Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 1,600 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, currently ranked #52 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
JMT's Richmond Office is seeking a Construction Manager to be responsible for managing a renovation on a Transit Facility Project.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop Project Management Plans (PMP) for assigned projects
- Provide construction management oversight during all phases of the project
- Maintain excellent relationships with clients, building occupants, architects/engineers, and contractors
- Manage and coordinate inspection staff
- Manage project schedule from inception to close out
- Oversee project control staff and review products such as schedules and cost estimates
- Run project job-site meetings
- Review contractor work in place to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
- Review and approve contractor monthly requisitions and invoices
- Perform Change Order Analysis and provide recommendations to client
- Efficient change order management and cost control
- Report on project issues and provide status updates
- Perform other duties as may be required
Required Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective leadership skills for managing and mentoring field staff
- Ability to take charge and effectively manage contractors to meet project schedule
- Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations with 10HR OSHA Safety card
- The ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn in a team environment
- Ability to evaluate contractor provided construction CPM schedules, including logic and sequencing
Required Experience
- Experience with a heavy commuter rail such as Amtrak, MARC or VRE on facility and station projects
- Light Rail experience for Transit Agencies such as WMATA will also be considered
- Understanding of FRA requirements
- Minimum of ten years of construction experience serving as a Construction Manager, Construction Management Representative, Owner’s Representative or Construction Superintendent
- Experience with renovation projects in federal courthouses involving high end finishes and building system repair and restoration that involved the active management, oversight and/or inspection of multiple construction trades and close coordination with the Government/Owner on construction issues
- Knowledge and experience working with Federal Government Project Managers/CORs on project costs and budgets, processing change requests, requests for information, submittals, and field observation reports
- Experience using SharePoint or related Government construction management software (ePM, ProjNet, etc.) to communicate construction progress and process documentation
- Experience using MS Excel or related cost estimating software to develop Independent Cost Estimates for change order negotiations
- Experience reviewing engineering designs, contractor shop drawings and/or vendor specifications and plans, or similar, to determine constructability and practicality of proposed work and adherence to established standards and requirements
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
- Engineering in Training (EIT), Registered Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager, or Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Previously trained in Rail Safety and Yard Operations
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour construction safety training
- Experience on Federal Courthouse Renovation projects
- Familiarity with GSA policies and procedures
- Project Controls Experience
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment. Office to field time is approximately 25% to 75% respectively. Field work requires climbing, walking and standing at a construction site and may be outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required. Travel required.
JOB COMPETENCIES
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication
- Client Focus
- Results-Oriented
- Building Relationships & Teamwork
- Integrity & Ethics
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.