Construction Manager I

DVJ Consulting Engineers•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Under the oversight and direction of Public Works' Section Heads, the Construction Managers will perform construction inspection, enforcement of compliance with the contract documents, scheduling, technical support, and on-site management of construction projects. This role involves preparing and processing change orders, daily logs, and working day statements; collecting work records; maintaining accurate records of work for payment purposes; conducting employee interviews; preparing as-built plans and performing other associated contract administration tasks. The Construction Manager will also arrange for materials testing and construction staking, respond to inquiries from the public and other agencies, coordinate project construction, prepare and maintain project budgets and schedules, review the work of other inspection staff, administer project contracts, manage cost and schedule performance, review contractor submittals and changes in scope of work, prepare requests for change orders, respond to contractor correspondence, interface with other County Departments and agencies, prepare project meeting agendas and minutes, monitor and evaluate key project activities for cost/schedule compliance and quality assurance, and manage public outreach programs.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college with a major in Civil or Construction Engineering.
Familiarity with, and a working knowledge of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook) and the Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, and experience in their use.
Working knowledge of the Caltrans Standard Specifications, Standard Plans and Standard Special Provisions, and experience in their use.
Working knowledge of the Cal/OSHA Construction Safety Orders.
Ability to interpret plans, specifications, special provisions, and other contract documents.
Strong communication and public speaking skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
Ability to independently identify problems and propose solutions.
One to three years experience in aggregate performing construction management on road, bridge, flood control including storm drain and dam and reservoir modification, sewer, water, traffic signal, or airport improvement projects.

Responsibilities

Perform construction inspection and enforcement of compliance with contract documents.
Provide scheduling, technical support, and on-site management of construction projects.
Prepare and process change orders, daily logs, and working day statements.
Collect work records and maintain accurate records for payment purposes.
Conduct employee interviews and prepare as-built plans.
Perform associated contract administration tasks.
Arrange for materials testing and construction staking.
Respond to inquiries from the public, elected officials, other agencies, and internal staff.
Coordinate the construction of projects.
Prepare and maintain project budgets and schedules.
Review the work of other inspection staff and make recommendations on invoice approval.
Administer project contracts.
Manage cost and schedule performance of projects.
Review and make recommendations on contractor submittals.
Evaluate and make recommendations on changes in scope of work and prepare requests for change orders.
Prepare and respond to contractor's correspondence, including requests for information.
Interface with other County Departments and agencies to resolve problems and coordinate functions.
Prepare project meeting agendas, run project meetings, and prepare meeting minutes.
Monitor, coordinate, and evaluate key project activities for cost/schedule compliance and quality assurance/control.
Participate in the training of staff on project delivery techniques when appropriate.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
Coordinate project close-out activities.
Manage public outreach program services, such as Local Targeted Worker Hiring and Small Business Outreach.