Senior Construction Specialist – Field Projects

CDM Smith; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States seeks a Project Manager to oversee construction activities across lifecycles, providing technical and field support, and managing submittals with QA/QC oversight.

The role entails cost estimation, scheduling, and coordinating with design engineers, subcontractors, and clients while ensuring safety and compliance. Travel will be frequent as project needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs overall project activities.
• Provides basic to highly complex technical, field and site administration support to field and project personnel.
• Prepares and reviews submittals of high complexity.
• Issues construction documents and layout to field crews and answers questions.
• Prepares and interprets specifications and drawings for foreman and superintendents.
• Maintains and edits all field as‑built drawings for projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Engineering knowledge

Reading drawings

Construction terminology

Contract knowledge

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline

Tools

Timberline

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States seeks a Project Manager to oversee construction activities across lifecycles, providing technical and field support, and managing submittals with QA/QC oversight.

The role entails cost estimation, scheduling, and coordinating with design engineers, subcontractors, and clients while ensuring safety and compliance. Travel will be frequent as project needs dictate.