Construction Manager

We are currently hiring a Construction Manager located in Murrieta, CA. This position will be supporting projects for a public works client and acts as an Owner's Representative to successfully manage onsite conditions, validate quality, budget, and inspections. Our public works team are prime consultants to various municipality, county, state, and public education institutions nationally. You will be teaming with project, program, and client leadership to provide premier public facilities that make a positive impact in the communities we support. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Manage and oversee all aspects of onsite conditions and validate quality, budget, and inspections. • Serve as the Owner's Representative and primary liaison between the City, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, utility providers, and project stakeholders. • Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety throughout the project. • Review contractor work plans, schedules, submittals, RFIs, and change order requests. • Evaluate and manage unforeseen site conditions and develop recommendations for resolution. • Facilitate communication among project stakeholders and provide regular project status updates. • Verify contractor compliance with contract documents, public agency requirements, environmental regulations, and safety standards. • Coordinate with inspectors, utility agencies, environmental consultants, and regulatory authorities to support project execution. • Organize and maintain project documentation, records, correspondence, meeting minutes, and project controls. • Assist in budget tracking, cost forecasting, and review of contractor payment applications. • Support project closeout activities and transition planning for subsequent redevelopment phases. Knowledge & Skills Required: • Experience overseeing onsite conditions and validating quality, budget, and inspections. • Knowledge of public agency construction administration procedures and requirements. • Ability to review and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and technical reports. • Experience managing change orders, claims, and unforeseen site conditions. • Strong project scheduling, cost control, and risk management capabilities. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to effectively collaborate with owners, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. • Minimum 7-10 years of construction management experience. • Required experience managing onsite inspections. • Required experience working with public agencies or public works projects. • Experience serving as an Owner's Representative, Construction Manager, Resident Engineer, or similar role. • Proficiency with construction documentation, project controls, scheduling, and reporting. Preferred Education and Experience: • Experience supporting campus, municipal, institutional, or government redevelopment projects. • Experience working on large, multi-phase site redevelopment programs. • Familiarity with public-private partnership (P3) developments. • OSHA 30 certification or similar safety certification preferred. • Experience managing projects involving environmental remediation and utility coordination. #LI-ML1 The salary range for this full-time role is $115,100.00-$153,500.02 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements. In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including: • Medical • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • 401(k) • 401(k) Matching • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Short and long-term disability • Employee Assistance Program