Construction Manager, Water

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Your Opportunity

The successful candidate will work on challenging and diverse tasks in a consulting and construction management role that will require the application of technical skills, project delivery, and leadership for construction projects. Our Construction Managers support the clients' goals during the construction phase of a project to ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards are met for the project. Your technical knowledge and team-focused approach will enhance our mission to set the standard in our field for exceptional client service and professional excellence, as we grow to better serve clients, communities, and provide greater opportunities for employees.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Implement project controls for distribution and record keeping of construction drawings, construction contract correspondence, technical records, and other project documents.
• Monitor and document contractor's work for compliance with project safety standards.
• Communicates with and makes recommendations to the Project Manager, design professionals, client, owner, developer, or contractor, but does not direct the means or methods of construction.
• Provides the Project Manager with updates on project progress or delays to clients, design professionals, and / or contractors.
• Reviews and evaluates plans and specifications to ensure designs are practical for construction.
• Review shop drawings and submittals.
• Conduct regular (weekly, bi-weekly, etc.) construction meetings with contractor, owner, and stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly or semi-monthly payment requests.
• Prepare and issue change orders on contract.
• Conduct field evaluations and assessments as required.
• Manages deadlines, prioritizes assignments, and prepares final documentation for the closeout process.
• Assists in obtaining necessary permits and licenses for the timely opening of the site.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Requires advanced knowledge of local, state, and federal codes and specifications, construction principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards, and safety precautions. Ability to effectively discuss project issues with contractors, project team, and clients, including the ability to resolve conflict situations. Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the project team, obtaining and sharing necessary information. Strong organizational skills and understanding of task assignments and schedule. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation. Working knowledge of critical path method scheduling. Must be able to work cooperatively and efficiently in a team setting. Must be detailed oriented. Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field. 12+ years of construction management work experience. The position will work in both a field and office setting. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Must be available to travel for out-of-town projects when needed.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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