Senior Operations Manager - Public Sector Projects

Consertus; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability coverage

Pet insurance (voluntary)

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Consertus Academy

Job summary

Consertus is seeking an experienced Operations Manager based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA to lead internal operations, support field staff, manage contracts, and serve as a trusted partner to public-sector clients. The role focuses on CM, QA/QC, and staff leadership within an integrated organization.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction management or engineering, direct Caltrans/local agency experience, and a PE license is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction management, engineering, or public-sector infrastructure delivery.
• Direct experience with Caltrans, local agencies, or municipal public works.
• Strong CM roles understanding: REs, CMs, inspectors, material testers, and source inspectors.
• Demonstrated leadership managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in integrated or multi-entity organizations is a plus.
• Professional Engineering License strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Task Order Manager for Caltrans, local agency, and city contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and deliverables with reporting from project managers.
• Coordinate staffing plans, contract modifications, and negotiations.
• Support integration efforts and alignment with Consertus standards and processes.
• Provide field staff leadership to Construction Managers, Resident Engineers, Inspectors, and QA/QC staff.
• Oversee staffing assignments, mobilization, and workload balancing.
• Assist field teams with issue resolution.
• Ensure adherence to Caltrans standards, local agency specifications, and project procedures.
• Promote consistent operational practices across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Team management

Education

Professional Engineering License

Engineering or CM degree

Job description

Consertus is seeking an experienced Operations Manager based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA to lead internal operations, support field staff, manage contracts, and serve as a trusted partner to public-sector clients. The role focuses on CM, QA/QC, and staff leadership within an integrated organization.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction management or engineering, direct Caltrans/local agency experience, and a PE license is strongly preferred.