Northern California Construction Management Team Leader

Northern California Construction Management Team Leader

Own Your Future at Psomas
Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.

Lead and grow our Northern California Program & Construction Management practice, overseeing a $15M annual portfolio across transportation, public works, and water/wastewater projects for public agency clients. This is a key leadership role for someone who can develop people, strengthen client trust, drive delivery excellence, and help expand Psomas' presence in the region.

• Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
• Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.
• Hybrid Flexibility: 3/2 hybrid schedule.
• Career Growth: Clear pathways, coaching, and leadership development.
• Meaningful Work: Community-impact projects plus ways to give back.

You’ll lead a successful Northern California construction management practice with responsibility for people, delivery, client relationships, and business performance. You’ll set the tone for accountability and culture, help teams perform at a high level, and partner across Psomas to deliver strong results for clients and communities.

• People Leadership & Team Development Build, mentor, and retain a high‑performing construction management team. Set clear expectations, coach project and construction managers, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth.
• Project Delivery & Operational Oversight Oversee delivery across transportation, public works, and water/wastewater projects, ensuring strong performance in scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety while helping teams remove roadblocks and stay aligned.
• Client Development & Market Leadership Strengthen trusted relationships with Northern California public agencies. Lead pursuits, including proposals and interviews, expand key accounts, and represent Psomas in the market.
• Financial & Resource Accountability Guide performance for a ~$20M annual portfolio, including staffing, forecasting, budgets, and profitability. Make thoughtful, timely decisions that support both client success and business results.
• Strategic & Cross‑Team Collaboration Partner with design and technical teams to deliver integrated solutions, improve how we work, and identify opportunities to grow services across Northern California.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in project and construction management overseeing complex projects in Northern California
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and build trusted client relationships
• Demonstrated success leading client pursuits, including proposal development and interview presentations
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams

• Salary: $200,000-$260,000, commensurate with experience
• Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
• Time Off: 4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep you informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we need, we’ll reach out to discuss next steps.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.