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Assistant Construction Manager

Lensa
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/29/2025 CLOSED ON 12/24/2025

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager in San Diego, CA.

Job Details

  • Assist the Facilities Planning and Construction Department of the School District in the construction, modernization and renovation of existing and new campus buildings
  • Review, edit and interpret plans, specifications and other construction contract documents for constructability
  • Assist in a broad range of activities associated with pre-design, design, pre-construction, construction (including all phasing), closeout, occupancy, and warranty
  • Meet with professional consultants, project manager, district personnel and school site staff to develop phasing plan, work restrictions and construction schedule
  • Assist the construction manager in leading weekly construction meetings
  • Visit construction sites to observe work in progress
  • Review project costs and scheduling to ensure completion of project within budget and in conformance with contract
  • Monitor construction progress and costs; take corrective action as required to manage both schedule and budget
  • Administer the change order and allowance process; review requests for schedule or cost adjustments and negotiate changes to the contract; prepare change order documents for approval
  • Assist the construction manager in evaluating and processing the contractor’s request for payment
  • Assist the construction manager in resolving unforeseen site conditions, contract discrepancies and disputes between multiple stakeholders
  • Assist with regulatory compliance and financial reporting
  • Work with document control systems, project management systems and other software or databases to keep information flow up-to-date and accurate
  • Manage the project closeout phase, including certificate of substantial completion, punch list and receipts of as-builts, warrantees and manuals
  • Provide continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround time, streamline processes and work cooperatively to deliver high efficiency projects
  • May telecommute

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered, research related, or in a related occupation.

Position Requires Experience In The Following

  • Project management tools: Primavera, P6 , E-Builder or similar;
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and MS project);
  • Oracle Unifier;
  • Procore; and
  • Bluebeam.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $86000 to $158000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What Makes AECOM a Great Place To Work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: REF56228A

Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Construction

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 86000 - USD 158000 - yearly

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $86,000 - $158,000

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