Senior Construction Manager

Own Your Future! Psomas is 100% employee-owned, creating a culture of shared accountability, stewardship, and long-term thinking. With no outside shareholders, decisions are guided by what's best for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As a Senior Construction Manager, you won't just lead projects - you'll be an owner contributing to the firm's sustained success and legacy.

As our Senior Construction Manager, you won't just contribute to projects - you'll be an owner helping shape the firm's continued success and legacy.

The Psomas Advantage:

• Employee Ownership: 100% company-paid ESOP plus a 401(k) with immediate company match.
• People First Culture: We value diverse perspectives, collaborative leadership, and a shared commitment to technical excellence and people development.
• Hybrid Flexibility: A consistent 3/2 hybrid schedule that supports both collaboration and focused work (as applicable).
• Career Growth: Structured career pathing, leadership development, and internal coaching designed to support long-term growth into senior leadership.
• SD Perks: Company-paid parking in downtown San Diego.

The Role: We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Construction Manager to support our Construction Management Team in San Diego.

In this role, you will lead high-impact public works projects including bridges, highways, water facilities, parks, open space, and coastal infrastructure. You will serve as the primary owner representative, overseeing complex construction programs involving civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural components while ensuring alignment with approved plans, budgets, and schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary owner representative overseeing and coordinating daily construction management activities
• Monitor construction to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, budget, and schedule
• Resolve construction issues and lead interactions with clients, designers, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Oversee field construction, contract administration, and manage staff and subcontractors
• Review schedules, document project progress, respond to claims, and manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Facilitate project success by resolving issues fairly, effectively, and proactively

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• 15+ years of experience managing construction or engineering for public works projects
• Active California Professional Engineering (PE) License
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and ability to interpret plans, drawings, and specifications
• Demonstrated success developing and maintaining strong client relationships

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $175,000 - $205,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
• Compensation is dependent on experience, education, and other factors of candidate and is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.
• Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
• Time Off: 3-4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays (depending on experience)
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits.

Our Hiring Approach: Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep you informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.