Project/Construction Manager: Public Works Construction

Location
Redwood City, California, United States
Employment type
Contract
Posted
Jun 24, 2026
Last seen
Oct 21, 2026

About the role

Location: East Bay / Peninsula, CA

Job Description:

Capital Program Management (CPM) seeks seasoned Project/Construction Managers to work with our public works clients in San Mateo County based out of our Redwood City office. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing full-cycle modernization and new construction projects; planning, scheduling, budgeting, contract administration and contractor management, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and on budget.

Responsibilities include:

- Manages, oversees and coordinates all phases of a public works facility project including pre-construction, mobilization, construction and closeout.

- Plans, organizes, directs and reports project management activities and progress to upper management.

- Coordinates with all pertinent public agencies during construction to comply with all off-site work.

- Manages project budget and schedule to meet the Owner’s expectations.

- Performs day-to-day contract administration.

- Manages and coordinates project team and contractors in communicating directives and ensuring the project scope is built according to plans, specifications and cost limits.

- Reviews submittals, RFI’s and CCD’s to ensure design standards are followed.

- Works with IOR to monitor the quality of work and review IRO’s logs.

- Operate a computer and assigned software to input and review data: Excel, MS Project, Bluebeam.

- Drive a personal vehicle to conduct work and visit sites. Depending on the project, work from a job site trailer may be occasional or frequent.

Additional qualifications for the position include:

- At least 5 years’ experience supporting modernization and new construction of public works projects.

- Familiarity with facility and design standards is strongly preferred.

- Familiarity with public contract code, building codes, and other regulatory requirements.

- The individual will understand project delivery, time management and how to deal with unanticipated events and unforeseen conditions.

- State (DSA, CDE, OPSC, and CEC) and local agency experience, strongly preferred

- Degree in Construction Management, or PMP or CMAA certificate in process is strongly preferred.

- Valid driver's license required; frequent travel to job sites and/or client meetings will be necessary.