Public Works Construction Manager
Required skills
- Driver's License
- civil infrastructure projects
- state-and federally-funded projects
- roadway
- earthwork
- grading
- underground utilities
- traffic signalization
Nice to have
- CA Civil Engineer
- Caltrans Structures
Role summary
4LEAF, Inc. is seeking experienced Construction Managers for Civil Infrastructure and Public Works projects. The role involves contract administration, ensuring contractor compliance with construction documents, and managing project timelines and costs. Responsibilities include chairing pre-construction and weekly meetings, processing RFIs and change orders, interpreting specifications, and reporting discrepancies. The position requires 5 years of experience in construction management on civil infrastructure projects, with specific experience in roadway, earthwork, utilities, and traffic signalization. Preferred qualifications include CA Civil Engineer registration, CCM certification, and knowledge of Caltrans procedures. This is a full-time, onsite role with a salary range of $148,400 - $181,400 annually.
Description
4LEAF, Inc. (4LEAF) is a California-based professional services firm providing Construction Management, Inspection, Plan Review, Planning, and Fire Recovery Services to municipal Building and Public Works Departments throughout the United States.
4LEAF is seeking qualified Construction Managers for Civil Infrastructure and Public Works projects. The ideal candidate will be able to perform contract administration tasks, observe and evaluate the contractor's compliance with the intent of the construction documents, and evaluate the contractor’s proposed remedial actions as required for public works-type projects.
Requirements
The following represents the normal responsibilities associated with providing construction management during the construction phase of a project:
- Perform pre-construction duties and chair pre-construction meeting.
- Review contract requirements and changes by evaluating change order requests and cost/time impacts; Process RFI’s, change orders, pay requests, etc.
- Enforce contract requirements; interpret specifications/drawings and potential claims; and mitigate potential cost/schedule impacts.
- Provide accurate measured quantities and review pay estimates submitted by contractor.
- Provide continual review of plans and specifications.
- Attend all necessary meetings and run weekly construction meetings.
- Report all discrepancies requiring corrective actions to the owner.
- Coordinate construction activities by ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local jurisdiction requirements; represent the client at various meetings; and meet with local citizen groups and other agencies to discuss construction issues/concerns.
- Perform day-to-day management and oversight of projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience as a Construction Manager on civil infrastructure projects.
- Registration as a CA Civil Engineer or a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is preferred.
- Knowledge of Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) is desirable.
- Prior experience with state-and federally-funded projects.
- Experience on roadway, earthwork and grading, underground utilities, and traffic signalization projects.
- Proficient computer, writing, organizational, and communication skills.
- Good problem solving capability and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Caltrans Structures is desirable.
Physical Demands – while performing the duties of this position;
- An individual must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Able to bend and stoop.
- Able to stand for long periods of time.
- Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
- Able to work in adverse weather conditions (i.e. hot and cold climates).
4LEAF anticipates the salary range for this position will be between $148,400 and $181,400 per year, commensurate with professional certifications, experience, and the location of public works projects the staff will be assigned.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Full Time, 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
- On the road
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (required)
4LEAF, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
For more firm information, please visit www.4leafinc.com
