Construction Manager II – Horizontal Work

Pacific Pros

Construction Manager overseeing horizontal public works projects for Los Angeles County. Responsible for managing operations and ensuring compliance with construction standards and regulations.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeAlhambra • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $71 - $83 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in construction management, particularly in overseeing large-scale projects valued over $100 million, while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices. Proven ability to lead teams, facilitate communication among stakeholders, and develop standardized procedures to enhance project delivery and efficiency.

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Construction ManagementProject CoordinationCommunication SkillsCertified Construction Manager (CCM)Experience with Design-Bid-Build and Design/Build

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Hard Skills

Construction Management ExperienceProject Delivery MethodsContract InterpretationData AnalysisBudget Monitoring

Soft Skills

MentoringProblem-SolvingFacilitationIndependently Complete Assignments

Tools & Technologies

DashboardsGuidance DocumentsChecklistsTemplates

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed ProfessionalCertified Construction Manager (CCM)

Industry Keywords

Airport ProjectsHorizontal InfrastructureGreenbookCaltrans SpecificationsConstruction Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Owner's representative.
Conduct structured on-boarding sessions with newly assigned CMs and Inspectors.
Identify training gaps and recommend improvements to onboarding, technical training, and professional development.
Provide mentoring and guidance to County staff and consultant personnel.
Support management and supervisors with staff alignment.
Assess current construction management workflows, procedures, and business practices.
Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve consistency, communication, and project delivery.
Develop recommendations for standardized procedures, guidance documents, checklists, and templates.
Evaluate coordination between County staff, consultants, project sponsors, and stakeholders.
Lead recurring construction portfolio reviews with Unit Heads and Project Controls.
Prepare summary reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for Section Head and Division-level reviews.
Perform focused data checks and analyses in advance of key meetings.
Serve as an independent resource to provide objective observations and recommendations regarding construction management best practices.
Facilitate communication and resolution of procedural issues between project teams and management.
Perform special assignments, operational reviews, and targeted analyses as requested by the Section Heads.
Monitor all on-site field construction activities associated with project completion.
Ensure construction operations follow approved work plans and Area Shutdown Requests (ASRs).
Become thoroughly familiar with contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities.
Ensure all work is performed and inspected in accordance with the latest plans and specifications.
Work with the Design/Builder and stakeholders to develop overall construction planning.
Monitor budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.
Identify potential problem areas and take preventive action to ensure critical milestones are met.
Ensure the use of sound and safe construction practices to achieve required quality control.
Prepare periodic reports summarizing progress of construction activities for senior management and clients.
Ensure effective implementation of all policies and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

20 years or more of experience, preferably on airport projects
Experience with projects valued at more than $100 million
Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR, and Design/Build
Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
Minimum 5 years (CM I) or 10 years (CM II) of construction management experience managing horizontal infrastructure projects
Must have a minimum of 3 references from current public agency employees
Licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Education background in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to independently complete assignments.
Ability to develop and maintain logs.
Ability to interpret contract plans and specifications, including other agency permits.
Ability to effectively facilitate project team and client meetings.
Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate project activities with the various project stakeholders.
Ability to adapt and respond effectively to project issues and challenges.
Knowledge of the Greenbook or Caltrans specifications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance