Construction Manager

Location: Project-based throughout Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties

Employment Type: Full-Time / Project-Based

AKM Consulting Engineers, an established industry leader,is a multi-disciplined professional organization that specializes in providing engineering and related services to public agencies.

The scope of services offered by AKM includes all facets of planning, design and construction management for public works infrastructure.

AKM Consulting Engineers is seeking a skilled and experienced Construction Manager to lead construction-phase services for a variety of public infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a collaborative and detail-oriented professional with strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. The Construction Manager will be responsible for overseeing contractors, coordinating with public agency clients, managing inspection teams, and ensuring quality project delivery in accordance with contract documents, schedules, and budgets.

• Maintain a high level of professionalism when working with clients, contractors, and AKM team members.
• Foster respectful and effective communication among all project stakeholders.
• Represent AKM and the client in a manner that promotes trust, reliability, and accountability.
• Submit timely project updates and maintain clear lines of communication with the client and AKM Project Manager.
• Act with integrity, objectivity, and a solutions-oriented approach throughout all phases of the project.
• Ensure all services are performed within the agreed contractual scope and project goals.
• Uphold the project contract documents and public works standards at all times.

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day construction activities for assigned projects.
• Review and interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents for compliance and constructability.
• Supervise and coordinate inspection staff to ensure quality assurance and adherence to project requirements.
• Lead and document pre-construction, progress, and closeout meetings.
• Track and manage construction schedules, including baseline CPM schedules and two-week look-aheads.
• Oversee receipt, tracking, and distribution of submittals, RFIs, and change order requests.
• Coordinate with engineers, subconsultants (e.g., geotechnical, corrosion, survey), and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Monitor contractor progress and prepare weekly construction progress reports.
• Provide technical support during bidding, construction, and closeout phases.
• Maintain organized project documentation, including daily reports, photographic records, submittal logs, and correspondence.
• Review contractor’s pay applications and recommend approval of payment quantities.
• Track and manage work performed under change orders or force account.
• Evaluate contractor’s performance and maintain project punch lists throughout the construction phase.
• Ensure timely resolution of issues and assist in dispute resolution when needed.
• Maintain a high level of client service by ensuring construction is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.

• Minimum 10 years of construction management experience, preferably on public works infrastructure projects (e.g., pipelined, pump stations, reservoirs, treatment facilities, street improvements).
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is preferred.
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification is desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of public agency procedures, construction methods, materials, and contract law.
• Experience supervising inspection staff. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project) and construction management platforms preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, organization, and time management abilities.
• Valid CA driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.