Construction Manager

Tranzito is a mobility operator specializing in micromobility, curbside management, and multimodal infrastructure for cities. What does that mean? We work with government agencies to help manage transportation programs for the public good \-\- we operate bike parking rooms and smart bike racks, bus stops, and other transit amenities. We partner with cities and transit agencies, like LADOT and LA Metro, to deploy and operate solutions that make citizens’ lives better and offer practical solutions to climate change. We deploy a systems integration strategy to stitch together off\-the\-shelf industrial components into a unique configuration.

Tranzito is entering Year 4 of a 20 year contract to design, deploy and operate 3,000 smart bus shelters \- and hundreds of other smart infrastructure \- across the City of Los Angeles. You can learn more about our organization at https://tranzito.org/ and https://bikehub.com/ and the bus shelter program at http://LABusStop.com and https://tranzito\-vector.com.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Construction Manager to support a high\-volume infrastructure deployment program involving up to 400 sites annually. This role is critical in managing the full lifecycle of each site with a strong focus on stakeholder coordination, permitting, utility interfacing, compliance, and project tracking. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast\-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional organizational and analytical skills, and can lead construction activities with both precision and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Oversight \& Planning

• Support the Program Manager to oversee a large pipeline of up to 400 sites annually, ensuring efficient progress across multiple project stages—from site selection to closeout.
• Transition between high\-level strategic planning and on\-the\-ground issue resolution to keep program milestones on track.

Construction Execution \& Coordination

• Manage all phases of construction, including pre\-construction assessments, design reviews, permitting, and construction oversight.
• Attend on\-site meetings and collaborate with city and transit agencies to resolve real\-time issues, maintain momentum, and address field challenges.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, city agencies, and other internal/external stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant execution within the public right\-of\-way (ROW).

Technical \& Operational Management

• Review site design impacts with contractors, city officials, and internal design teams; provide technical guidance to ensure feasibility and adherence to requirements.
• Evaluate public assets for removal and schedule necessary removals and reinstalls using relevant asset management tools.
• Maintain and update Coordination Trackers to reflect accurate communication logs and action items with permitting and oversight agencies.
• Track construction milestone completion using SiteTracker.

Permitting \& Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure timely acquisition of all required permits, such as Caltrans, Coastal Commission, Underground, Excavation, and Right of Entry.
• Coordinate, schedule, and document all required inspections to maintain project compliance and closeout requirements.

Budgeting, Forecasting \& Documentation

• Review construction cost estimates, POs, and invoices to confirm accuracy and adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Develop and manage detailed reports, forecasts, and dashboards using Sitetracker to enable proactive tracking and resource planning.
• Compile and submit all closeout documentation to relevant city systems and maintain up\-to\-date project records across internal and external databases.

Cross\-Functional Collaboration \& Process Improvement

• Collaborate closely with planning, engineering, operations, and construction teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution of the program.
• Take ownership of specific processes, identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimize workflows and drive operational excellence.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and program complexities, consistently demonstrating initiative, flexibility, and resourceful problem\-solving.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4–7 years of construction or project management experience, preferably in public ROW, infrastructure, or utility\-related projects.
• Proficiency in construction/project management tools such as SiteTracker, Procore, Smartsheet, or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data modeling, forecasting).
• Strong understanding of city permitting, inspection protocols, and ROW regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast\-paced, deadline\-driven environment.
• Proven leadership in coordinating cross\-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• PMP, CCM, or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Experience in smart city, telecommunications or EV infrastructure deployment is a strong advantage.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a critical, high\-profile program while taking on diverse challenges in a dynamic environment. We are looking for a highly experienced, versatile professional who thrives in both strategic and operational capacities.

What we offer:

• $120,000 \- $150,000/year, depending on experience
• 401(k) plan with safe harbor match
• Medical plans through Kaiser
• Dental and vision insurance
• Escalating PTO policy \- more time off based on tenure
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Cell phone and mileage reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or transgender status, domestic partner status, marital status, disability, AIDS/HIV status, height, weight.

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: $120,000\.00 \- $150,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90015