Resident Engineer / Construction Manager

Psomas

$145K — $208K *
Chico, CA 95926In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience in construction management or public works projects.
  • Knowledge of construction contract administration and project controls.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and construction management software.
  • Proven ability to build client relationships for future opportunities.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily construction activities and project documentation.
  • Provide pre-construction services including reviews and meetings.
  • Administer contracts, review schedules, and manage claims and changes.
  • Monitor contractor performance for compliance with plans and safety standards.
  • Coordinate with multiple stakeholders, maintaining clear communication.
  • Address and resolve field issues with a solutions-focused approach.
  • Guide field teams to ensure accurate documentation and project success.

Benefits

  • Auto allowance or company-provided vehicle.
  • Discretionary bonuses and recognition programs.
  • 3-4 weeks of paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
  • Employee ownership and retirement benefits.
Full Job Description
Resident Engineer/Construction Manager

As our Resident Engineer/Construction Manager for our Construction Management Team in Northern California, you will manage the construction of public works infrastructure projects in Chico, the Northern Sacramento Valley, and surrounding areas. Working as an owner's representative, you will help clients navigate decisions, and keep teams aligned from pre-construction through closeout. Your leadership will help keep these projects compliant, aligned with quality standards, safely constructed, and built to serve the people who rely on them every day.

What You'll Do

As our Resident Engineer/Construction Manager, you'll manage day-to-day field activities, contract administration, project documentation, and stakeholder coordination on projects that may include roads, water/wastewater, bridges, structures, and capital improvements. Regular project-site presence is required, so candidates must live locally or be able to commute to sites across the region.
  • Support Successful Project Starts: Provide pre-construction services including bid-ability/constructability reviews, pre-construction meetings, and bidding services.
  • Oversee Documentation Management: Provide contract administration, review contractor schedules, respond to contractor claims, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
  • Represent Owner Interests: Monitor field activities and contractor performance for compliance with approved plans, specifications, budget, schedule, safety
  • expectations, and quality standards.
  • Keep People Connected: Coordinate with clients, owners, contractors, design teams, inspectors, subconsultants, utilities, and agencies while leading project meetings.
  • Solve Field Challenges: Address field issues, potential change orders, schedule impacts, and project risks with a fair, practical, solutions-focused approach.
  • Guide Field Teams: Coordinate inspectors, materials testing resources, subconsultants, and field staff to support accurate documentation and successful project delivery.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license. Candidates with a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) designation and/or an Engineer in Training (EIT) certification with equivalent directly relevant experience and the ability to obtain licensure may also be considered.
  • Prior experience supporting construction management, resident engineering, and/or owner's representative services for public works or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
  • Knowledge of construction administration, contract documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, claims, schedules, and project controls.
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and construction management software.
  • Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and support pursuit efforts for future CM opportunities.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel between project sites and offices.
  • Ability to work on active construction sites, including field offices, uneven surfaces, varying weather, and common construction hazards.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Pay Range: $145,000 - $208,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
  • Vehicle Benefit: Auto allowance or company-provided vehicle
  • Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
  • Time Off: 3-4 weeks PTO (depending on experience) plus 8 paid holidays
  • Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits

Our Hiring Approach

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If a candidate's background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

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