Site Construction Manager — Heavy Industrial Projects

CDM Smith; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Site Construction Manager to lead field operations on client projects across the United States. You will oversee safety, quality control, scheduling, and contract administration, representing the company at the site and coordinating with Project Managers.

The role requires strong supervision experience, ability to manage multiple subcontractors, and travel to project sites. You will prepare reports, maintain records, and ensure compliance with design drawings and policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus twelve (12) years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree plus nine (9) years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree plus six (6) years of relevant experience. The associate or bachelor's degree must be in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline. At least three (3) years of relevant experience must be in Construction Management/Supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversees subcontractors and construction to ensure work is safe, correct, meets quality control measures, and the intent of the drawings.
• Ensures all work adheres to the established project schedule; escalates potential or actual project delays to Project Construction Manager.
• Writes Daily Reports and Quality Inspection Reports for review with the site construction lead or Project Construction Manager which become record document.
• Takes progress photographs of construction events and labels and identifies each photograph.
• Prepares Monthly Progress Reports.
• Ensures that contractors are using the latest design drawing revision for construction.
• May provide assistance to Project Construction Manager.
• Prepares contract extras and progress payments for client approval working with Project Manager.
• Provide proper correspondence with project management and clients such that all project issues are handled in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Maintains on-site records and files per The Perry Group document control requirements.
• Understands The Perry Group Quality Policy Statement and follows the Quality Systems Work Instructions.

Skills

Construction management

Safety

Scheduling

Quality control

Contract administration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree + 9 years

Bachelor’s degree + 6 years

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Site Construction Manager to lead field operations on client projects across the United States. You will oversee safety, quality control, scheduling, and contract administration, representing the company at the site and coordinating with Project Managers.

The role requires strong supervision experience, ability to manage multiple subcontractors, and travel to project sites. You will prepare reports, maintain records, and ensure compliance with design drawings and policies.