On-Site Assistant CM - Water/Wastewater (Bay Area)

Psomas; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 135,200 - 168,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto allowance or company vehicle

Discretionary bonus

Company-funded ESOP

401(k) with immediate match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Psomas is seeking an on-site Assistant Construction Manager for San Francisco Bay Area water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This owner-representative role supports multi-year programs, including treatment plants, pipelines, and pump stations, delivering projects from construction through completion.

You will work with owners, contractors, designers, and stakeholders to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence while gaining experience on complex heavy civil projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Active California PE license or CCM; or EIT with ability to obtain licensure within two years.
• 5+ years of experience supporting construction management, resident engineering, owner's representative services, or design of public works, water/wastewater, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience with water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities, recycled water systems, pipelines, pump stations, industrial facilities, or related infrastructure.
• Valid CA driver license and reliable transportation to access project sites.
• Knowledge of construction administration, contract documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project controls for municipal projects.
• Experience with large-scale public infrastructure or capital improvement programs is desirable.
• Ability to work on-site in active construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Support field construction activities on large-scale capital projects, overseeing contractor performance, quality, safety, schedule, and contract compliance.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, meeting documentation, and project correspondence.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and progress; identify risks and delays and support timely resolutions.
• Coordinate with public agencies, contractors, designers, utilities, and regulators to ensure alignment and delivery.
• Participate in meetings, evaluate field conditions, resolve issues, and contribute practical solutions.

Skills

Project coordination

Field supervision

Stakeholder communication

Construction oversight

Owner representation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Professional Engineer (PE) license or CCM or EIT

Job description

Psomas is seeking an on-site Assistant Construction Manager for San Francisco Bay Area water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This owner-representative role supports multi-year programs, including treatment plants, pipelines, and pump stations, delivering projects from construction through completion.

You will work with owners, contractors, designers, and stakeholders to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence while gaining experience on complex heavy civil projects.