Construction Project Manager - Municipal / Wastewater

Overview

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Construction Project Manager to manage Water/Wastewater projects from design initiation to completion. This role can be performed fairly remotely (work from home), but will require travel once or twice a month (typically) to LaPlata, Maryland in Charles County for meetings with the owner or visiting project sites.

Turner & Townsend Heery is a part of Turner & Townsend, specializing in project and program management for public sector organizations, with expertise across corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience with water/wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water collection and distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor the progress of construction.
• Review status of work completed during the period covered.
• Ensure work is generally proceeding in a good and workmanlike manner in general accordance with the approved drawings and specifications.
• Review contractors\\\’ direct cost payment requisitions and budget status.
• Review subcontracts, bonds/subcontractor default insurance, change orders, and related documentation.
• Review Developer\\\’s monthly job cost reports and opine on adequacy of contingency.
• Review construction and disbursement schedules and lien waivers or other documentation submitted by the Developer.
• Prepare project status reports and recommend the release of construction funds.
• Review contract drawings and specifications for completeness and compliance with architectural/engineering best practices.
• Analyze the Developer\\\’s cost budget, coordinate with the Cost Advisory group for parameter estimates and take-offs, and review supporting documentation from the Developer, contractor and subcontractors.
• Comment on construction and disbursement schedules and other submitted documents (e.g., zoning approvals, surveys, building permits, utility approvals, soil and foundation reports, ADA compliance).
• Prepare Construction Risk Assessment Reports.
• Provide guidance as needed and support project teams as assigned.
• Adhere to SOX controls where applicable.
• No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position; may provide informal guidance or lead project teams as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of critical path method scheduling.
• Experience using project management information systems for managing projects.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Knowledge of financial terms and ability to review invoices and conduct value engineering analysis.
• Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages and discounts.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents; solve problems with multiple options.
• Engineering analytical and quantitative skills.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
• Knowledge in MS Project, contracts, and construction practices.
• Knowledge of entitlement/permitting processes and construction delivery methods and agreements.
• Familiarity with construction best practices, codes, and various building systems.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor\\\’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years of engineering, construction management, or architecture experience.
• Licensure as either a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect is desired.
• Professional certifications such as CCM and PMP are preferred.

Additional Information

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client\\\’s needs.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.