Construction Project Manager 1

Job Summary:

The Construction Project Manager 1 will work closely with the Sr. Construction Project Manager to provide task-oriented project duties from the office including analysis and support to the Construction Project Manager, to the Contractor, Engineer, Client, and interested parties regarding construction plans, specifications, and contract administration matters for civil infrastructure/facilities projects.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with assigned construction project managers, site representatives, engineers, project coordinators, contract administrators, agency inspectors, and surveyors on civil infrastructure/facilities projects.  
• Perform analysis of bid forms, bid item descriptions, and determine potential overlap or gaps in scope for various civil engineering projects.
• Perform analysis of civil infrastructure construction plans for potential constructability issues.
• Facilitate quantity take-offs of civil infrastructure construction plans.
• Analyze and prepare contract duration estimates for the various projects.
• Coordinate meetings and collaborate with the design team to discuss administrative and constructability matters.
• Coordinate pre-bid meetings, review pre-bid addendums, respond to pre-bid inquiries, prepare NTP, and other contract correspondence.  
• Perform analysis of as-builts surveys and identify possible discrepancies in the work.
• Prepare miscellaneous and timely correspondence under the direction of the construction project manager.
• Research technical matters, prepare potential solutions, and present to the engineering and construction project managers.
• Analyze pay applications, budgets, cost overruns, and construction schedules.
• Meet on-site in the field to oversee testing and other site construction matters.
• Prepare project close out/acceptance packages with jurisdictional agencies. 
• Deliver written correspondence as needed on technical issues such as contractor non-performance issues, quality or work issues, and deficient work. 

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Willingness to learn, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of construction accounting terms, forms, and processes.
• Leadership and Negotiation skills.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Bluebeam and Microsoft Project preferred.
• Detail oriented with great organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at a time.
• Ability to read and interpret civil infrastructure construction drawings.
• Prior experience in construction, home building, or construction trades.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and work outdoors.
• Moderate lifting on occasion is required.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a variety of different climate environments.

Education, certification and experience:

• Possess bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, construction supervision, or related professional construction certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or equivalent.  
• 1 year of related civil construction management or field experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of field inspector’s duties on civil construction projects.

• Must have a valid Driver’s License and maintain minimum vehicle insurance as required by state law.
• Must have reliable/dependable transportation.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• This is frequently a sedentary role operating in variable settings.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is continually required to talk or hear.
• This role is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl on unlevel surfaces for inspection and constructability field issues.
• The team member is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why Join EHRA?

At EHRA Engineering, we foster a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our projects. Join our team and take the next step in your career journey with opportunities for growth and development.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.