About the Role
We are seeking Construction Managers at various levels to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs. In this role, you will oversee construction activities, coordinate contractors, enforce safety and quality, and ensure projects stay on track with requirements and budget. This is a general application for future roles, and applications will be kept on file for upcoming hiring needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide construction-phase leadership from preconstruction through closeout.
- Oversee field execution to ensure all work complies with plans, specifications, codes, and contract requirements.
- Monitor and report on schedule, scope, budget, and risk management activities for multiple task orders.
- Manage submittal, RFI, and change order processes, ensuring timely resolution and accurate documentation.
- Conduct field inspections and coordinate with safety and quality assurance teams to verify compliance.
- Track daily progress, quantities, and cost performance against approved budgets and schedules.
- Coordinate and chair construction progress meetings, site walks, and issue resolution sessions.
- Review contractor schedules for critical path impacts and verify construction sequencing aligns with approved plans.
- Collaborate effectively with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and third-party stakeholders.
- Prepare and deliver clear reporting materials, including status updates, risk logs, and resource forecasts.
- Support commissioning, operations readiness, and transition-to-maintenance planning.
- Ensure all construction activities comply with applicable environmental, quality, and safety standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years' experience in successfully managing and overseeing large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
- Experience overseeing construction on behalf of an owner or agency, including contractor performance monitoring, change order and claim review, and field issue resolution.
- Working knowledge of construction contract administration, submittals, RFIs, inspection, and quality documentation on publicly funded projects.
- Proficiency with industry standard project and construction management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Bluebeam, eBuilder, Procore, etc.).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Master’s degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture.
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), or Architect Registration (AIA).
- Experience delivering projects through both traditional and alternative methods (e.g., DB, CM/GC, P3).
- Field experience with inspection, construction coordination, and contractor oversight.
- Familiarity with construction documentation platforms such as e-Builder, Procore, or similar.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational abilities
- Strong multitasking abilities
- Attention to field-level details
- Collaborative mindset
- Teamwork
- Trust building
- Positive relationship building
- Practical problem-solving skills
- Proactive approach
- Solution-oriented approach
- Natural curiosity
- Passion for continuous learning
- Passion for improvement
Experience Level
- 10+ years' experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field
- Master’s degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Architect Registration (AIA)
Salary/Compensations
- $130k-$190k/year ($62.50-$91.35/hour)
Benefits
- Unlimited flexible time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
- 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
- Formal career planning and development program
- $2,500 annually toward professional development
- Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
- Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
- Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
- Free personal financial planning services
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Employee referral bonus
About the Company
- Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
- This employer participates in E-Verify.
- The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
- All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.
