On-Site Construction Project Manager - Government Projects

About the role

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa) to provide independent Quality Assurance (QA) by acting as the owner’s representative to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and specifications to develop and maintain familiarity with assigned projects
• Observe quality of work of general contractor
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor labor on site and track in daily log
• Monitor contractor’s logistics and safety plans for compliance
• Provide feedback to contractor on schedule as it relates to manpower requirements to meet schedule and managing construction related impacts that may affect owner and abutters
• Ensure contract compliance by the contractor, such as coordinating tests specified in contract and installing materials/equipment as specified, and reporting deficiencies to project manager, architect, and contractor
• Provide reports on all on-site matters, including daily field progress reports, third-party inspections, and safety concerns or incidents
• Maintain job-site files, documents, monthly reports and daily log; prepare periodic reports for project manager as required
• Participate in weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings and issue meeting minutes for pre-construction or construction meetings when required
• Participate in all site coordination meetings and work with team to resolve issues if they arise
• Review payment application requests submitted by contractor and provide feedback to project manager
• Clock in and coordinate owner activities such as surveys, existing conditions reviews, third party testing and inspections, commissioning inspections, or observations, move management, and furniture and equipment installations
• Communicate and coordinate daily with project manager and owner
• Clock in and coordinate with building inspectors and Agencies having jurisdiction as required
• Write project updates including weekly look ahead updates highlighting potential or actual construction impacts
• Provide administrative and technical support to project managers when required
• Contribute to project manager’s monthly report
• Aid in the project closeout documentation process and support project manager in closing out any site related open items (punch list, commissioning corrective actions, etc.)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to read architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and codes
• Working knowledge of building components and systems
• Knowledge of construction materials, means and methods
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Self-starter who can work well independently and collaboratively
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Highly motivated and energetic
• Excels in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
• Experience working on both public and private sector projects preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel, Outlook, Project, and Word)
• Familiar with Project Management Software (Kahua, Procore, eBuilder etc.)

Qualifications

• MUST BE US Citizen or Green Card holder
• 10+ years of professional experience as a clerk of the works, resident engineer, superintendent, or related field position
• Experience in a construction-related field working on large scale public projects is highly preferred
• Must be able to pass background checks required by clients
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 certification preferred