Tait & Associates, Inc.
On-Site Construction Manager
Santa Ana, CA · Full-time · Construction & Trades
Posted · Listed from JazzHR
About the job
Why TAIT?
- Own the Process – Lead projects through construction and completion
- Collaborative Teams – Work closely with clients, contractors, & multidisciplinary teams
- National Programs – Support large-scale retail and development programs
- Purposeful Impact – Deliver projects that serve communities and clients nationwide
Position Description
We’re looking for an experienced On-Site Construction Project Manager to oversee active construction projects and serve as the primary point of contact with the General Contractor (GC). This role requires hands-on construction experience and a working knowledge and understanding of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines to effectively coordinate field activities, identify issues, and drive projects toward completion. The ideal candidate will also bring working knowledge or experience with compressed gas mechanical systems, including CNG and/or hydrogen infrastructure. This is a field-focused position, with approximately 60–75% of working time expected to be spent on-site at active construction projects.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as the main point of contact with the General Contractor, client, consultants, and project stakeholders during construction.
- Provide on-site construction management and monitor project progress, schedule, quality, and field activities.
- Coordinate construction activities across civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
- Review and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, field issues, punch lists, and closeout items.
- Identify construction conflicts and coordinate with contractors and design teams to drive resolution.
- Lead construction meetings and maintain project documentation, action items, and status reporting.
- Support schedules, budgets, risk tracking, and overall PMO reporting.
- Support additional projects within TAIT’s national retail and multi-site development programs as needed.
- 5+ years of construction management, project management, general contracting, or related experience.
- Demonstrated experience serving as the main point of contact with a General Contractor during active construction.
- Working knowledge and understanding of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical construction.
- Working knowledge or experience with compressed gas mechanical systems, including CNG, hydrogen fueling, hydrogen infrastructure, or similar systems.
- Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary construction activities and resolving field issues.
- Experience managing construction schedules, project documentation, contractors, and vendors.
- Experience supporting national retail, multi-site, or programmatic development projects.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
- Fuel stations and convenience stores.
- 7-Eleven or other national retail development programs.
- Quick-service restaurants.
- Ground-up retail development.
- EV charging infrastructure.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Strong construction, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively coordinate with GCs, clients, consultants, vendors, and internal teams.
- Experience with Smartsheet, MS Project, Excel, Procore, or similar project management tools.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- This is a field-focused position, with approximately 60–75% of working time expected to be spent on-site at active construction projects.
- Regular travel to project sites throughout the Los Angeles, Orange County, and Riverside areas is required.
- Ability to safely navigate active construction environments and comply with applicable site safety requirements.
- Ability to travel between multiple project sites, client meetings, and TAIT offices as needed.
Salary Range: $90,000 – $115,000 annually
Comprehensive benefits package included.
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