Construction Manager

Location: Long Beach, California Salary Range: Up to $210,000 Annually Work Schedule: 100% Onsite Project Value: $60 Million Project Type: Higher Education / Educational Facilities Construction Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the construction and closeout phases of a major $60 million educational facilities project at Long Beach City College in Long Beach, California. The Construction Manager will serve as the Owner's Representative , providing leadership and oversight of day-to-day construction activities while ensuring the project is delivered in accordance with established scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing complex capital construction projects, preferably within higher education, K–12, DSA-regulated facilities, healthcare, or public works environments. This individual must possess strong field construction management expertise, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, and other project stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished construction management professional to play a key role in delivering a significant educational infrastructure project. Key Responsibilities Construction Management & Owner Representation • Serve as the primary Owner's Representative during construction and project closeout. • Oversee daily construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, contractual obligations, and district requirements. • Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and inspection teams. • Manage construction-phase activities, including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, inspections, and project documentation. • Monitor contractor performance and proactively resolve construction-related issues. • Manage project closeout activities, including punch lists, final inspections, approvals, and turnover documentation. Project Scope, Schedule & Budget Management • Manage project scope and ensure alignment with district programming requirements and project objectives. • Develop, monitor, and manage project schedules, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions. • Oversee project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting. • Review and manage contractor payment applications, change order requests, and cost proposals. • Evaluate potential scope changes and their impact on project budgets and schedules. • Identify project risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies. Contract Administration & Quality Control • Administer construction contracts and ensure compliance with contractual requirements. • Review and negotiate contract modifications, change orders, and related construction matters. • Oversee quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure construction meets approved plans, specifications, and district standards. • Coordinate inspections, testing, and required approvals with applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). • Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulations, and DSA requirements where applicable. Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting • Facilitate project meetings with contractors, design teams, consultants, and district representatives. • Maintain accurate project records, progress reports, financial documentation, and correspondence. • Communicate project status, schedule updates, risks, and critical issues to key stakeholders. • Coordinate construction activities to minimize disruptions to campus operations. • Support district leadership with project-related reporting, decision-making, and administrative requirements. Safety & Risk Management • Monitor compliance with applicable safety regulations and district safety requirements. • Coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders to address safety concerns. • Identify construction risks and proactively implement mitigation measures. • Promote a culture of accountability, quality, and safe construction practices. Minimum Qualifications • 15+ years of construction management experience involving educational facilities, DSA-regulated projects, commercial construction, healthcare facilities, or public works. • Professional background in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related discipline. • Demonstrated experience managing construction projects from planning and design through construction and closeout. • Strong experience serving as an Owner's Representative or managing construction activities on behalf of public or institutional owners. • Extensive knowledge of field construction management, contract administration, change management, and construction sequencing. • Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, payment applications, inspections, and project closeout. • Strong understanding of construction schedules, budgets, cost controls, and risk management. • Working knowledge of applicable building codes, construction regulations, and safety requirements. • Proficiency with construction project management information systems (PMIS), such as Procore or comparable platforms. • Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and adapt to changing project and bond program requirements. • Ability to work onsite in Long Beach, California, five days per week. Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. • Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. • Experience managing construction projects for community colleges, universities, K–12 school districts, or other public educational institutions. • Familiarity with California Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements and approval processes. • Experience with public agency capital improvement programs and bond-funded construction projects. • Previous construction management experience in Long Beach or the surrounding Southern California region. • Demonstrated success delivering large-scale institutional or public works projects through construction and closeout. Compensation & Work Environment Annual Salary: Up to $210,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Location: Long Beach, California Work Arrangement: This is a fully onsite position requiring a consistent presence at the project location. The selected candidate will play an integral role in overseeing a significant $60 million educational facilities construction project, working closely with project stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. Apply Today If you are an experienced Construction Manager with a strong background in educational facilities, public works, or complex institutional construction, we encourage you to apply. We are particularly interested in professionals who have successfully represented owners on major capital construction projects and bring hands-on expertise in construction oversight, contractor management, cost control, scheduling, and project closeout. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes for confidential consideration.