Manager of Construction

Job Description

General

The Bus Fleet Infrastructure Department oversees the delivery of major bus fleet and facilities infrastructure projects for SamTrans. The projects include design and construction of zero emissions infrastructure (battery electric bus (BEB) charging infrastructure and hydrogen fuel cell electric bus (FCEB) infrastructure) for SamTrans’s revenue and non-revenue fleet of nearly 400 vehicles, sea level rise and flood mitigation structures, bus administration, transportation, and maintenance buildings, and other structures at SamTrans’ North Base and South Base Maintenance Facilities.

The Manager of Construction is responsible for managing construction-phase activities for San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) bus fleet, facilities, and related infrastructure projects. The position leads day-to-day construction management, constructability, contract administration, field coordination, quality, safety, schedule, budget, and closeout functions in coordination with assigned project managers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Essential Functions & Duties

• Manage construction and construction-management activities for assigned infrastructure and facility projects from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Monitor and report construction progress, schedule performance, budget status, quality, safety, risks, issues, and required corrective actions for assigned projects.
• Provide constructability reviews of contract documents before advertisement; review plans, specifications, estimates, staging, sequencing, and construction schedules for completeness, feasibility, safety, and operational impacts.
• Direct and coordinate field activities, including inspections, work-site access, staging, shutdowns, operational interfaces, testing, commissioning, punch-list work, and project closeout.
• Identify construction issues and root causes; develop, evaluate, and implement practical corrective actions to minimize delays, disruptions, and avoidable change orders.
• Administer assigned construction contracts and consultant agreements in accordance with applicable public contracting requirements, District policies, labor compliance requirements, DBE/SBE requirements, and other contract provisions.

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Coordinate with project managers, designers, construction-management consultants, contractors, and affected SamTrans departments to support timely, safe, and compliant project delivery.
• Review contractor schedules, cost estimates, payment applications, change-order requests, requests for information, submittals, testing and inspection records, and other construction-administration documents; recommend appropriate actions within delegated authority.
• Ensure contractors and consultants comply with approved safety plans, quality requirements, environmental and regulatory commitments, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Maintain complete and accurate project records, including field reports, correspondence, meeting notes, issue logs, change documentation, test results, progress reports, and closeout records.
• Prepare clear project status updates and briefings for the Director, executive management, and other internal stakeholders; support public or Board presentations when assigned.
• Coordinate with federal, state, regional, and local agencies during project implementation to address project-specific permits, inspections, compliance requirements, and interagency interfaces.
• Provide technical guidance and work direction to assigned construction-management staff, consultants, and contractors; participate in consultant and staff selection, performance feedback, training, and professional development as assigned.
• Participate in the development and continuous improvement of construction procedures, templates, lessons learned, and project-specific quality-management documents.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• Six (6) years of full-time, increasingly responsible experience in civil, electrical, mechanical, or related engineering design; construction management; construction administration; or public works project delivery.
• Three (3) years of experience supervising staff on a full-time or project basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing construction delivery for complex public transit, fleet, facilities, utility, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience with construction quality control and quality assurance.
• Experience with public works construction contracts and applicable California public contracting, labor compliance, and contractor compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating construction activities at active transit operations and maintenance facilities.
• Experience with stormwater-system management or construction coordination.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license and safe driving record.

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, sequencing, scheduling, cost control, quality assurance, inspection, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Knowledge of public works construction administration, contract documentation, change management, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate plans, specifications, estimates, construction schedules, field conditions, and contract requirements.
• Ability to make sound, timely decisions in the field; identify risks; and implement effective corrective actions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with contractors, consultants, agency representatives, internal staff, and the public.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and work effectively in a project-delivery environment.

Working Conditions
Work is performed in office, field, and active construction-site environments. The position may require travel among District facilities and project sites; attendance at meetings outside normal business hours; and use of appropriate personal protective equipment in field conditions.

Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:

Health and Welfare Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  
• Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  
• Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
  

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.
  

Retirement Medical Benefits:

• Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  
• Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.
  

Holidays and Paid Time Off:

• Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  
• Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  
• Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.
  

Financial Planning Benefits:

• Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
  

• CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
  
• Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
  
• Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
  
• Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.
  

Growth and Education Benefits:

• Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
  
• Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $2,000.
  

Other Amazing Benefits:

• Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
  
• Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
  
• Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.
  

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.

Closing Date/Time: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific