Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater

Posted 2 days ago

psomasSan Diego (CA)

Construction Managers Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$150,000 per year

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About the role

Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater Own Your Future at PsomasJoin a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact. As ourConstruction Managerfor ourConstruction Managementteam inSouthern California, you'll oversee daily construction management activities, work closely with the Owner's Project Manager, and help ensure successful project delivery. Why PsomasShared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.

Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match. Hybrid Flexibility:

Flexible hybrid work schedule.
Career Growth:
Clear pathways, coaching, and leadership development.
People-First Culture:
Collaborative teams that invest in your development.
Meaningful Work:
Support water and wastewater infrastructure projects with regional impact.

What You'll Do: As ourConstruction Manager, you will work independently under general supervision and in conjunction with the Owner's Project Manager to oversee daily construction management activities: Construction Leadership & Owner Representation Serve as the primary owner representative overseeing, performing, and coordinating daily construction management. Project Delivery & Performance Oversight Monitor the quality of construction and conformance with plans and specifications, contractor safety implementation, project progress, budget, and schedule. Contract Administration & Documentation Administer construction contracts, including review of contractor schedules, responding to claims received from contractors, documenting project progress, and answering requests for information, submittals, and change orders. Stakeholder Coordination & Issue Resolution Interact with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies, including leading meetings and generating correspondence. Lead resolution of day-to-day construction issues. Change Management & Cost Control Initiate change proposals for design team review and approval, estimate costs of changes, negotiate costs with contractors, and determine monthly progress payments. Field & Team Coordination Direct and supervise field construction activities and staff, material testing, surveying, and field contract administration. Coordinate and manage all Psomas sub-consultants. Project Documentation & Closeout Create daily reports, monitor the daily reports of staff, and recommend acceptance to the Owner's Project Manager.

Required Qualifications:

Professional Engineer (PE) license / Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California strongly preferred; Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification may be accepted in lieu of PE10+ years' experience as a Resident Engineer or Construction Manager
Knowledge of Construction Management practices including project time management, cost control, documentation, quality management and safety
Experience in the construction of pipelines, pump stations, flow control facilities, treatment plants, and hydro-electric facilities
Competent with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel; knowledge of Primavera

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Time Off:4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays

Total Rewards:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, plus employee ownership and retirement benefits
Career Growth:
Career pathing, training + professional development
Our Hiring Approach

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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