Construction Manager

Construction Manager
Harris is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in planning, design, and construction of public and private buildings & infrastructure. Our offices and project sites span the West Coast in California, and Washington with a staff of over 300 employee-owners. We focus on serving clients in the municipal, education, water, and transportation markets.
If you are a driven professional looking for a collaborative environment, work that makes a difference, and a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris & Associates.

Harris is looking for a Project/Construction Manager to join our dynamic Program & Construction Management team in the Monterey County area.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Serve as the primary point of contact, interacting daily with clients, stakeholders, designers, contractors, inspectors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Represent the Owner’s interests throughout the project lifecycle, taking ownership of project success in collaboration with the project team.
• Facilitate the timely and equitable resolution of project issues in accordance with contract documents and client goals.
• Communicate effectively and collaboratively with both stakeholders and Harris staff to ensure adequate information is shared transparently.
• Lead, manage, and facilitate Owner–Architect–Contractor (OAC) meetings, ensuring clear communication, issue resolution, and alignment on project scope, schedule, and budget
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, permits, budget, and schedule.
• Observe, monitor, and document contractor performance in accordance with contractual obligations, including but not limited to:
  • Managing project correspondence, including documentation of verbal directives, written communications, designer memoranda, field directives, and clarification letters.
  • Reviewing submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs) on behalf of the client, with consultation on potential quality, schedule, or cost impacts.
  • Reviewing change orders for contractual merit, scope alignment, and cost reasonableness.
  • Monitoring Time & Materials (T&M) work, when applicable.
  • Reviewing contractor progress payment applications against verified field progress.
  • Developing, distributing, and maintaining timely meeting agendas and accurate meeting minutes.
  • Preparing and distributing project reports in accordance with Harris’ scope of work.
  • Always promoting and leading a culture of safety.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive construction management experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience managing vertical construction projects required; civil project experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to apply construction management expertise across diverse project types and market sectors.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and processes.
• Experience supporting project proposals and participating in client interviews is desired.
• Strong team-oriented mindset with the ability to foster collaborative problem-solving.
• Proactive, self-motivated approach with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Experience reviewing contract drawings and specifications for accuracy, constructability, and completeness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Project, and Bluebeam software. Procore a plus.

Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated salary range for this position is $135,000–$160,000 annually, with final compensation determined by experience and qualifications.
In addition to base salary, we also offer:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• ESOP (Employee Stock Owner Program)
• 401K Match
• PTO, 8 Paid Holidays + "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you!
• Health & Well-Being Allowance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hybrid/remote work plans
• Paid Leave Programs such as maternity, parentally, and family medical leave

Harris & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability) and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harris expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.