Construction Manager/Owners Representative

Job Summary

The Construction Manager (CM) is responsible for managing the entirety of the Owner's planning, procurement, design, construction, supplemental services, and project closeout processes for repair and New Construction projects. The CM performs a broad range of tasks with the focus of keeping projects on schedule and on budget. The CM produces accurate and timely reports on the project development and execution for all relevant parties. The CM serves as the Owner's representative working on behalf of the owner coordinating all parties to ensure the successful completion of each project. The CM provides detailed and timely reports on progress and status of the project. The CM also provides expert advice and assistance on complex project execution issues, coordinates their resolution, and performs other assignments as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and approves procurement packages for design and supplemental professional services and ensures the procurement department has all required documentation.
• Facilitates pre-bid meetings.
• Attends bid openings.
• Reviews Architecture / Engineering (A / E) bid tabulations, and coordinates the resolution of any issues.
• Reviews all A / E consultant payment applications for acceptability.
• Reviews and revises the design scopes.
• Works with the Owner to review scope of work changes.
• Assists the Owner in the evaluation of scope changes.
• Coordinates with A / E during document preparation.
• Reviews and assists in cost estimates.
• Reviews preliminary and final plans and specifications, coordinating any needed revisions.
• Makes routine site visits with the A / E and contractor to evaluate progress, performance, and compliance.
• Maintains project schedules, including all program and project milestones.
• Evaluates change order proposals (scope of work and costs) for changes or additions during the life of the project, reviewing for scope and reasonableness.
• Manages project funding resources through the Owner's internal finance processes.
• Coordinates with grants managers frequently to ensure funding compliance.
• Assists the Owner in the review of the A / E, Schedule of Values, and proposed construction schedules.
• Reviews and approves / rejects contractor invoices.
• Prepares and maintains detailed project files, which are accessible to all necessary stakeholders.
• Coordinates all documents through Owner's documents control system ensuring complete files.
• Participates in the review and approval of Final Inspections of completed work.
• Assists in project closeout preparations.
• Reviews final as-built records produced by the A / E for compliance and filing.
• Coordinates with all necessary third-party agencies (such as DOTD, USACE, utilities, etc.).

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