Lead Utilities Construction Manager – LA Transit Project

Arcadis; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Construction Manager, Utilities to join the team in the Los Angeles area, performing a wide variety of professional engineering work in field or office settings. The Construction Manager, Utilities will be responsible for on-site construction management activities and will be the primary point of contact with the 3rd party utility owners during the construction phase.

Arcadis will provide project and construction management support services for the delivery of a safe,

Qualifications

• Contract administration experience on large projects.
• Experience day-to-day managing large CM staff.
• Cal/OSHA 30 Training certification prior to start of work.

Responsibilities

• Utility Management: Oversee utility relocation, ensuring safety for all parties and the public (water, gas, power, sewers, storm drains, communications).
• Compliance & Coordination: Review 3rd party utility owner operations for CAL OSHA compliance; coordinate construction activities; direct staff to maintain accurate, timely records for state/federal regulations.
• Contractor Liaison: Confer with contractors to ensure compliance with plans and quality standards; supervise construction assessments.
• Quality Management: Assist with QMO Program implementation; provide timely input on correspondence, submittals, and database oversight.
• Contract Administration: Review contract changes, disputes, claims, and impact analyses; document daily activities and inspection reports.
• Project Records & Controls: Maintain accurate project records, field quantities for payments, and as-built conditions; track budget and schedule, reporting to leadership.
• Change Orders: Prepare and review contract change orders; develop solutions for field conditions and support engineering redesign when necessary.
• Community Relations: Assist with public relations, addressing community concerns, and attending related meetings.
• Third-Party & Compliance: Support coordination with 3rd-party utilities, DBE compliance, and environmental regulations.
• Operations Manuals & Testing: Review and approve O&M manuals; ensure contractor performs system tests; escalate disputes to Project Manager.

Skills

Contract administration

Staff management

Cal/OSHA 30 Training

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Construction Manager, Utilities to join the team in the Los Angeles area, performing a wide variety of professional engineering work in field or office settings. The Construction Manager, Utilities will be responsible for on-site construction management activities and will be the primary point of contact with the 3rd party utility owners during the construction phase.

Arcadis will provide project and construction management support services for the delivery of a safe,