Construction Manager III - IV (Municipal Water Infrastructure)

Compensation Range:

• $100,250 - $158,350

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Reno, NV

About the role

A Construction Manager with public agency CM experience in water, wastewater or public infrastructure-related projects is needed to assist with project responsibilities in our firm’s growing construction management practice.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining client contact before, during, and after project completion.
• Cultivating client relationships through organizational involvement and by direct contract.
• Identifying key pursuits and developing proposals and budgets for CM related projects.
• Climbing ladders, reaching, stooping, and kneeling, among others.
• Managing a project team including resident inspectors, CM administrative support, and subconsultants.
• Communicating effectively with contractors, city and agency staff, engineers, and regulatory agencies.
• Preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Preparing meeting agendas and minutes.
• Reviewing contractor monthly pay requests and confirming quantity & pricing is correct.
• Experience with analyzing and negotiating potential change orders, dispute resolution, and claims mitigation.

Qualifications

• 8 - 10+ years in civil construction project oversight as part of a civil engineering or construction firm with a focus on water or wastewater.
• Experience includes treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and/or concrete or steel water storage tanks.
• Excellent attendance and an ability to be fully mobile on the job site.
• Valid CA Driver’s License is required.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Computer literate and able to use MS Word, Excel, Project, Adobe, and construction documentation software such as Procore.
• Lead project meetings, prepare meeting agendas, and prepare meeting minutes.
• Ability to analyze and negotiate potential change orders, dispute resolution, and claims mitigation.
• Effective communicator who can assist with marketing or business development efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution).
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and holidays.
• Two employee assistance programs.
• Travel assistance program.
• 401(k) profit sharing with employer match.
• Leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off.
• Pet insurance.

Additional Information

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical water-related civil engineering or construction management education and knowledge, proactive organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal/communication skills including the ability to quickly develop working relationships internally within the firm and externally with clients and teaming partners. A college degree, and Professional Engineer (PE) certification in California is preferred, but not required.

Please include a cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your experience fits the water infrastructure focus of West Yost projects.

Travel Requirements: This position will require travel to client offices and project sites.

Standard Benefits: We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution), paid vacation, paid sick leave and holidays, two employee assistance programs, travel assistance program, 401(k) profit sharing with employer match, leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and even pet insurance.

Other Unique Benefits: You’ll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. You’ll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses. We also offer a wellness reimbursement.