Construction Manager

Construction Manager

The Construction Manager provides construction management and construction administration support throughout all phases of a project, ensuring work is completed in accordance with contract documents, project specifications, applicable codes, quality standards, Cal/OSHA and OSHA safety requirements, and owner requirements. The Construction Manager serves as the primary liaison between the owner, design team, contractors, and project stakeholders to facilitate successful project delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS + minimum of 10 years of experience working as construction manager or demonstrated equivalence of experience and/or education.
• Cal-OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health certification (or equivalent OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety training).
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local building codes, construction standards, and construction safety regulations.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Administer construction contracts and monitor contractor compliance with contract requirements, project specifications, approved submittals, and applicable codes and standards.
• Review contractor submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), design packages, schedules, and other construction documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Perform field investigations, site observations, and quality assurance inspections to verify construction activities and installed work.
• Monitor contractor compliance with Cal/OSHA, OSHA, and project-specific health and safety requirements, and identify potential safety issues requiring corrective action.
• Coordinate and monitor construction activities to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the approved project schedule.
• Lead and participate in construction progress meetings, owner meetings, preconstruction meetings, and coordination meetings; prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and action items.
• Coordinate third-party testing, special inspections, Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) inspections, utility shutdowns, and project commissioning activities.
• Monitor contractor schedules, evaluate schedule impacts and delays, and support schedule recovery planning.
• Review contractor payment applications, change orders, claims, as-built documents, punch lists, and project closeout documentation.
• Maintain project records, including submittal logs, RFI logs, inspection reports, meeting minutes, photographs, and other construction documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary activities among owners, architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, utility providers, and regulatory agencies to resolve technical and construction-related issues.
• Support contract administration by assisting with contract interpretation, responding to contractor inquiries, evaluating field conditions, and recommending technical solutions.
• Monitor construction quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to applicable building codes, industry standards, environmental regulations, and Cal/OSHA/OSHA requirements.
• Assist with project closeout activities, including verification of completed work, final inspections, turnover documentation, and resolution of outstanding deficiencies.