Senior Construction Lead – West Coast Megaprojects

Australia-Employment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus (flexible)

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead the delivery of major transportation megaprojects on the West Coast, headquartered in Los Angeles. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage design-build programs, and maintain stringent safety and quality standards.

The role requires 10+ years in heavy civil construction, strong client-facing experience with public agencies, and a PE or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction or transportation infrastructure.
• Proven leadership on large-scale projects (rail, transit, highway, bridge, or tunnel).
• Experience with design-build, CM/GC, or alternative delivery methods.
• Strong client-facing experience with public agencies (DOTs, transit authorities, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; PE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction execution for large-scale transportation infrastructure projects ($100M–$2B+).
• Serve as a primary interface with clients, agencies, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, risk management, and quality control.
• Support design-build and alternative delivery project execution.
• Manage and mentor construction management staff and field teams.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and contractual requirements.
• Drive project performance, issue resolution, and successful delivery outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Budget & schedule management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead the delivery of major transportation megaprojects on the West Coast, headquartered in Los Angeles. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage design-build programs, and maintain stringent safety and quality standards.

The role requires 10+ years in heavy civil construction, strong client-facing experience with public agencies, and a PE or equivalent is preferred.