Construction Manager (Fairfield)

Coastland | DCCM has an immediate opening for an experienced Construction Manager to oversee Capital Improvement Program construction projects for our public agency clients. The full-time position will be filled in our Fairfield office and require travel to serve our clients throughout these regions.

The candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years of experience overseeing public construction projects and possess strong communication skills.

Knowledge of:

  • Methods used in effectively leading, directing the work of, and training others
  • Problem solving techniques
  • Surveying principles and practices
  • Materials sampling and testing methods and techniques
  • Engineering design and construction practices
  • Quantity and cost estimating
  • Customer service techniques
  • Principles of project planning and administration
  • Principles of statistics and mathematics as applied to engineering construction tasks
  • Construction methods, techniques, and materials used for public works projects
  • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, and construction standards pertaining to public works projects
  • Public contracts and the Public Contracts Code and procedures
  • Safety and labor code compliance and applicability
  • Strong personnel, fiscal, organizational and time management skills
  • Construction administration and management systems, procedures and techniques
Minimum Requirements: 
  • 5+ years of increasingly responsible construction related experience, including 1+ years as a construction manager/administrator and 1+ years as a construction inspector
  • Experience providing oversight/coordination with project inspectors
  • Able to work in a collaborative environment and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients and government agencies
  • Ability to make effective, fair, timely and independent decisions – especially in the field
  • Possess good conflict resolution skills and strong organizational and time management skills
  • Experience processing all construction-related paperwork as owner’s representative
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and to traverse difficult terrain
  • Valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record
  • A California professional engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required
  • Certified Erosion, Sediment & Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI) and/or QSP/QSD desired

At Coastland | DCCM we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the stated criteria for this position, so if you’re excited about this role but don't meet all the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Coastland | DCCM offers a highly competitive compensation package based on experience.  Our benefits package includes medical-dental-vision coverage, 401k plan w/ employer matching contribution and continuing education programs.

With a diverse range of projects and services and dynamic client base, Coastland | DCCM is able to provide many opportunities for growth and advancement.