Construction Manager

About the Position

We are looking for a Construction Inspector to play a handson role in delivering vital transportation infrastructure supporting transit and rail facilities. This position is ideal for a professional who thrives in an active field environment and brings experience with facility repairs system upgrades maintenance work rehabilitation efforts and tenant improvement projects within complex transit settings.

As a Construction Inspector they will be at the forefront of project delivery ensuring that work performed in the field meets contractual requirements safety standards and quality expectations. The role blends onsite oversight with detailed documentation and coordination supporting inspection and documentation from task order review through final field acceptance. By working closely with contractors project managers and facility stakeholders the Inspector helps drive successful outcomes that keep critical transit assets safe functional and ready for public use.

This is a long-term full-time on-site position located in San Jose CA.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Examine contract documents in detail to understand technical commercial and compliance requirements.
• Perform onsite reviews to confirm construction and installation activities align with contractual obligations.
• Track record and communicate project status related to contract compliance and execution.
• Detect document and escalate deviations from contract requirements or approved standards.
• Collaborate with contractors and project leadership to address and close identified issues.
• Monitor adherence to applicable safety rules codes and regulatory requirements.
• Produce thorough inspection records findings and supporting documentation.
• Confirm that installed materials and equipment conform to approved submittals and contract specifications.
• Participate in project coordination meetings to address contract scope compliance and resolution items.
• Support the review and validation of contractor payment requests based on verified progress and contract terms.

Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Strong technical and project coordination skills with diplomatic negotiation skills.
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork trust and positive relationships.
• Natural curiosity problem-solving abilities and a passion for continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years experience successfullyinspecting facilities repair maintenance rehabilitation and tenant improvement projects delivered through task-order or JOC-style contracts.
• Strong understanding of construction methods standards equipment quality and safety per State and Federal requirements.
• Demonstrated experience using various inspection tools such as; tablets/laptops measurement tools electrical testing and physical testing tools.
• Ability to interpret plans specifications special provisions and other contract documents.
• Valid California Class C drivers license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g. Outlook Teams Word Excel PowerPoint etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Combination Designation through International Code Council (ICC) certification OSHA Safety CertificatesorCertified Facility Manager (CFM)credentials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI Oracle Cloud Analytics or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Compensation Details

Expected Salary: $117k-$137k/year ($56-$66/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidates level of experience knowledge skills abilities education certifications licenses geographic location etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local state and/or federal law.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal career planning and development program
• $2500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
• Free personal financial planning services
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer. #IN-LNJS

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities in accordance with all applicable local state and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills for the position.

Luster does not accept unsolicited the absence of a signed agreement Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel including those submitted to Luster hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Luster.

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