Senior Field Engineer & Construction Manager Public Works

IAPMO Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Company vehicle

Phone stipend

3 weeks PTO

401(k) with 4% company match

Job summary

RE Services, a San Diego-based construction management firm, seeks a Resident Engineer/Construction Manager to lead transportation and public works projects, from groundbreaking to closeout. You’ll own quality, cost, and schedule, and help shape the firm’s future.

The role requires a California PE, 7+ years in CM on public projects, and strong coordination with agencies and clients. Expect field work, outdoor conditions, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Lead field representative on public works projects, ensuring contract compliance and site safety.
• Drive project quality, cost, and schedule targets using sound engineering judgment.
• Supervise engineers, inspectors, and subconsultants, and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Monitor on-site construction for contract compliance and safety regulations.
• Prepare diaries, progress payments, and project documentation.
• Lead weekly progress meetings with utilities, agencies, and the public.
• Review schedules, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Coordinate material sampling and testing and document site conditions.

Skills

Contract administration

Field supervision

Budget management

Quality control

Client relations

Public works

Reading plans/specs

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

RE Services, a San Diego-based construction management firm, seeks a Resident Engineer/Construction Manager to lead transportation and public works projects, from groundbreaking to closeout. You’ll own quality, cost, and schedule, and help shape the firm’s future.

The role requires a California PE, 7+ years in CM on public projects, and strong coordination with agencies and clients. Expect field work, outdoor conditions, and a collaborative team environment.