Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater - Charleston

 

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 108773 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Part-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Job Summary

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering.

 

The Construction Manager will be responsible for leading projects through construction phases. Project types could include drainage systems, water/wastewater pump stations, wastewater collection systems, water / wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure. Skillset shall include coordinating and communicating with the EOR, sub-consultants, utility owners, contractor and other stakeholders performing office and field services during construction. They will also be expected to direct staff and perform client management activities to support our Water/Wastewater team. 

Key Responsibilities

· Manage and execute work on a drainage improvement construction project to verify the project is constructed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, submittals.

· Work with Contractor’s and/or Design-Builder’s team to deliver projects on time and on budget. Utilize internal project management tools and resources.

· Present information to Clients through effective oral and written communication.

· Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (subject matter experts, cost estimators, GIS, designers, and other engineers and construction professionals).

· Review and analyze engineering data and reports.

· Lead construction administration phase of projects including submittal reviews, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, pay application processing, GMP review, direction/supervision of inspection staff, and review of change orders.

· Responsible for leading dispute resolution efforts during construction phase.

· Assist project management team in preparation of client fee proposals as necessary.

· Responsible for performing constructability reviews of project design and leading projects during their construction phase.

· Will involve performing field inspections on an as-needed basis.

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related technical discipline required PE or CCM preferred 

• 10+ years of water/drainage related project experience preferred. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred, or relevant field experience.
• 10+ years construction supervisory experience required.
• OSHA Training
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

OSHA Training

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.   
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Requires using hands to handle,