administer contracts; review schedules, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Lead stakeholder meetings and resolve day-to-day issues.
• Direct field teams and coordinate sub-consultants.
• Prepare daily reports and assist closeout.

Skills

Construction management

Owner representation

Project scheduling

Education

PE license (CA)

Licensed Civil Engineer in CA

CCM certification (optional)

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater

Own Your Future at Psomas

Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.

As our Construction Manager for our Construction Management team in Southern California, you'll oversee daily construction management activities, work closely with the Owner's Project Manager, and help ensure successful project delivery.

Why Psomas

• Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
• Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Flexible hybrid work schedule.
• Career Growth: Clear pathways, coaching, and leadership development.
• People-First Culture: Collaborative teams that invest in your development.
• Meaningful Work: Support water and wastewater infrastructure projects with regional impact.

What You'll Do

As our Construction Manager, you will work independently under general supervision and in conjunction with the Owner's Project Manager to oversee daily construction management activities:

• Construction Leadership & Owner Representation
  Serve as the primary owner representative overseeing, performing, and coordinating daily construction management.
• Project Delivery & Performance Oversight
  Monitor the quality of construction and conformance with plans and specifications, contractor safety implementation, project progress, budget, and schedule.
• Contract Administration & Documentation
  Administer construction contracts, including review of contractor schedules, responding to claims received from contractors, documenting project progress, and answering requests for information, submittals, and change orders.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Issue Resolution
  Interact with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies, including leading meetings and generating correspondence. Lead resolution of day-to-day construction issues.
• Change Management & Cost Control
  Initiate change proposals for design team review and approval, estimate costs of changes, negotiate costs with contractors, and determine monthly progress payments.
• Field & Team Coordination
  Direct and supervise field construction activities and staff, material testing, surveying, and field contract administration. Coordinate and manage all Psomas sub-consultants.
• Project Documentation & Closeout
  Create daily reports, monitor the daily reports of staff, and recommend acceptance to the Owner's Project Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license / Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California strongly preferred; Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification may be accepted in lieu of PE
• 10+ years' experience as a Resident Engineer or Construction Manager
• Knowledge of Construction Management practices including project time management, cost control, documentation, quality management and safety
• Experience in the construction of pipelines, pump stations, flow control facilities, treatment plants, and hydro-electric facilities
• Competent with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel; knowledge of Primavera

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
• Time Off: 4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, plus employee ownership and retirement benefits
• Career Growth: Career pathing, training + professional development

Our Hiring Approach

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.