- Field
- Construction project management
- Location
- Inland Empire Area, CA
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Manager
- Pay
- $80k to $150k
What you would own
- Project Leadership & Delivery Lead the execution of wet utility projects from award through closeout.
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, agencies, and inspectors.
- Cost & Contract Management Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and work-in-progress reporting.
- Track and process change orders, RFIs, and contract modifications.
- Oversee billing, cash flow, and revenue tracking.
- Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives without sacrificing quality.
- Subcontractor & Vendor Management Procure and manage subcontractors and suppliers.
- Review scopes, negotiate pricing, and enforce contract compliance.
- Monitor productivity and resolve performance or schedule issues.
- Field & Schedule Coordination Partner closely with Superintendents and field leadership.
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, and material deliveries.
- Maintain look-ahead schedules and drive weekly production planning.
- Preconstruction & Estimating Support. Support estimating, budgeting, and proposal development.
- Review plans and specs for constructability and risk.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and site walks when required.
- Documentation & Closeout Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, logs, and correspondence.
- Oversee project closeout, including as-builts, turnover packages, and final cost reports.
What they are looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience managing underground wet utility or heavy civil projects.
- Strong background in water, sewer, and storm drain construction.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.
- Solid understanding of public works contracts, prevailing wage, and union labor environments in California.
- Experience with CPM scheduling, cost control, and change management.
- Proficiency with project tools such as Bluebeam, Excel, HCSS, Procore, or similar systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid California driver's license and ability to travel to job sites as needed.
- Why This Role Matters This is not an assistant role and not a paper-pushing position.
- You will be accountable for real project outcomes, schedule, margin, client satisfaction, and team performance.
- If you know underground utilities and want ownership of full project execution, this role puts you where decisions actually happen.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.