Construction Manager

Position: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Be a leader during an exciting time of possibilities and progress in San Marcos! This is THE opportunity to be part of making a remarkable community even better. The City of San Marcos invites qualified applications for the Construction Manager (Resident Engineer Focused) position. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 9/80 work schedule with alternating Friday's off, participation in the CalPERS retirement system, 14 paid holidays, attractive health benefits and more!

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an experienced construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced public agency environment and enjoys taking ownership of projects from pre-construction through final closeout.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience managing public infrastructure projects, coordinating with contractors and consultants, reviewing construction documentation, resolving field issues, and serving as an owner's representative during construction.

This position is particularly well-suited for candidates with backgrounds in construction management, resident engineering, public works construction, capital improvement programs, and municipal infrastructure delivery.

Experience working with contractors, utility providers, consultants, and regulatory agencies throughout the construction process is highly desirable.

The team you'll be leading:

The Construction Engineering Division plays a critical role in delivering the City's capital improvement program and supporting construction activities associated with private development projects.

As Construction Manager, you will oversee construction inspection and project delivery efforts while serving as a key liaison between the City, contractors, consultants, utility providers, and project stakeholders. You will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with approved plans, specifications, permits, and City standards.

This is an opportunity to take a leadership role in some of the City's most visible infrastructure and development projects while helping shape San Marcos' continued growth and success.

Projects and Responsibilities May Include:

* Transportation and roadway improvement projects

* Utility and drainage infrastructure projects

* Public buildings and other public works projects

* Private development construction oversight

* Construction administration and contract management

* Consultant and contractor coordination

* Public agency and utility coordination

* Project closeout and acceptance activities

Application Period Closes:
Friday, July 10, 2026

Applications received by Friday, June 26, 2026, will receive first consideration. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis thereafter, and the recruitment may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

* Assumes responsibility for the Development Services Department's construction management and inspection activities including participating in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, priorities, and budget.

* Manages and administers multiple private development, right-of-way, and capital construction projects; manages contracts and agreements; ensures completion of projects within budgetary, regulatory, and time constraints.

* Coordinates activities with various public utilities, outside agencies and organizations, other departments, and the public, to resolve sensitive and controversial construction and inspection issues.

* Responds to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding construction projects.

* Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs and reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements; ensures project reports are prepared and construction files and records are appropriately maintained.

* Reviews and garners approval from appropriate design persons of construction submittals, contract change order requests, schedules, and design changes and reviews schedules of construction; prepares and processes progress payments, contract change orders, statements of working days, requests for information response, reports of completion, resolutions of acceptance, and notices of completion.

* Directs construction operations, services, and activities in accordance with applicable regulations and standards for infrastructure construction and employee safety and training.

* Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of construction and inspection operations, services, and activities; monitors work flow; assigns work activities and…