Senior Construction Manager

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

The primary duties of the Senior Construction Manager are to assist in pursuing projects with various public agencies and, once contracts are underway, to technically and administratively represent a project owner throughout construction on a variety of public and quasi-public infrastructure projects.

• Manage in‑house and sub‑consultant contracts and staff as point person for construction contract oversight.
• Coordinate subcontractor scheduling and quality control.
• Prepare the Project Management Plan and develop procedures for executing construction contract administration, including document, change, time, cost, quality, and safety management.
• Perform procurement activities, including construction schedules, subcontract scopes, and constructability reviews.
• Administer and manage construction activities, monitor progress, and control project budget and schedule.
• Coordinate project quality assurance and control, ensuring subcontractor compliance with the Health and Safety Program.
• Maintain healthy relationships with clients and oversight organizations across Southern California.
• Perform additional duties as required to support project delivery and business development goals.

• Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to attain within one year.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in highway and bridge projects, transit, rail grade separations, or other transportation‑related projects.
• Southern California experience preferred.
• Experience with Caltrans or similar DOT work.
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with HDR’s vehicle policy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction planning and management, including contracts, document control, change management, and site safety.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software (Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with owners, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Commitment to HDR’s employee‑owned culture and inclusive environment.

HDR is a company built on collaboration, trust, and the collective expertise of our employees. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every person is welcomed, valued, and respected, and where authentic ideas can thrive to solve the world’s greatest challenges.

At HDR, we are committed to employment equity and equal opportunity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records, and we seek to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.