5+ years construction management experience for CM I, 10+ years for CM II
Licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Education in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to independently complete assignments and develop logs
Knowledge of Greenbook or Caltrans specifications
Responsibilities
Conduct onboarding sessions for new CMs and Inspectors to align on PMD III requirements
Assess and improve construction management workflows and processes
Lead portfolio reviews with Unit Heads covering performance and milestones
Create reports and dashboards for senior management reviews
Facilitate effective communication between project teams and management
Benefits
100% paid base coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation time
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Position Title: Construction Manager I & II
Salary Range: Construction Manager I - $139,000 - $146,000
Construction Manager I II - $153,000 - $159,000
Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)
Type: Full-Time
Employee Benefits:
100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
401(k)
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick
Paid Vacation
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Position: Construction Manager I & II
Candidates are required to possess the following: • Minimum 5 years (CM I) or 10 years (CM II) of construction management experience managing horizontal infrastructure projects. • Licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) • Education background in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. • Effective oral and written communication skills. • Ability to independently complete assignments. • Ability to develop and maintain logs. • Ability to interpret contract plans and specifications, including other agency permits. • Ability to effectively facilitate project team and client meetings. • Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate project activities with the various project stakeholders. • Ability to adapt and respond effectively to project issues and challenges. • Knowledge of the Greenbook or Caltrans specifications.
Scope of Work: • CM / Inspector On-Boarding & Assignment Alignment o Conduct structured on-boarding sessions with newly assigned CMs and Inspectors, ensuring consistent understanding of PMD III requirements and how they apply to construction delivery. o Identify training gaps and recommend improvements to onboarding, technical training, and professional development. o Provide mentoring and guidance to County staff and consultant personnel to promote consistency in construction management best practices. o Support management and supervisors with staff alignment, including project and inspector assignments, program staffing coordination, and interpretation of portfolio and performance reports. • Process Improvement & Operational Assessment o Assess current construction management workflows, procedures, and business practices for all of infrastructure construction management (multiple sections). o Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve consistency, communication, and project delivery. o Develop recommendations for standardized procedures, guidance documents, checklists, templates, and best practices. o Evaluate coordination between County staff, consultants, project sponsors, and stakeholders to improve project execution. • On-Going Portfolio Reviews & Reporting o Lead recurring construction portfolio reviews with Unit Heads and Project Controls, covering schedule performance, budget status, change management, risk items, and upcoming milestones. o Prepare summary reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for Section Head and Division-level reviews. o Perform focused data checks and analyses in advance of key meetings (e.g., Board of Supervisors, Metro, Caltrans, strategic delivery partners, or sponsor report-outs), prioritizing projects that are upcoming, high-risk, or strategically significant. o Identify recurring trends, lessons learned, and opportunities for continuous improvement. • Other On-Going Section Support o Serve as an independent resource to provide objective observations and recommendations regarding construction management best practices and operational effectiveness. o Facilitate communication and resolution of procedural issues between project teams and management. o Perform special assignments, operational reviews, and targeted analyses as requested by the Section Heads. o Facilitate clarification of roles, responsibilities, and handoff processes with sponsor divisions, including transitions between Project Managers and CM & Inspection at construction start and closeout.
Please note, if you move forward in the submission process, you will be asked to provide the following below.
Most updated resume
Certifications or Licenses obtained
3-4 Professional References
Project List with values, dates, and company of any projects worked
Employee Benefits:
100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
401(k)
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick
Paid Vacation
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.
