Senior Construction Manager

Senior Construction Manager

Your role at GEI. We are seeking a Senior Construction Manager to provide leadership and oversight for large, complex heavy civil infrastructure projects including dams, pipelines, pump stations, tanks and reservoirs, levees, and groundwater wells. This role serves as the owner's senior representative during construction, managing multiple projects and teams while ensuring safety, schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory compliance. Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead construction delivery of multiple major heavy civil capital projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Directly supervise and provide technical direction and mentorship to Construction Managers, Office Engineers, and Inspectors.
• Oversee construction of pipelines, pump stations, tanks, dams, levees, and groundwater well facilities.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, permits, contracts, and applicable regulations.
• Manage project schedules, cost controls, forecasts, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Review and approve contractor pay applications, change orders, claims, and time extensions.
• Enforce jobsite safety programs and environmental compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, utilities, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Provide comprehensive constructability reviews of plan and specifications.
• Resolve complex construction issues, disputes, and unforeseen field conditions.
• Provide executive‑level reporting on project status, risks, and performance.
• Oversee project closeout, commissioning, final acceptance, and turnover to operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, related engineering degree or comprehensive equivalent field experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in California and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through Construction Management Association of America.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in heavy civil construction and management.
• Demonstrated leadership of large, complex infrastructure projects involving dams, pipelines, pump stations, tanks, dams, levees, or groundwater wells.
• Strong expertise in construction contracts, claims management, scheduling, and cost control.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to take and pass all GEI required construction safety related training courses.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering public works, water/wastewater, flood control, or utility capital programs.
• Experience working with multiple contractors under alternative delivery methods (DBB, CMAR, design‑build).

We are GEI. Some of the world's most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow. We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients' most complex challenges. With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Pay Range For This Position: $52.00 - $88.00/hour
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Rewards and Recognition
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• For Some Positions, Hybrid Work Schedules Are Available
• And More…

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENTFunctional Demands:SedentaryLightxMediumOtherActivity Level Throughout Workday(check one per row)Physical Activity RequirementsOccasional(0-35% of day)Frequent(33-66% of day)Continuous(67-100% of day)Not ApplicableSitting4-6 hoursStanding2 hoursWalking2 hoursClimbing30 min.Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)20lbsLifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)20lbsCarrying objectsxPush/pullxTwistingxBending10 minReaching forward10 minReaching overhead10 minSquat/kneel/crawl10 minWrist position deviationxPinching/fine motor skillsxKeyboard use/repetitive motion4-6 hoursTaste orsmell (taste=never)xTalk or hearxAccurate 20/40Very Accurate 20/20Not ApplicableNear VisionxFar VisionxYesNoNot ApplicableColor DiscriminationxSensory RequirementsMinimalModerateAccurateNot ApplicableDepth perceptionxHearingxEnvironment RequirementsOccupational Exposure Risk PotentialReasonably AnticipatedNot AnticipatedBlood borne pathogensxChemicalxAirborne communicable diseasesxExtreme temperaturesxRadiationxUneven surfaces or elevationsxExtreme noise levelsxDust/particulate matterxOther (exposure risks):Usual workday hours:8x1012Other work hours - WORK ENVIRONMENT - Functional Demands: - Sedentary - Light - x - Medium - Other - Activity Level Throughout Workday(check one per row) - Physical Activity Requirements - Occasional(0-35% of day) - Frequent(33-66% of day) - Continuous(67-100% of day) - Not Applicable - Sitting - 4-6 hours - Standing - 2 hours - Walking - 2 hours - Climbing - 30 min. - Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) - 20lbs - Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) - 20lbs - Carrying objects - x - Push/pull - x - Twisting - x - Bending - 10 min - Reaching forward - 10 min - Reaching overhead - 10 min - Squat/kneel/crawl - 10 min - Wrist position deviation - x - Pinching/fine motor skills - x - Keyboard use/repetitive motion - 4-6 hours - Taste orsmell (taste=never) - x - Talk or hear - x - Accurate 20/40 - Very Accurate 20/20 - Not Applicable - Near Vision - x - Far Vision - x - Yes - No - Not Applicable - Color Discrimination - x - Sensory Requirements - Minimal - Moderate - Accurate - Not Applicable - Depth perception - x - Hearing - x - Occupational Exposure Risk Potential - Reasonably Anticipated - Not Anticipated - Blood borne pathogens - x - Chemical - x - Airborne communicable diseases - x - Extreme temperatures - x - Radiation - x - Uneven surfaces or elevations - x - Extreme noise levels - x - Dust/particulate matter - x - Other (exposure risks): - Usual workday hours: - 8 - x - 10 - 12 - Other work hours

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.