Civil Construction Manager

Position

Heavy Civil Construction Manager (CM) – Los Angeles / Orange County / San Bernardino, Southern California Region (may travel across the region).

Pay: $125,000 to $155,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

• Uphold an impeccable safety culture.
• Document all facets of construction activities.
• Understand the scope, schedule, and budget for each project area.
• Track construction budgets, prepare, and review pay applications.
• Establish positive client relations and pursue new business development.
• Generate detailed daily logs that account for work performed each construction day.
• Effectively and proactively help forecast and track construction schedules.
• Coordinate with clients, sub‑consultants, engineers, and contractors.

• 10 to 15 years of construction administration / resident engineering experience with heavy civil construction; experience with solid waste facilities is a plus.
• At least two years of experience for holders of a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, geology, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, manage schedules, and control costs.
• Strong client interaction skills.
• Willingness to travel within California for up to six months.
• Physical stamina to walk long distances over uneven terrain and to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a non‑consistent basis.
• Pass a company‑paid baseline health physical and drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Availability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and requirements.
• Proficiency in reading plans and specifications.
• Capability to prepare detailed field reports and communicate effectively in writing to multiple audiences on time‑sensitive issues.

• Stable construction field with continuous client relationships and regular site activity.
• Field‑work vehicle, cell phone, and paid overtime.
• Collaborative team of professionals who have worked together on average over ten years.
• Diverse projects including mass excavation, vertical construction, and linear construction (pipeline, roads, channels).
• Competitive benefits package.

Tetra Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.