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Sr. High Speed Rail Construction Manager
Sr. High Speed Rail Construction ManagerJobot • Bakersfield, CA, US
Sr. High Speed Rail Construction Manager

Sr. High Speed Rail Construction Manager

Jobot • Bakersfield, CA, US
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Overview

Sr. High Speed Rail Construction Manager

Lead a $1B+ design-build rail project in California's Central Valley with on-site leadership overseeing construction and coordination with design-build teams, state agencies, and program stakeholders.

Base pay range : $140,000.00 / yr - $250,000.00 / yr

Job Details

The Senior Heavy Civil Construction Manager will lead all phases of construction on a multi-billion-dollar high-speed rail project in California. Based onsite in the Central Valley, the manager will direct a cross-disciplinary team and coordinate with the design-builder, state agencies, and program stakeholders. This role demands proven leadership in large-scale transportation infrastructure projects with a deep understanding of construction management best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead field operations, safety compliance, and scheduling
  • Manage contractor execution against project specs, plans, and budgets
  • Serve as primary point-of-contact for client interface and coordination
  • Ensure all work aligns with Caltrans structures processes, permits, and environmental requirements
  • Provide leadership in conflict resolution, team performance, and third-party negotiations
  • Oversee multiple scopes : earthworks, structures, utilities, grade separations, and environmental compliance
  • Prepare status reports and advise on critical project milestones

Required Qualifications

  • 15+ years in Project / Construction Management of large-scale ($1B+) heavy civil projects, ideally in rail
  • Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
  • Familiarity with Caltrans processes and California permitting requirements

    • Key Skills and Attributes

  • Deep field experience in heavy civil construction, including self-perform operations
  • Expertise in scheduling and cost tracking; Primavera P6 experience is a plus
  • Demonstrated success leading large, multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Proven record of safety and compliance in complex field environments

    • EEO and Additional Information

    Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    Jobot may perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

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    Construction Manager • Bakersfield, CA, US