Senior Construction Manager

Willdan; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Willdan is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to oversee mid-sized energy retrofit projects in Southern California. The role demands a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and 4–6 years of field experience. You will lead subcontractors, manage schedules and cost control, and ensure safety and quality across projects for diverse institutional clients. Willdan provides ESCO design and energy services expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 4–6 years of professional experience in field operations and construction means and methods.
• Knowledge of the construction process; ESCO design/commissioning is a plus.
• Experience leading teams, managing schedules, and working with subcontractors.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain client relationships.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost and constructability input during design.
• Coordinate the bid process and pre-bid walkthrough.
• Manage subcontract administration and submittals.
• Schedule, supervise, and coordinate subcontractors and meetings.
• Maintain project schedules (three-week and overall schedules) and ensure on-time completion.
• Ensure compliance with design/specifications and safety practices.
• Mentor project staff and manage cost forecasting and reporting.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Scheduling

Cost control

Subcontract administration

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Construction management degree

Tools

Construction Management Software

Job description

Willdan Performance Engineering is a national full-service design-build engineering, construction, and energy services company (ESCO) with offices in California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Kansas. We provide our best-in-class services throughout the project lifecycle, from identification through design, implementation and measurement and verification of building. More specifically this includes energy efficiency, envelope improvements, energy management, mechanical HVAC systems design, energy and water savings measurement and verification, energy modeling, and building energy consulting. Our solutions are relevant across the industry, with specific expertise in higher education, K-12 education, healthcare, county government, city government, commercial and industrial facility markets. Willdan is a certified ESCO with NAESCO, the Department of Energy and multiple state ESPC programs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The Senior Construction Manager oversees several concurrent mid-sized energy retrofit construction projects in Southern California. Our ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management or other construction-related field and 4-6 years total professional experience that includes a wide range of experience in field operations and construction means and methods. (Or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the proper knowledge and experience). The ideal candidate will also demonstrate success in the following skills and abilities:

• Provide valuable cost and constructability input during the design phase.
• Coordinates the bid process, including the pre-bid walkthrough.
• Responsible for Subcontract administration including the preparation of Subcontract Agreements.
• Coordinate submittal process.
• Schedule, supervise, and coordinate Subcontractor activities. Direct construction meetings between subcontractors, Willdan and Owner.
• Ensure construction progresses as scheduled. Prepare detailed three-week schedule based on overall construction schedule. Update overall schedule monthly and three-week schedule weekly and ensures that schedule is implemented, closely monitored, updated as necessary, and meets the contract completion date.
• Ensure construction specifications are adhered to. Act as liaison between subcontractors and engineers to ensure work complies with project requirements. Establish quality control procedures to ensure compliance with contract documents and set safety practices.
• Provide assignments and mentorship to project staff.
• Manage project cost control and forecasting systems. Provide monthly cost vs. budget report to project stakeholders.
• Maintain Construction Management Software in accordance with company guidelines and principles.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or other construction related field.
• 4-6 years of total professional experience that includes a wide range of experience in field operations and construction means and methods. (Or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the proper knowledge and experience).
• Knowledge of the construction process is required. Knowledge of the ESCO design and commissioning process is preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in commercial and institutional facilities is preferred.
• Capable of leading confidently in identifying, correcting and/or avoiding potential schedule, budget or quality issues. The ability to make decisions, while balancing cost implications, to avoid disruptions in the work or customers' operations is required.
• Be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee and Subcontractor performance.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish project's goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Thorough understanding of Company and industry practices, policies, and standards.
• Desire and capability to lead others in the construction process.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop client relationships. Effectively engage clients in the construction process. Respond to client concerns in an effective and timely manner.
• Possess excellent organizational skills. Capable of maintaining project documentation and working on multiple activities/projects at one time.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the ability to communicate ideas and concepts in both written and oral form.
• Certification as a PMP, or the desire to gain certification is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and climb a ladder.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Travel is a required component of this role and will be necessary to meet job responsibilities.
• Valid Driver's License.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Willdan Energy Solutions participates in E-Verify.