Construction Manager

Our Municipal Water/Wastewater Practice has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Manager to join our team! This position offers the opportunity to work with and be mentored by a team of national experts on technically challenging and innovative remedies. Initially, this position will be based at a Client site in Miami, FL for the next five (5) years, with the possibility to transition to supporting construction activities and other engineering teams based elsewhere in the U.S. after that.

The Construction Manager assignment will require interaction with representatives of the Client’s Construction Implementation Team including representatives from clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors. The successful candidate will need to be able to lead a team of construction inspectors, understand and interpret design documents (technical specifications, construction drawings, etc.), produce daily field documentation such as reports, be able to communicate with the Client and BC design team, observe and document field changes to the design documents, work closely with a diverse, multidisciplinary project team, manage change, be able to perform field work such as construction oversight/construction management, and interface with the BC design team, field crews and clients as needed. Travel and extended in-field assignments are required.

Onsite Construction Manager Duties include:

• Serve as the Owner’s/Client’s on-site Construction Manager.
• Provide on-site Construction Management services for wastewater construction projects.
• Collaborate with a Design Project Manager to address design issues; coordinate with Contractor’s project manager; obtain daily updates on project issues and status from Construction Inspectors; report issues to BC design team.
• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion.
• Prepare and review design and bidding documents for completeness, constructability, and clarity.
• Generate project correspondence, including responses to Contractor correspondence in a timely manner to avoid delay, to convey the Owner’s position, and to protect the Owner’s interests.
• Review and analyze Contractors’ Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules to ensure compliance with approved Contract schedule, address deficiencies.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations along with quality construction standards and techniques.
• Be familiar with the project plans, specifications, and all project-specific construction permits to assure contractor adheres to all of their requirements.
• Coordinate and resolve issues in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers, regulatory agencies, and the affected public.
• Prepare daily reports documenting weather, equipment, manpower, and construction activities, and daily progress photos, as well as monthly progress reports for project stakeholders.
• Lead and/or assist with commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems/equipment or facilities for turning over to the owner's personnel.
• Prepare effective and accurate record documents and all project, permit, and contract closeout documentation.
• Meet contractual conditions of performance including budgets, schedule, and quality.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction management.
• Electrical inspection experience is a must.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required.
• BS degree and/or master’s degree preferable, in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Thorough working knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, process and building mechanical and electrical construction and demolition practices involved with major public works projects.
• Knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods, and relevant rules, regulations, building codes, and quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a QA/QC program for construction projects as well as to review, analyze, and negotiate construction cost estimates, change orders, and contractor claims.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1910.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team of inspectors and project support staff; and to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Current and valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Advanced knowledge of standard professional software such as MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Practitioner knowledge and experience using construction management software packages (Primavera P6, eBuilder, Microsoft Project scheduling software).
• Advanced knowledge and experience managing and maintaining the Health & Safety requirements of construction sites.
• Experience with developing and implementing mitigation measures involving schedule slippage and cost overruns.
• Possess 30-hour OSHA construction safety certification with current refresher or have the ability to take and pass the training.
• Ability to work for short periods of time in hot and cold weather (occasionally extreme conditions).
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment at sites including hard hats, steel-toed boots (or other approved toe protection), safety glasses, safety vests, respirators, etc.
• Ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting field conditions or critical construction operations.
• Ability to walk slowly around sites of varying size that may have areas of uneven, muddy, and/or rocky ground to perform inspections and take photographs.
• Ability to remain alert and vigilant while working around construction equipment and be able to walk swiftly for a short distance to clear an area where a potential hazard is identified.
• Ability to climb stairs (2-3 flights) or ladders (up to 24 feet typically) to access structures for visual inspection.
• Lifting – objects on job sites typically less than 30 pounds.

Salary Range:

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: Salary $97,000- $132,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell:

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit https://brownandcaldwell.com/

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Salary : $97,000 - $132,000