Construction Manager II

DVJ Consulting Engineers•Los Angeles, CA

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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, conduct community meetings, and coordinate the construction of the project. Additionally, the role requires preparing and maintaining project budgets and schedules, preparing authorization documentation, reviewing the work of other inspection staff, administering project contracts, managing cost and schedule performance, preparing monthly project construction reports, reviewing contractor submittments, evaluating changes in scope of work, responding to contractor correspondence, interfacing with other County Departments and agencies, preparing and running project meetings, monitoring and coordinating key project activities, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, and coordinating project close-out activities. The role also involves managing public outreach programs.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college with a major in Civil or Construction Engineering.
Licensed professional in California, and/or Certified Construction Manager.
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.
Working knowledge of the Environmental Protection Agency Policy & Guidance.
Ability to interpret plans, specifications, special provisions, and other contract documents.
Familiarity with contract administration requirements contained in the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual.
Graduation from the Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy or documented experience as the Resident Engineer on at least three major road, bridge, or dam construction projects.
Strong communication and public speaking skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
Ability to independently identify problems and propose solutions.
At least five years of aggregate experience 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, enforcement of compliance with the contract documents, scheduling, technical support, and on-site management of construction projects.
Prepare and process change orders, daily logs, and working day statements; collect work records; maintain accurate records of work for payment purposes; conduct employee interviews; prepare as-built plans and perform other associated contract administration tasks.
Arrange for materials testing and construction staking to be performed by Department staff.
Respond to inquiries from the public, elected officials, other agencies, Project Management Division III staff and other affected Public Works' Divisions.
Conduct community meetings.
Coordinate the construction of the project.
Prepare and maintain project budgets and schedules.
Prepare authorization documentation as directed.
Review the work of other County or consultant inspection staff and make recommendations on the approval of invoices.
Administer project contracts.
Manage cost and schedule performance of the project.
Prepare and coordinate monthly project construction reports.
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 planning and other construction management functions as necessary.
Prepare project meeting agendas, run project meetings, and prepare accurate meeting minutes.
Monitor, coordinate, and evaluate all key project activities to ensure cost/schedule compliance, and quality assurance/control of project and contractor's performance.
Participate in the training of Public Works' staff on preapproved project delivery techniques.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Project Management Division III and Public Works' staff.
Coordinate project close-out activities.
Manage public outreach program services such as Local Targeted Worker Hiring and Small Business Outreach.