Description
Brown and Caldwell (BC) is seeking a Traveling Construction Manager with
an established track record to perform subcontractor oversight and/or
Owner's Advisor (OA) services at a wide variety of project sites around
the country. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)/Design-Build projects focused on
Industrial Water/Wastewater Infrastructure, Remediation Construction,
and Industrial Process/Mechanical work for clients in the market sectors of
Energy, Production, and Distribution.
This position requires significant travel, and the successful candidate must
be available for deployment to project sites for durations of 1-2 weeks up to
several months at a time at sites that may be remote in location. Traveling
construction managers are granted regular rotations home, typically every 2
weeks, and are not restricted in how to use vacation time, though time
away from a project must be coordinated with the project team to ensure proper
coverage. Travel costs are reimbursed via per diem or submitted expense
reports, depending on project specific requirements or limits.
The Construction Manager will oversee all onsite operations and be responsible
for implementing BC's safety and quality programs, managing the project
schedule, coordinating with subcontractors, tracking production, change
management, submittals, RFIs, managing risk, reviewing subcontractor
pay applications, etc. BCC seeks a candidate that understands the importance
of completing these tasks in service of delivering projects to completion in a
timely and profitable manner.
The Construction Manager has the responsibility to collaborate with the
project director, project engineer, and project manager and is responsible
for keeping them fully informed of the field status of the project. The
Construction Manager will direct all subcontractors on the project and is
expected to take a leadership role in training and mentoring and assist, as
necessary, with project initiatives requiring their field expertise. Between
field assignments, the Construction Manager will conduct training and assist
with office-based project management tasks.
While each assignment varies, major specific duties of the Construction
Manager on any size project may include:
Be a great partner with the project staff and lead the "ThinkSharp"
culture initiatives.
Lead and monitor work planning process.
Review, understand, and monitor material & equipment budgets and assist
in procurement process.
Coordinate equipment rentals with project manager to maximize usage. Review
and coordinate billings with other project staff to assure accurate accounting
and billing of rentals and material purchases.
Consistently monitor project costs (labor, materials, and equipment)
and identify opportunities for improvement/savings and problem areas which
may result in cost overruns. Review with project manager and/or project
director possible solutions to correct or mitigate negative trends; promptly
implement selected corrective actions.
Develop and maintain a working relationship with owners, engineers and
inspectors.
Provide leadership in the project's quality program. Identify and encourage
new methods and procedures to be implemented in the field. Complete pre-task
planning meetings with subcontractors and vendors prior to commencement of any
work.
Provide leadership in the safety and accident prevention programs. Institute
and participate in tailgate safety meetings and perform regular job site
inspections. Review solutions to correct or mitigate unsafe conditions;
promptly implement corrective actions. Thoroughly review all accidents and
implement corrective actions to prevent recurrences.
Develop project-specific site-specific H&S plans and quality control plans.
Conducting weekly coordination meetings with subcontractors to review
safety, quality, and scheduling matters in service of effective project
delivery. Monitor the issuance of meeting minutes to appropriate parties in a
timely manner.
Work closely with project manager to regularly update project schedules
updates based on field progress and input from subcontractors.
Manage subcontractor submittals during preconstruction, including assigning
other team members materials for review. Prepare and send submittal responses
to subcontractors.
Interface with project stakeholders such as owner, regulators, and other
third-party stakeholders.
Assist the business development and marketing teams, as necessary, to
pursue new work opportunities.
Qualifications
BS Degree in Construction Management or Engineering (Civil,
Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, etc.), Environmental Science,
Geology, or related field preferred, but not required.
Experience overseeing and managing various construction practices including
but not limited to heavy civil work, industrial water, electrical,
process mechanical, remediation, etc.
Experience with project scheduling (P6, MS Project) and construction
management systems (Procore) preferred, but not required.
Experience developing project cost estimating preferred, but not required.
Experience overseeing installation of electrical systems such as SCADA/I&C
hardware/software, preferred but not required.
Current Water Treatment Operator Certification or Current Wastewater Treatment
Operator Certification/License preferred but not required.
Operations and maintenance experience.
Experience with the startup and commissioning of plant processes and
equipment.
Troubleshooting of plant processes and equipment.
Minimum of 5 years of increasing responsibility, professional experience in
the design and construction administration of municipal water and wastewater
facilities with previous construction manager responsibility.
Thorough knowledge of construction practices involved with major wastewater
construction projects.
Candidate will have strong verbal/written communication skills and ability
to work well both independently and on a team.
Candidate must have a current and valid driving license and good driving
record.