Construction Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage staff including Assistant Resident Construction Manager, Project Engineer, Field Inspectors, CDS Operators, and other support staff.
• Maintain communication with the Client’s Project Manager, Client’s support staff, local authorities and agencies, Design Project Manager, and Contractor management staff.
• Administer the construction contract and review work for compliance with the contract documents and all governing specifications.
• Conduct job progress meetings and other project related meetings as required.
• Proactively review the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and/or prepare change orders needed to resolve conflicts and recommend improvements.
• Ensure safety on the jobsite by observing contractor operations and traffic conditions, making recommendations, and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Perform field inspections of contractor’s work to determine compliance with plans, specifications, special provisions, and utility agreements.
• Review contractor’s submittals for completeness, coordination of prime contractor and any affected utility or agency, and verification of field conditions.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate and complete project records.
• Calculate and document field quantities for payment purposes.
• Document as-built condition of constructed work.
• Review CPM schedule and identify and mitigate project risks.
• Complete daily diary of pertinent activities and discussions held regarding the progress of the contractor’s work and interaction with the construction management and inspection teams.
• Conduct interim and final inspections of the construction and develop punch lists based on the requirements of the contract documents.
• Compel and otherwise expedite contractor’s satisfactory completion of all punch list work.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction management in heavy civil engineering projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or equivalent.
• Proficient understanding and ability to interpret written specifications, plans, and construction documents.
• Strong critical thinking and creativity skills along with the ability to exercise sound judgement by making decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, and people management skills.

About the Role

Hill International is a program, project, and construction management provider that helps clients achieve their desired outcomes by exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle. As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled, Hill International offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.

Company Information

Hill International is a subsidiary of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. The company provides services in various market sectors and was ranked by Engineering News-Record magazine as one of the largest program management firms in the world.