Senior Construction Manager

Job Description

Mott MacDonald is seeking experienced Senior construction managers to manage infrastructure projects including roadway, storm drain, channels, pump stations, waterworks, sewer, traffic signal, and landscaping.  The primary assignment will be managing construction projects located in south County region but may extend to other regions in the County based on workload. CMs will perform their duties from project field offices.

Job responsibilities will include the following:

• Perform construction inspection, oversight, enforcement of compliance with the contract documents, and on-site management of the construction project
• Prepare and process change orders, daily reports, and working day statements; collect work records; maintain accurate records of work performed for payment purposes; conduct employee interviews; prepare as-built plans; and perform other associated administrative tasks
• Negotiate change orders
• Prepare monthly pay estimates
• Schedule materials testing and construction staking with Public Works staff
• Respond to inquiries from the public, elected officials, other agencies, and others within Public Works
• Coordinate construction activities with contractors, other agencies, and others within Public Works
• Prepare written correspondence to others, including contractors
• Prepare and maintain project budgets and schedules
• Review the work of other consultants and ensure compliance with instructions
• Review and make recommendations on contractor submittals
• Evaluate and make recommendations on changes in scope of work
• Prepare project meeting agendas, run project meetings, and prepare meeting minutes
• Perform plan and specifications constructability reviews
• Work closely with Public Works project managers, designers, and inspectors to deliver projects
• Coordinate project close-out activities

Candidate Specification

Candidates are required to possess the following:

• Minimum 10 years 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 negotiate and prepare change orders
• 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

Salary Range: $110,000 – $145,000
Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, vacation and sick time, parental leave and company paid life insurance

Job Profile

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 16,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Other Information

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
 
Equal employment opportunity is the law. English version, Spanish version, Chinese version.
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.
 
Hybrid working policy
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
 
More about Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence