Construction Program Manager Capital Delivery (Water Utility Projects) - Chico

Job Description

Job Description

Location: On-Site in Bakersfield, San Jose, or Chico

Employment Type: Full Time

Estimated Duration: Indefinite

About the Role:

As the Construction Program Manager Capital Delivery, you will have statewide responsibility for managing the construction phase of high-quality water utility capital projects for our water utility client. Your leadership will ensure projects are delivered on scope, on schedule, and on budget, while upholding safety, quality, and operational needs. You will set and maintain construction management policies, processes, and tools; lead internal and external construction management teams; and facilitate design-phase constructability reviews, value engineering sessions, training programs, and continuous improvement of standards and contracts. This position may be located in Chico, San Jose, Bakersfield, or Torrance, and will oversee these functions primarily throughout California but also support Hawaii, Washington, New Mexico, and Texas as needed.

Why Join Us?

Innovation Consulting LLC, you will play a crucial role in driving our commitment to emotional intelligence, efficiency, and innovation, ensuring that we deliver positive outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives to the table.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Oversight
• Manage staff (initially 2 direct reports), including workload prioritization, performance evaluations, and training.
• Oversee a diverse team of external construction managers, ensuring vendor pool health in collaboration with procurement.
• Participate in long-range strategic planning for Capital Delivery and Project Support Services.
• Perform other duties as assigned and work on-site in assigned office location.
• Construction Phase Management
• Establish and maintain construction phase policies, processes, procedures, tools, and responsibilities for capital project oversight.
• Develop and report on construction phase key performance indicators (KPIs) for capital program performance.
• Determine and coordinate staffing for construction oversight to ensure high-quality, compliant projects that meet operational needs.
• Ensure safety compliance with state, county, and governing agencies.
• Process Improvement & Training
• Facilitate and maintain constructability review criteria for project designs.
• Lead construction phase lessons learned processes and track corrective actions.
• Provide construction training/development for engineering department staff.
• Refine standard plans, specifications, and construction contracts.
• Develop tools, templates, and procedures to enhance construction delivery.
• Collaboration & Compliance
• Maintain effective working relationships with contractors, vendors, consultants, regulators, and internal teams.
• Support design-phase activities, including constructability reviews and participation in value engineering sessions.
• Ensure projects meet the needs of operations while complying with plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Work Model and On-Site Requirements:

• On-Site position based in Chico, San Jose, or Bakersfield, CA.
• Standard schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with flexibility for project needs.
• Travel to work sites as needed

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or EIT certificate equivalent).
• California Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive public works or water utility construction experience emphasizing construction management and inspection.
• Valid California Drivers License.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and financial principles.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and change management skills.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate employees.
• Ability to develop policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with contractors, vendors, consultants, regulators, and internal teams.
• Commitment to excellent customer service. [Bullet list of requirements to fulfill the job duties.These are the Must Haves]

Preferred Attributes:

• State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Grade II and Water Treatment Operator Grade II certifications.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $125,000 $240,000 per year
• Contract duration: Indefinite
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, retirement plan, reimbursement account, PTO (Paid time Off) and discount plans.
• No waiting period on benefits package.They are available immediately and accrual items begin accruing immediately.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Medical, Dental and Vision:

• Benefits are provided through Covered California, where you can choose from over 40 health plans that best fit your needs.
• Our Health Reimbursement Account helps us cost-share the premiums with our employees
• Premiums are mostly, or sometimes entirely covered by the Health Reimbursement Account, depending on the level of plan you select.
• HRA (Health Reimbursement Account) can be used for covering costs of plan premiums as well as point-of-service costs and copays
• Benefit amounts for 2025:
• Employee only: $6,600 ($550 per month)
• Employee plus one: $10,320 ($860 per month)
• Employee plus family: $14,040 ($1,170 per month)
• All plans may carryover up to $5,000 to the next year

Retirement Savings Plan:

• 401K program with safe-harbor company matching contributions dollar-for-dollar

up to 6% of employee contributions.

• 401K program custodian with a history of high-performing funds.
• Discretionary supplemental match each year.

PTO (Paid Time Off)

• Holidays: Paid holidays for full-time employees, averaging 11 days per year, following utility holiday schedules.
• Sick time: 40 hours per year accrued on a bi-weekly basis, carryover allowed to next year.
• Vacation pay: accrued on a bi-weekly basis, carryover allowed to the next year.
• Vacation accrual details based on years of employment with our firm:
• 0-2 years: 2 weeks or 80 hours per year
• 3-4 years: 3 weeks or 120 hours per year
• 5+ years: 4 weeks or 160 hours per year

Additional Benefits:

• Discount program on memberships, hotels, travel, concerts electronics and other items.
• No waiting period on benefits package.Benefits eligibility is available immediately and accrual items begin accruing immediately.
• With our 401K program, you are 100% vested in all deposits from day one, no vesting period on your contributions or company contribution.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

At Innovation Consulting LLC, youll be part of a team that believes in building a better worldstarting with you. Were committed to creating an environment where you feel valued, supported, empowered, and inspired to bring your unique talents to the table, driving positive change for our clients and communities.

Join us, and youll have the opportunity to grow with a company that values diversity, ethical leadership, and sustainability, all while making a real impact in the world through our innovative and inclusive culture.