Construction Manager 2

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United Global Technologies

Construction Manager 2

Menlo Park, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Construction manager: onsite, local person required

    The Construction Management group is an organization within the Project Management Office (PMO) responsible for infrastructure project construction activities and oversight of construction subcontracts. The Construction Manager 2 (CM2) reports to the Construction Management Manager and is assigned (matrixed) to Project Managers. The CM2 must be well versed in construction subcontract management and acts as an advocate for us, as applicable, to ensure project construction activities are planned and executed safely, on schedule, and on budget from project initiation through completion. A successful CM2 develops excellent customer relations with internal and external stakeholders, and business relations with subcontractors. Leadership, ownership, diligence, persistence, and integrity are required to be successful in this role.

    Your specific responsibilities include:

    • Effective construction subcontract management as the technical representative in accordance with ES&H requirements, procurement requirements, project, and customer needs while balancing and managing ambiguous priorities. Expert knowledge of construction contracting, RFI and submittal review, pay application review (SOV), technical direction, and safety management.
    • Construction quality management through contributing to development of construction Statements of Work, (SOW), specifications including Division 1 and General Conditions.
    • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other specialists to coordinate schedules. Effective logistics management, and capability to manage conflicts in time and space.
    • Perform or oversee all phases of field inspections including mechanical, electrical, code compliance, special inspections, etc. to ensure technical compliance and construction quality assurance for infrastructure projects. Coordinate with the Building Inspection Office.
    • Visit sites regularly to plan, manage, and mitigate construction activities - including bid walks, preconstruction walks, in-progress visits, punch walks, and closeout - and attend status and coordination meetings.
    • Respond efficiently and effectively to work delays, emergencies, and other project disruptions.
    • Actively manage Work Planning and Control (WPC) including work order management by initiating, organizing, filing, and adjudicating WPC documents needed to start work for infrastructure projects, service contracts, and minor repair projects. Conduct daily morning tailgate meetings to review hazards and mitigations, coordinate concurrent activities, and ensure work is authorized and released in accordance with approved guidelines and processes prior to commencing the work activity.
    • Able to read and understand construction documents, directly supporting constructability reviews, quality, and technical direction per the contract construction documents. Coordinate with stakeholders, both internal and external, to plan, coordinate, and mitigate constructability concerns.
    • Oversee and conduct reviews of job safety analyses. Identify and evaluate potential and new observed hazards and implement controls as the project's scope of work changes.
    • Provide regular (daily) onsite coverage and support. Monitor construction activities any time a subcontractor is onsite to enable immediate action and support safety, security, and any non-compliance. Document and report all subcontractor performance and deficiencies, taking action to remedy issues and concerns along with the project manager and procurement.
    • Assist projects in monthly financial progress accruals and earned value performance reporting for project construction activities. Support internal and external (Department of Energy) review meetings as the construction subject matter expert.
    • Provide daily construction reports and maintain up-to-date files of all construction documents in the official project folder(s).
    • Comply with the Construction Management procedures and work instructions on minor infrastructure projects (less than $30M) and DOE O 413.3B for major infrastructure projects (greater than $30M).
    • Other duties may also be assigned.

    To be successful in this position you will bring:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, or related field with minimum ten years’ experience in construction superintendence or management, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
    • Extensive experience in construction and construction management.
    • Extensive experience planning, directing, and coordinating activity on construction sites.
    • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate.
    • Demonstrated excellent planning, and organizational skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend construction documents, including plans, specifications, contracts, regulatory requirements, shop drawings, Request for Information (RFI), Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules etc.
    • Expert working knowledge of testing, special inspection, permitting, Request for Information (RFI), submittals, change order, and scheduling policies and procedures associated with construction contracts.
    • Knowledge of building-code requirements
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Strong presentation skills
    • Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project Schedule, Outlook, and SharePoint.

    Certifications and Licenses:

    • Valid California non-commercial Class driver’s license.

    · CMAA certified construction manager preferred, and/or ability to obtain the license within 1 year.