Construction Manager III – IV (Municipal Water Infrastructure)

Who We Are

West Yost is a water resource management and engineering firm focused exclusively on water. Since our founding in 1990, we have partnered with public agencies including cities, counties, utilities, and water districts to plan, design, and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions that support safe, reliable, and resilient communities.

Our team of more than 270 professionals brings together expertise in groundwater, water supply, treatment, infrastructure, recycled water, stormwater, construction management, and operations technology. We support projects from early planning and permitting through design and construction and complement our engineering services with program management and public outreach to help clients move work forward and engage their communities.

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, and to be recognized among Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023 to 2025, as well as a top-ranked firm in the AEC Advisors Diversity Index. At West Yost, we are committed to being the water firm of choice for our clients and our team, advancing water resources for future generations through strong partnerships, practical solutions, and a shared commitment to quality.

Compensation Range: $125,000 - $196,350. Based on Medford / Turlock, CA region. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions).

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Can sit anywhere in the Northern and Central Valley California regions (commute will be to client project sites in Modesto or Turlock).

This role will require a physical presence at the client project site 4 – 5 days a week.

Construction Manager III – IV (Municipal Water Infrastructure)

Construction Manager with public agency CM experience in water, wastewater or public infrastructure-related projects is needed to assist with project responsibilities in our firm’s growing construction management practice.

Experience And Qualification Requirements Include

• 8 - 10+ years in civil construction project oversight as part of a civil engineering or construction firm with a focus on water or wastewater.
• Required experience includes treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and/or concrete or steel water storage tanks. This position requires excellent attendance and an ability to be fully mobile on the job site.
• Developing and maintaining client contact before, during, and after project completion.
• Cultivating client relationships through organizational involvement and by direct contract.
• Conducting business development and client engagement in pursuit of identifying and winning work.
• Identifying key pursuits and developing proposals and budgets for CM related projects.
• This position entails climbing ladders, reaching, stooping, and kneeling, among others.
• A valid CA Driver’s License is required.

Skills Include

• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Computer literate and ability to use MS Word, Excel, Project, Adobe, and construction documentation software such as Procore.
• Lead project meetings, prepare meeting agendas, and prepare meeting minutes.
• Ability to review contractor monthly pay requests and confirm quantity & pricing is correct.
• Experience with analyzing and negotiating potential change orders, dispute resolution, and claims mitigation.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, city and agency staff, engineers, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to manage a project team including resident inspectors, CM administrative support, and subconsultants.
• Effective communicator who can assist with marketing or business development efforts.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical water-related civil engineering or construction management education and knowledge, proactive organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal/communication skills including the ability to quickly develop working relationships internally within the firm and externally with clients and teaming partners.

A college degree, and Professional Engineer (PE) certification in California is preferred, but not required.

Please include a cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your experience fits the water infrastructure focus of West Yost projects.

Travel Requirements

• This position will require travel to client offices and project sites.

A Little About The West Yost Life

You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship opportunities. We also offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to our employees to help promote and encourage a healthy work/life balance. All of our team members have access to local and company-wide events, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, Culture Workgroup, Wellness Workgroup, book clubs, charitabl…