Construction Contracts Manager

Rancho California Water District is currently seeking a well-qualified candidate to fill a Construction Contracts Manager position in the Engineering Division. Interested individuals should apply by Monday, August 25, 2025 @ noon to be considered.

Approach to work...
We ensure a strategic and unified workforce committed to being a leader in the industry. Through professional development, collaboration, and communication we consistently work through any challenges that we encounter.

Work Schedule...
All full-time employees work a 9/80 schedule. Eligible employees may work a hybrid schedule, as determined by department needs.

Benefits...
All full-time employees receive are enrolled in CalPERS Pension (2.7@55+EPMC for Classic, 2@62 for PEPRA). Medical, dental, vision, Basic Life and AD&D, and LTD are fully covered for employees.

The District...

Rancho California Water District proudly serves a dynamic and growing region of 160,000 residents across 100,000 acres, including Temecula, Murrieta, and surrounding communities. The District is well resourced and uniquely positioned to leverage a diverse operating portfolio consisting of a thriving Groundwater Basin, Treated and Untreated Import Supply, as well as administering the Santa Rosa Regional Resource Authority regionally managing wastewater in partnership with other agencies. Major upcoming initiatives include maximizing the 40,000AF Vail Lake asset in combination with the Groundwater Basin to reduce reliance on treated imported water.

About the Engineering Division...
ENGINEERING'S MISSION STATEMENT "To develop, implement, and manage various programs to ensure the delivery of reliable, high-quality water, wastewater, and reclamation services to District customers and communities in a prudent and sustainable manner. This is accomplished by providing high quality and responsive engineering services to internal and external customers through innovative and highly skilled professional and technical staff. Services include facility planning, design, project management, inspection, and coordination of District-led and developer-led facility work."

The Position...

Rancho California Water District is looking for a dynamic Construction Contracts Manager, part strategist, part wrangler, and full-time champion of getting things done. We're looking for a construction-savvy leader with a project-first mindset and just the right mix of grit and grace.

This is more than a management role, its an opportunity to take ownership of how the Construction Management Division is led and operated. As a key member of the Engineering leadership team, you will oversee the execution of all Capital and Development projects, working closely with the Director to establish the standards, systems, and strategies that drive project success.

You will lead a skilled team of three Inspectors and a Contracts Administrator guiding a wide cast of contractors and consultants to deliver nearly $300 million in capital improvements over the next five years. Among these is the crown jewel, Vail Dam Replacement Project, one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the region, set to begin construction in 2026.

If youre ready to bring your CM expertise and leadership to the forefront, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Qualification Guidelines...
The appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities can be achieved through a variety of combinations of experience and training. A typical example is:

• Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in construction management/inspection of public or private water and wastewater facilities
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Professional Engineer issued by the state of California or Certified Construction Manager through the Construction Management Association of America, desirable
• Grade 2 Water Distribution certificate CDPH, desirable.

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