Construction Oversight Lead

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.

As a Construction Oversight Lead, you will play a critical leadership role in overseeing field construction activities, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance across all phases of project delivery. Working closely with clients, contractors, designers, and construction management teams, you will provide technical oversight, coordinate inspection resources, and verify that work is performed in accordance with project plans, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable codes and standards.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile transportation, roadway, transit, and rail projects that improve mobility and strengthen communities across the region.

What you'll do

- Lead construction oversight, inspection, and quality assurance activities from pre-construction through project closeout.

- Monitor, document, and verify contractor work to ensure compliance with contract documents, construction drawings, specifications, and applicable codes and regulations.

- Provide leadership and supervision to construction oversight and inspection personnel while supporting consistent project delivery standards.

- Review construction activities and maintain detailed daily reports, photographic documentation, and project records.

- Prepare and review progress reports, labor reports, equipment records, and supporting documentation for contractor payment reviews.

- Conduct quality assessments in accordance with project quality management plans and procedures.

- Promote, maintain, and support a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with client safety programs, policies, and procedures.

- Provide construction safety and security oversight, including site safety reviews, contractor personnel evaluations, work procedures, and traffic control reviews.

- Coordinate and maintain inspection reports, survey records, cost documentation, and project quality records.

- Oversee and coordinate technical inspections and testing activities related to;

Concrete and asphalt materials

- Reinforcing steel

- Structural elements

- Electrical systems

- Landscaping improvements

- Soils testing and geotechnical investigations

- Support engineering, survey, and geotechnical teams with collection, interpretation, analysis, and reporting of monitoring and field data.

- Coordinate laboratory testing activities and verify contractor testing results through quality management databases and reporting systems.

- Assist in identifying construction issues, managing corrective actions, and supporting timely project resolution.

- Allocate inspection and assessment resources to meet project requirements and construction schedules.

- Foster strong working relationships with contractors, client representatives, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.

Candidate specification

- We're looking for an experienced construction professional with strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects.

- 12+ years of progressively increasing responsibility on complex heavy civil, transportation, roadway, rail, transit, or public infrastructure projects.

- Experience serving as a Construction Oversight Lead, Resident Engineer, Lead Inspector, Construction Manager, or similar leadership role.

- Strong knowledge of construction inspection practices, construction management principles, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures.

- Experience interpreting construction drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable building and construction codes.

- Proven ability to oversee contractor compliance with project requirements, quality standards, and safety regulations.

- Experience coordinating and overseeing inspection programs, materials testing, survey activities, and construction documentation.

- Knowledge of labor compliance requirements and subcontractor oversight practices.

- Knowledge of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) requirements, General Permit regulations, and related environmental compliance obligations.

- Experience maintaining complete, accurate, and organized construction records and reports.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage clients, contractors, project teams, and public agencies.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related business software.

- Working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and scheduling software including:

Primavera P6

- Microsoft Project

- Scheduler Analyzer Pro

- SureTrak

- Or equivalent scheduling platforms

- Valid California Class C Driver's License.

Preferred qualifications

- Experience with street-running light rail projects.

- Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.

- ICC Certificate of Reinforced Concrete and/or Structural Masonry.

- ACIA Registered Construction Inspector certification.

- Deputy Inspector License issued by a city or county agency.

- Certifications accepted by major transportation and transit agencies, including:

NICET

- ICC

- ACI

- AWS

- Other nationally recognized inspection certifications

- ASQ certifications such as:

Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)

Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits & Rewards

The expected salary for this position is $195,000 - $250,000.

This range reflects the compensation expected for this specific client assignment.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave, employee referral bonuses, professional registration and membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance to support continued learning and career development.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet clients, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

- English version (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

- Spanish Version (https://www.eeoc.gov/es/conozca-sus-derechos-la-discriminacion-en-el-lugar-de-trabajo-es-ilegal-0)

- Chinese version (https://www.eeoc.gov/zh-hans/lejienindequanli-zhichangqishishiweifade)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.