Assistant Construction Manager

Find your path and enjoy the journey at Haley & Aldrich. With us, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking an Assistant Construction Manager to support complex construction projects (flood control, riparian restoration, over water, environmentally sensitive sites, and landslide/roadway stabilization). You will serve as the on-site representative for construction management and inspection, reporting to the Construction Manager/PM while operating independently. Key responsibilities include documenting daily field activities, managing construction records (submittals, RFIs, change orders, meeting minutes), overseeing contractor compliance (plans, specs, permitting, safety), and facilitating coordination with agencies, utilities, and stakeholders.

Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and public communication skills are essential. This position has a high focus on detail, safety, timely reporting, and claim mitigation. This is a full‑time,
hourly position in either our Walnut Creek, CA or San Jose, CA offices.

In this position, you will:

• Observe and document contractor compliance with project plans, specs, permit & safety requirements (no contractor direction).
• Coordinate with permitting agencies (BCDC, CDFW, RWQCB), utilities, and stakeholders.
• Track and report project progress, issues, and safety/environmental concerns for mitigation.
• Prepare detailed daily field reports (DFRs) and manage construction documentation using CM software.
• Review JHAs, monitor safety compliance, and report unsafe acts/conditions.
• Act as a communications liaison, supporting negotiation, conflict resolution, and technical translation with all parties.
• Support utility coordination, attend meetings/inspections, and participate in safety reviews/lessons learned.
• Demonstrate H&A’s foundational safety behaviors.

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in civil engineering, construction management, geotechnical engineering, environmental science, or related degree.
• 3 years’ relevant experience (with a degree).
• 5+ years CM/inspection/project engineer experience (without degree).
• Experience as owner’s rep or CM consultant, including contractor/regulator interface.
• Proficient reading/interpreting plans/specs/permits.
• Field experience with environmental, state, and federal permitting/funding.
• Construction documentation/recordkeeping experience; CM software (e.g., Procore, E‑builder, or similar).
• Strong technical writing and timely reporting skills (DFRs, schedules, change orders, claim support).
• Public works, utility/agency coordination, and relevant project experience.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and public‑facing communication skills.
• Safety focused; experience with JHAs, site safety plans, and reporting.
• Able to traverse uneven terrain, work in all weather, and work independently on field sites.

• Experience with Caltrans projects.
• Environmental BMP and special‑status species knowledge.
• Experience leading field safety briefings/tailboards or presenting to agencies/public.
• OSHA 30 Hour.

The salary range for this position in Walnut Creek, CA and San Jose, CA is $51.45 - $53.85 hourly. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.

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