Senior Construction Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Kleinfelder Inc; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 181,091 - 226,663; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder Inc is seeking a Senior Construction Manager in Riverside, California, to lead heavy civil construction projects in water and wastewater sectors. The role entails managing client relationships, ensuring project compliance, and overseeing construction management tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, along with at least 12 years of experience in the field, ensuring adherence to project policies and procedures. You will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years managing municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• 12 years of construction management experience, including client interface.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and regulatory agencies for project execution.
• Prepare and submit daily reports on construction activities.
• Inspect construction activities to verify contractor compliance.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Supervision

Construction Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Professional Engineering or CCM certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Job Description

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder Construction Services is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Construction Manager with expertise in heavy civil construction of water and wastewater projects to join our team! This position will support critical infrastructure construction work mainly in the Inland Empire, California.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Interface: Collaborate with clients, oversight representatives, and regulatory agencies for project execution.
• Internal Collaboration: Establish productive relationships with management.
• Communication: Explain water and wastewater design concepts to clients, participate in project scoping activities, proposal presentations, and coordinate with clients to maintain positive relationships.
• Liaison: Maintain communication with clients, consultants, and contractors to facilitate construction activities.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all client, company, and project policies, procedures, and standards.
• Project Management: Achieve project objectives and performance standards within client policies and procedures.
• Oversight: Provide direction for construction management, contract administration, planning/execution, contractor scheduling review, change order management, cost control, progress payments, and quality assurance.
• Proactive Management: Work with Owners and Contractors to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Cost Evaluation: Review contractor's detailed cost proposals and develop preliminary cost estimates.
• Supervision: Oversee activities of all company and consultant personnel on assigned projects.
• Safety: Implement and ensure adherence to company safety programs and safe work practices.

Additional Duties

• On-site Monitoring: Inspect construction activities to verify contractor compliance with specifications, plans, and schedules.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit daily reports on construction activities, including equipment, material, labor usage, work description, progress, and current issues.
• Calculations: Calculate quantities and prepare monthly payment estimates.
• Coordination: Liaise with utilities, state and local agencies, and the public.
• Final Reports: Prepare final reports and as-built drawings.
• Networking: Attend industry networking events.

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of managing municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects (8 years with a Master’s degree).
• Minimum 12 years of construction management experience, including client interface, planning, execution, project delivery, and staff supervision (8 years with a Master’s degree).

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction, union jurisdiction, labor agreements, and negotiations.
• Understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, supervisory, and planning skills.
• Knowledge of APWA Greenbook standard plans, specifications, procedures, and Construction Manual.
• Knowledge of WAS and AWWA standard specifications, procedures, and details.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Bluebeam Revu.
• Experience in construction inspection of major public works projects, including traffic control, paving, earthwork, grading, drainage, and signing and striping (preferred).

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical), construction management, or equivalent.
• Professional Engineering or CCM certification required.

Benefits

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. Salary Range: $181,091 - $226,663.

Career Development

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)