What are the responsibilities and job description for the CEI Project Manager - TxDOT position at KCI Technologies Inc.?
Overview
Join us as we Rise to the Challenge
At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
THE COMPANY
KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.
KCI is currently ranked #56 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.
KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION
We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.
We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!
KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
Duties, Responsibilities & Other
KCI Technologies, Inc., currently has an opening for a Construction Project Manager in Texas. Ideally this person would sit out of our Houston or San Antonio offices.
- Must meet TxDOT’s defined requirements for the “Construction Project Manager” and/or “Resident Engineer” positions.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field and a Texas PE is required. Knowledge and experience in preparing and analyzing construction CPM schedules, contractor payment requisitions, RFI's, changes and requests for equitable adjustments. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications. Familiarity with CPM scheduling and standard scheduling software is preferred. Familiarity with cost estimating and standard estimating software. Ability to manage budgets, large field teams or multiple field teams. Familiarity with establishing and maintaining document control on a construction project and use of TxDOT document control software. Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong writing and speaking skills. Ability to work with and establish relationships with clients, contractors, and design engineers.
- DOT CM experience required, TxDOT CM experience preferred.
- A minimum of 7-12 years of experience in managing or supporting the management of construction projects as an Owner's representative for federal, state and municipal agencies. Project experience should consist of heavy highway, bridge, asphalt and concrete paving, utility relocations, landscaping, pavement markings, quality control, public outreach, sub-contractor management, stakeholder coordination and management. Experience in reviewing and analyzing critical path method schedules for completeness, realistic durations, logical construction sequences.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Secondary degree such as a Master's, or licenses and certifications preferred.
- Minimum of 7 - 12 years of experience.
Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.
Performance Expectations
- Complete Annual Individual Training Program
- Hire and train additional personnel as required
- Submit for approval and deliver timely annual Employee Performance Appraisals for assigned staff
- Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
- Develop and maintain customer relationships by soliciting monthly performance feedback, identifying client needs, and identifying the next project
- Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
- Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements
- Establish strong working relationship with client, contractors, and design engineers
- Maintain active participation in professional and business organizations
- Manage work routine of all assigned staff and assign job activities as required
- Complete other duties as required/assigned
- Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target
- Assist with receivables management
- Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope
- Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants as required
- Ensure effective use of equipment and personnel
- Manage project schedule and track burn rate to deliver all projects on time and within KCI's budget while fully meeting scope
- Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters
- Analyze change orders and disputes and make recommendations to the owner
- Maintain document control for correspondence, RFIs, submittals, etc.
- Prepare and analyze schedules
- Prepare cost estimates
- Read plans and specifications and understand the construction contractor's means and methods
- Solve construction problems in the field
- Test, document, and assure quality of contractor's work
KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
