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Construction Manager/Resident Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/15/2026 CLOSED ON 8/14/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager/Resident Engineer position at Hazen and Sawyer?

Join our Hazen team and make the world a better place, providing exceptional client service in all things water® and superior technical solutions for our clients. Hazen is a creative, employee-owned company with minimal bureaucracy where employees thrive.

Hazen has outstanding opportunities for motivated, talented people that enjoy teamwork and collaboration, client service, and solving our clients’ most difficult challenges. You will be supported by multiple mentors on projects and local office leadership.

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Construction Manager/ Resident Engineer (CM/RE) to support the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities and conveyance facilities located in Los Angeles County, Orange County, and Inland Empire Areas. The CM/RE will manage the construction, coordination, documentation and inspection activities for various water and wastewater facilities and pipeline projects primarily in the Orange County Area. Travel within the area may be required.

 Duties and responsibilities may include the following:

  • Reviewing and interpreting Contract Documents including project specifications and drawings.
  • Assisting in the processing and review of RFIs and shop drawings prepared by the Contractor.
  • Preparing sketches and assembling data for the Design Engineer's use.
  • Coordinating and facilitating communication between the Contractor, the Design Engineer, the Facility Managers, and the Owner
  • Managing the field inspection of Contractor's daily operations for compliance with contract documents. 
  • Perform Q/C on CM operations.  
  • Reviewing Contractor’s schedules, monthly pay estimates and managing the review of change orders.
  • Use of cloud-based software for project documentation such as PROCORE, Unifier e-Builder etc.
  • Interfacing with clients and performing client management activities.
  • Prepare construction schedules using appropriate software (Microsoft Project and P6). 
  • Participate in business development activities, such as proposal development, interviews, and client marketing. 
  • Assist Hazen engineering design teams to provide constructability reviews and VE reviews. 
  •  Other Construction and Project management activities as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Must have bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or related field
  • 7 years relevant construction experience in heavy construction, mechanical and electrical construction, preferably in the water/wastewater industry
  • Applicant must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) are required and the ability to learn construction specific software use (i.e., PROCORE, Bluebeam)   
  • PE a plus, preferably California PE license 
  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM), OSHA 10 certification and/or other industry certs a plus

We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer paid life insurance, 401k employer contribution (after 1 year of service), performance bonus, comprehensive family medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave (after 1 year of service), employee assistance and wellness programs. Typical starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location. 

 

Salary : $140,000 - $185,000

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