Construction Manager III – IV; Municipal Water Infrastructure

Construction Manager III – IV (Municipal Water Infrastructure)

Full‑time, Exempt position located in the Northern and Central Valley of California (client project sites in Modesto or Turlock).

Compensation: $125,000 - $196,350 (based on Medford/Turlock region; geographic differentials may apply for other regions).

Location:

Can sit anywhere in the Northern and Central Valley California regions. Requires physical presence at the client project site 4–5 days a week.

• Oversee civil construction projects with a focus on water or wastewater infrastructure, including treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and concrete/steel water storage tanks.
• Develop and maintain client contact before, during, and after project completion.
• Lead project meetings, prepare agendas and minutes.
• Review contractor monthly pay requests, confirm quantity & pricing, analyze and negotiate change orders, dispute resolution and claims mitigation.
• Manage project team including resident inspectors, CM administrative support, and subconsultants.
• Assist with business development and client engagement, identify key pursuits, and develop proposals and budgets for CM projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements (including climbing ladders, reaching, stooping, kneeling, etc.).

• 8–10+ years of civil construction project oversight experience in a civil engineering or construction firm specializing in water or wastewater.
• Experience with treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, or concrete/steel water storage tanks.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, Project, Adobe, Procore, and construction documentation software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to work independently, be fully mobile on job sites, and maintain excellent attendance.
• College degree preferred;
  California Professional Engineer certification preferred but not required.

Requires travel to client offices and project sites.

Standard benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts, paid vacation, paid sick leave, holidays, employee assistance programs, 401(k) with employer match, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, pet insurance, and travel assistance program.

Other unique benefits: 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, Leadership Academy programs, wellness reimbursement, employee stock ownership opportunity, performance‑based bonuses, merit increases, employee referral bonuses.