Construction Manager/Client Services Manager

Our New York City office has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Manager / Client Service Manager with experience in construction of complex water and wastewater infrastructure and facilities.  Candidate will work closely with and established construction management team to foster strategic growth in the regional CM market.  Positive client interaction, ability to mentor CM professionals, and an understanding of construction are essential to candidate success.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to continue to build upon your career, do challenging and meaningful work, and protect the earth’s resources at the same time. If you are looking for an opportunity to work on large and complex water and wastewater using various construction methods with the potential to gain new knowledge, skills, and relationships in a collaborative, innovative and supportive environment, let’s talk.

Detailed Description:

This position offers the opportunity for significant professional growth and the potential to collaborate with local and national teams. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for building things of high quality, on time and underbudget, meeting new people, and a desire to work collaboratively with seasoned professionals. Work location will be in the New York City, NY metropolitan area, with ability to provide similar support for other local and regional clients.  Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide Construction Management oversight to guide a team of CM professionals on delivery of third-party construction management services for major water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Support the growth of Construction Management services in the New York City metropolitan and Northeast region thru recruitment, sales leadership, development of best practices, and identification of strategic key project pursuits and teaming opportunities
• Collaborate amongst client, contractor(s), design engineers, and third-party stakeholders in addressing priority issues to successfully progress construction projects to completion.
• Lead development of construction management pursuits and proposals, guiding pursuit team on vision, approach, teaming, staffing, and pricing.
• Collaborate with a local project delivery team and national team of technical experts, including Quality Managers, Project Controls Professionals, Safety Professionals, Technical Leads, and Inspection staff.
• Oversee construction projects from conception to completion to meet contractual conditions of performance including budgets, schedule, safety and quality.
• Support continual development and improvement of construction management standards and best practices; and implementation of training for regional CM staff.
• Mentor, supervise and provide direction for less experienced staff
• Ensure compliance for all construction management team members with company’s and client’s health and safety training requirements

Desired Skills/Experience:

• BS degree, Master’s degree preferable, in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• PE in New York or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of hire. 
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through CMAA.
• Minimum of 20 years of increasingly-responsible, professional experience in the design and construction administration of municipal infrastructure, water, and wastewater facilities
• Thorough working knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, process and building mechanical and electrical construction and demolition practices involved with major public works projects
• Extensive knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods, and relevant rules, regulations, building codes, and quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a QA/QC program for construction projects as well as to review, analyze, and negotiate construction cost estimates, change orders, and contractor claims
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1910
• Ability to manage and mentor a team of construction management professionals and project support staff; and to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Current and valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Advanced knowledge of standard professional software such as MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Practitioner knowledge and experience using construction management software packages (Primavera P6, eBuilder, Microsoft Project scheduling software)
• Advanced knowledge and experience managing and maintaining the Health & Safety requirements of construction sites
• Ability to walk around a construction site of varying size and topography to perform inspections and ability to stand for several hours observing and doc