Senior Construction Manager; Rail

KDG Construction Consulting is seeking a Senior Construction Manager (CM) with strong Alternative Delivery experience and direct interface exposure within a Public-Private Partnership (P3) environment. This role will support the ITC Inglewood Transit Connector project beginning in a part‑time capacity in March
, transitioning to full‑time in June
, and continuing through project completion in 2028
.

The Senior CM will act as a key liaison between the public owner, private concessionaire, design‑builder, and stakeholders, ensuring construction delivery aligns with contractual, technical, and operational objectives.

• Oversee construction activities to ensure compliance with scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, and field coordination.
• Lead constructability reviews and phasing plans aligned with transit and municipal operations.
• Review and validate schedules, cost reports, and progress payment applications.

• Serve as the primary field interface between the Owner and P3 concessionaire/design‑builder.
• Support administration of the Project Agreement, including compliance, risk allocation, and performance requirements.
• Coordinate technical reviews and approvals across public and private partners.
• Assist in managing commercial matters, change events, and contract modifications.

• Interface with city agencies, transit authorities, utilities, and third‑party stakeholders.
• Support community impact mitigation, traffic control coordination, and public communications.
• Participate in executive briefings and governance reporting structures.

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee QA/QC programs and inspection protocols.

• Prepare executive reports, dashboards, and project updates.
• Maintain documentation for claims avoidance, dispute resolution, and audit readiness.
• Support project controls integration (cost, schedule, risk).

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 15+ years of construction management experience on large, complex infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience on Alternative Delivery projects (Design‑Build, CMAR, Progressive DB).
• Direct experience interfacing with or working within a P3 concessionaire structure
  .
• Strong knowledge of project controls, commercial terms, and contract administration.
• Proven ability to manage multi‑stakeholder environments.

• Experience on transit, rail, people mover, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Southern California public agency processes.
• PMP, CCM, PE, or DBIA certification.
• Experience with project agreements, availability payment structures, and lifecycle requirements.

$–  per year

About KDG: KDG Construction Consulting is a leading provider of program, project, and construction management services. The firm serves clients in a broad range of markets throughout Southern California, including aviation, transportation, and infrastructure. KDG provides a full spectrum of management and technical services spanning the entire lifecycle of a construction project.