What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager - Water + Environment Market position at Gresham Smith?
We are a creative team of architecture, engineering and design professionals who serve both public and private sector clients. Together, we share one Core Purpose: To plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities. Our offices are full of genuine, fun, and down-to-earth people who believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. Loving where you work, who you’re working with, and what you’re working on is important to us, which is why we put our people first—they’re at the heart of everything we do. From professional growth and development support and opportunities to give back to your community, to flexible work schedules and competitive benefits, we have a genuine interest in the whole you. So, if you’re just as passionate about what you do as we are, then we’d love to hear from you!
Gresham Smith’s water experts navigate changing regulations, aging infrastructure and emerging technologies to address clients’ present-day challenges while providing resiliency and flexibility for the future. From maintaining clean drinking water and treating wastewater to managing stormwater, we invite you to join us in designing solutions that improve essential infrastructure to keep communities healthy and thriving.
As Construction Manager you will represent the owner’s interest by providing oversight over the project. Working with all stakeholders to deliver the project; on time, on budget, to the owner’s expected standard of quality, scope, and function.
Responsibilities:
- Manage contract administration including; reporting, budget, risk management, change process (change orders and contract modifications), quality assurance, scope, schedule monitoring, payment requisitions, submittal & RFI processes and prepare project closeout documents.
- Keep all stakeholders informed throughout the entire project. Report work progress and budget matters to clients.
- Perform risk mitigation activities and follow site safety plans.
- Facilitate and lead project meetings while documenting for the project team.
- Collaborate with engineers, and contracted personnel.
- Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems.
- Review contractors schedules and provide comments.
- Coordinate, implement, and execute all project documents and procedures in project administration databases.
- Review and answer submittals and RFI’s while obtaining subject matter expert reviews on others as necessary.
- Understand project site logistics, specifications, geotechnical report, drawings, environmental studies, Erosion & Sedimentation Control plans, permitting and licensing requirements.
- Work in construction field office, manage and assign tasks to direct reports including administration operations and resident project representation.
- Participate and assist in hiring team members including; interviewing, annual performance reviews, and discipline.
- Oversee site representatives monitoring quality and be able to conduct quality assurance inspections.
- Coordinate commissioning requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in Construction Management or like degree with relevant experience is required.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in construction management, construction/inspection experience on a wide variety of commercial and municipal projects preferred.
- Prefer experience in rehabilitation construction methods and water/wastewater facilities construction, including pump stations, sanitary sewer piping, and water main replacement.
- Licenses/Registrations/Certifications a plus: May be required to participate in certification and training courses post-hire as required by OSHA or client-specific requirements.
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