Construction Manager

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead field and office activities for municipal capital improvement projects. You will oversee construction management and inspection in conformance with project plans, specifications, and applicable standards, while maintaining continuous communication with City staff, contractors, utilities, and the community.

Provide construction management and inspection in conformance with project funding guidelines, plans, specifications, and special provisions.
• Analyze project plans and specifications for errors and deficiencies; report findings.
• Adhere to all safety and health code regulations and enforce applicable contract provisions for the protection of the public and project personnel.
• Review contractors' Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules, construction staging plans, and traffic control plans; recommend approval.
• Prepare and oversee quantity calculations, progress payments/invoices, daily construction reports/journals, and related correspondence.
• Maintain updated record drawings and assist with preparation of As-Built plans.
• Coordinate and attend pre-construction meetings; prepare agendas and accurate meeting minutes.
• Review and approve submittals; respond to RFIs; advise on contract changes.
• Maintain continuous communication with City staff, public outreach personnel, construction administration staff, project neighbors, and utilities to resolve issues and communicate work conditions.
• Assist with claims documentation and participate in settlement meetings.
• Ensure proper implementation of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or Water Pollution Control Plan (WCPC).

Standards & References

• Greenbook Standard Specifications and Standard Plans for Public Works Construction.
• Caltrans Construction Manual.
• Manual of Traffic Controls for Construction and Maintenance Work Zones.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' construction management experience on municipal roadway/highway construction projects (or equivalent).
• Thorough knowledge of public works and Caltrans construction practices; ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Ability to make effective decisions concerning field problems and work in progress.
• Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel (or equivalent).

Preferred Experience

• Coordination with Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, AT&T, Cox Communications, Irvine Ranch Water District, East Orange County Water District, and Orange County Sanitation District.
• Experience preparing agendas and minutes; monthly reporting; staffing and budget coordination.

Work Environment & Equipment

• Ensure inspectors and project staff have necessary instruments, tools, testing and safety equipment.
• Field work requires adherence to safety protocols (white hard hats, safety vests, rubber-soled shoes).

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Pay range for this position is $73-$77/hr. The starting pay will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.