Construction Management Lead
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead the development, rollout, and refinement of construction management and inspection best practices, procedures, and toolkits for a large US public agency. Translate field lessons into practical standards, playbooks, and training content while advising on division-wide operating models and interfaces between CM, design, project controls, and inspection functions. Facilitate workshops with leadership and field teams to align on service levels and performance metrics. Provide senior-level support on active projects, including construction oversight, schedule and cost reviews, and risk mitigation for complex public works. Establish inspection protocols, mentor client staff on contract administration and claims avoidance, and partner with internal specialists to ensure standardized reporting. Champion safety, quality, and accountability in alignment with Cal/OSHA and state regulations. This Southern California-based hybrid role requires regular travel and 15+ years of public-sector construction management experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
- 15+ years of progressive construction management experience delivering public-sector infrastructure, public works, or transportation projects
- at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing CM and/or inspection teams
- Demonstrated experience building or standardizing CM and inspection processes, manuals, or operating procedures for public owners or large programs
- Deep, hands-on knowledge of construction means and methods, contract administration, change management, and field issue resolution on active construction sites
- Strong familiarity with public-sector contracting frameworks, standard specifications (e.g., Greenbook, Caltrans or analogous state DOT standards), and compliance requirements
- Proven ability to operate in a management consulting–style capacity: diagnosing current-state processes, framing recommendations, building roadmaps, and supporting implementation
- Exceptional communication skills, with confidence engaging executive sponsors, project managers, resident engineers, and inspectors, as well as external stakeholders and the public
- Experience leading workshops, trainings, or coaching programs for technical teams, and of influencing culture and behavior change in complex organizations
- Self-starter mentality, comfortable working independently, navigating ambiguity, and building structure where none exists, while also collaborating closely with multi-disciplinary teams
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- other relevant certifications in construction, safety, or project management
Desired Qualifications
- other relevant certifications in construction, safety, or project management are a plus
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