Senior Construction Manager - Heavy Civil Infrastructure

Luster National; California (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited flexible time off

Paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Wellness program with stipend

Professional development support

Job summary

Luster seeks Construction Managers at multiple levels to support heavy-civil infrastructure projects (highways, bridges, transit, airports). You will lead construction activities, coordinate contractors, enforce safety/quality, and keep work moving per project requirements and budget.

Responsibilities include leadership from preconstruction to closeout, schedule and cost tracking, submittals/RFIs/change orders, field inspections, and cross-team collaboration to ensure compliance with plans and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years' experience in successfully managing and overseeing large (> $500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience overseeing construction on behalf of an owner or agency, including contractor performance monitoring, change order and claim review, and field issue resolution.
• Working knowledge of construction contract administration, submittals, RFIs, inspection, and quality documentation on publicly funded projects.
• Proficiency with industry standard project and construction management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Bluebeam, eBuilder, Procore, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide construction-phase leadership from preconstruction through closeout.
• Oversee field execution to ensure all work complies with plans, specifications, codes, and contract requirements.
• Monitor and report on schedule, scope, budget, and risk management activities for multiple task orders.
• Manage submittal, RFI, and change order processes, ensuring timely resolution and accurate documentation.
• Conduct field inspections and coordinate with safety and quality assurance teams to verify compliance.
• Track daily progress, quantities, and cost performance against approved budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate and chair construction progress meetings, site walks, and issue resolution sessions.
• Review contractor schedules for critical path impacts and verify construction sequencing aligns with approved plans.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and third-party stakeholders to keep work aligned and on track.
• Prepare and deliver clear reporting materials, including status updates, risk logs, and resource forecasts.
• Support commissioning, operations readiness, and transition-to-maintenance planning as applicable.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with applicable environmental, quality, and safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational multitasking

Collaborative mindset

Problem solving

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field

Master's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture

CCM / PMP / PE / AIA certifications

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Bluebeam

eBuilder

Procore

Job description

Luster seeks Construction Managers at multiple levels to support heavy-civil infrastructure projects (highways, bridges, transit, airports). You will lead construction activities, coordinate contractors, enforce safety/quality, and keep work moving per project requirements and budget.

Responsibilities include leadership from preconstruction to closeout, schedule and cost tracking, submittals/RFIs/change orders, field inspections, and cross-team collaboration to ensure compliance with plans and