Construction Manager III – IV; Municipal Water Infrastructure

Construction Manager III – IV (Municipal Water Infrastructure)

Construction Manager with public agency CM experience in water, wastewater or public infrastructure-related projects is needed to assist with project responsibilities in our firm's growing construction management practice.

Experience and qualification requirements include:

• 8 - 10+ years in civil construction project oversight as part of a civil engineering or construction firm with a focus on water or wastewater.
• Required experience includes treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and/or concrete or steel water storage tanks. This position requires excellent attendance and an ability to be fully mobile on the job site.
• Developing and maintaining client contact before, during, and after project completion.
• Cultivating client relationships through organizational involvement and by direct contract.
• Conducting business development and client engagement in pursuit of identifying and winning work.
• Identifying key pursuits and developing proposals and budgets for CM related projects.
• This position entails climbing ladders, reaching, stooping, and kneeling, among others.
• A valid CA Driver's License is required.

Skills include:

• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Computer literate and ability to use MS Word, Excel, Project, Adobe, and construction documentation software such as Procore.
• Lead project meetings, prepare meeting agendas, and prepare meeting minutes.
• Ability to review contractor monthly pay requests and confirm quantity & pricing is correct.
• Experience with analyzing and negotiating potential change orders, dispute resolution, and claims mitigation.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, city and agency staff, engineers, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to manage a project team including resident inspectors, CM administrative support, and subconsultants.
• Effective communicator who can assist with marketing or business development efforts.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical water-related civil engineering or construction management education and knowledge, proactive organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal/communication skills including the ability to quickly develop working relationships internally within the firm and externally with clients and teaming partners.

A college degree, and Professional Engineer (PE) certification in California is preferred, but not required.

Please include a cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your experience fits the water infrastructure focus of West Yost projects.

This position will require travel to client offices and project sites.