Construction Manager - Government Projects ( OSHA 30 and Army Corps of Engineers CQM needed )

Company Description

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Job Description

Turner and Townsend Heery have a need for an on-site Construction Manager to oversee Government Projects for a high-profile government agency.

This role is 100% onsite.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with design professionals, contractors, and administrators to ensure an acceptable product according to contract specifications, local and federal codes, regulations, and district policy.
• In coordination with the Sr. Construction Manager, manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
• Interface directly with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.
• Monitoring and applying performance management techniques.
• Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines, reports status and variances.
• Managing the change control process in coordination with the Sr. Construction Manager.
• Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure Client approvals, and issue change orders in coordination with the Sr. Construction Manager.
• Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk with management support in coordination with the Sr. Construction Manager.
• Manages the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.
• Quality Control – Ensuring compliance with quality standards as defined by Turner & Townsend Heery and the client.
• Identifying opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.
• Is an integral part of the project delivery resources/team to achieve project goals.
• Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed.
• Facilitates project meetings when appropriate.
• Ensures project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.
• Implements standard risk management routines with management support, to identify project risks, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong experience with Federal/Government work.
• Understanding of scheduling and estimating software.
• Ability to understand Project Management Information Systems.
• Possess thorough knowledge of design and construction management practices.
• Ability to independently manage and coordinate multiple construction projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate (in oral and written form) and to use a computer for email, correspondence, reports, spreadsheets and automated project management systems. Ability to create management reports.
• Ability to coordinate work with customer departments, administration, designers, other project managers, government agencies, and other service and support agencies.
• Ability to manage project finances, make and review estimates, negotiate contract change orders with A/E firms and contractors, and to develop and manage value‐ engineering efforts. Ability to perform contractor and A/E evaluations.
• Ability to review construction drawings and specifications for constructability.
• Knowledge of national, state and local codes and regulations applicable to the design and construction of facilities.
• Ability to function in a team oriented environment, taking on new tasks with enthusiasm and energy.

Education and Experience:

• Associate in construction related field, trade school or equivalent certification. The requirement can be waived for someone that has 5 years of e