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Senior Project Manager - Engineering and CM

Brown and Caldwell • Full-time • San Jose, California, United States • 1w ago

Brown and Caldwell is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support and grow our Construction Management practice throughout Northern California. This unique seller-doer position combines approximately 50% construction management project delivery and 50% business development responsibilities. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted owner's representative and construction advisor while actively developing relationships with municipal agencies, utilities, contractors, and industry partners to expand Brown and Caldwell's construction management services. The role will be focused on supporting growth in the Bay Area and Northern California markets while delivering high-quality construction management services on water, wastewater, utility, and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Lead quality control and assurance efforts across multiple projects.
Oversee subcontractor performance and resolve any issues.
Develop detailed project scopes and objectives in collaboration with construction execution team.
Analyze project progress and provide strategic recommendations.
Optimize project schedules and resource allocation.
Manage RFIs and ensure timely resolution of all inquiries.
Lead change management initiatives and ensure smooth transitions.
Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, industry standards and regulations.
Oversee successful closeout activities for contractors or subcontractors.
Completion of closeout manuals, including final operations and maintenance manuals.
Management of non-conformance process and reporting to ensure the highest quality delivery.
Provide leadership for health and safety to ensure all employees and subcontractors are meeting company health and safety requirements.
Reporting of subcontractor and vendor budget performance and change management.
Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Preferred Experience

Construction Management & Project Delivery (50%)

Serve as Construction Manager, Resident Engineer, Owner's Representative, or Project Manager on infrastructure projects.
Manage construction contracts, schedules, budgets, quality, safety, and risk.
Lead construction meetings and coordinate communications among owners, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
Review contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, claims, and payment applications.
Monitor project performance and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
Support constructability reviews, cost estimating, procurement, and preconstruction planning.
Provide leadership and mentoring to inspectors, field staff, and junior CM professionals.
Support collaborative delivery methods including CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, CM / QA services as part of Owner's Advisor Role on Design-Build projects.

Business Development & Client Service (50%)

Develop and maintain relationships with Bay Area municipalities, utilities, and public agencies.
Identify and pursue construction management opportunities generated through BC client service and design teams.
Conduct regular client visits, industry meetings, and networking activities.
Collaborate with Client Service Managers and pursuit teams to position BC for CM opportunities.
Support proposals, interviews, capture planning, and strategic pursuits.
Build relationships with contractors, construction partners, and program management organizations.
Help expand awareness of BC's construction management capabilities throughout Northern California.
Support growth initiatives associated with BC's expanding national Construction Management practice.

Mentorship

May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills and Competencies

Expertise in construction management and project management techniques.
Advanced knowledge in quality control and assurance.
Ability to oversee subcontractor coordination and define project scopes.
Expertise in managing requests for information (RFIs) and implementing change management processes.
High-level skills in plan and specifications compliance, progress monitoring, and schedule optimization.
Advanced knowledge of contracts and commercial delivery.
Proficient utilizing industry standard tools and systems for construction management.

Experience

Typically, a minimum of 10 years of related work experience in construction management or related field.

Required

15+ years of construction management, utility, infrastructure, heavy civil, or public works experience.
Demonstrated experience managing large capital construction programs and projects.
Experience serving in Construction Manager, Resident Engineer, Owner's Representative, Field Engineer, or Project Manager roles.
Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, cost controls, change management, and claims avoidance.
Proven ability to build trusted relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently while supporting regional growth initiatives.

Preferred Requirements

Utility, water, wastewater, energy, or public infrastructure experience.
Experience with municipal agencies and public procurement processes.
California client relationships within the Bay Area and Northern California markets.
Experience supporting pursuit strategy and business development activities.
Professional Engineer, CCM, PMP, DBIA, CM-Lean, or related certification.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field or equivalent experience is required.

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Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location C: $126,000 - $172,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

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