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.

• 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

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.

KDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability status.