Construction Manager II

Responsibilities

• Under the oversight and direction of Public Works' Section Heads, perform construction inspection, enforcement of compliance with contract documents, scheduling, technical support, and on-site management of construction projects.
• Prepare and process change orders, daily logs, and working day statements.
• Collect work records.
• Maintain accurate records of work for payment purposes.
• Conduct employee interviews.
• Prepare as-built plans and perform other associated contract administration tasks.
• Arrange for materials testing and construction staking to be performed by Department staff.
• Respond to inquiries from the public, elected officials, other agencies, Project Management Division III staff, and other affected Public Works' Divisions.
• Conduct community meetings.
• Coordinate the construction of the project.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets and schedules.
• Prepare authorization documentation as directed.
• Review the work of other County or consultant inspection staff and make recommendations on the approval of invoices.
• Administer project contracts.
• Manage cost and schedule performance of the project.
• Prepare and coordinate monthly project construction reports.
• Review and make recommendations on contractor submittals.
• Evaluate and make recommendations on changes in scope of work and prepare requests for change orders.
• Prepare and respond to contractor's correspondence including requests for information.
• Interface with other County Departments and agencies to resolve problems and coordinate planning and other construction management functions as necessary.
• Prepare project meeting agendas, run project meetings, and prepare accurate meeting minutes.
• Monitor, coordinate, and evaluate all key project activities to ensure cost/schedule compliance, and quality assurance/control of project and contractor's performance.
• When appropriate, participate in the training of Public Works' staff on preapproved project delivery techniques.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Project Management Division III and Public Works' staff.
• Coordinate project close-out activities.
• Manage public outreach program services such as Local Targeted Worker Hiring and Small Business Outreach.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college with a major in Civil or Construction Engineering.
• Licensed professional in California, and/or Certified Construction Manager.
• Familiarity with, and a working knowledge of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook) and the Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, and experience in their use.
• Working knowledge of the Caltrans Standard Specifications, Standard Plans and Standard Special Provisions, and experience in their use.
• Working knowledge of the Cal/OSHA Construction Safety Orders.
• Working knowledge of the Environmental Protection Agency Policy & Guidance.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, special provisions, and other contract documents.
• Familiarity with contract administration requirements contained in the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual.
• Graduation from the Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy or documented experience as the Resident Engineer on at least three major road, bridge, or dam construction projects.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to independently identify problems and propose solutions.
• At least five years of aggregate experience performing construction management on road, bridge, flood control including storm drain and dam and reservoir modification, sewer, water, traffic signal, or airport improvement projects.