Construction Manager

STV • Atlanta, GA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager will be responsible for on-site observations of Railroad and Railroad related construction projects. Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) along with Project Management Information Systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering/technology, Surveying, Construction Management, or any related curriculum in the technical area of concentration is preferred.
• 5-7 years of Railroad, highway infrastructure construction experience is required.
• The applicant must demonstrate the propensity to quickly learn and perform the Essential Duties of the position, and/or demonstrate through vetted education and life experience to possess the skills necessary to succeed in the position.
• Employee must complete all Railroad and STV Health and Safety trainings/certifications required, for the respective Railroads upon which he will be working, within two weeks of hire date.
• Employee must be competent in the use of electronic media and associated applications, i.e., smart-phone, laptop computer, email, digital photography, data entry, or demonstrate a propensity to learn the systems.
• The employee must be capable of reading and interpreting contract drawings and specifications.
• Candidate must be willing to travel out of town as needed on a regular basis.
• This position will be a Full Time with working workings hours developed by contractors and Railroad.
• This position may include extended daytime hours, night, and/or weekend hours.
• Candidate must be able to traverse rough terrain, steep grades, and sites covered with heavy vegetation.
• Candidate will be required to work on high structures, such as bridges, and such structures may be over waters or moving traffic as well as around the presence of numerous tripping hazards (track structures, utilities, etc.)
• Candidate must be able to work in extreme weather conditions as all the work for this position is conducted in the field in an uncontrolled atmosphere.

Nice To Haves

• Construction field inspection experience with knowledge of infrastructure projects (Utilities, Paving, Drainage, etc.) is a plus.
• None required but technical training/certification/licensing in any areas related to this position is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Railroad and outside party contractors to determine schedule of work.
• Communicate effectively with client, contractor, STV staff, and other project representatives.
• Monitor multiple construction activities daily.
• Review jobsite safety, as necessary and take immediate action to document and resolve issues of (repeated subject) non-conformance.
• Gain and maintain an understanding of applicable industry standards for project and performs all tasks per standards and client requirements.
• Observe daily construction activities for verification of conformance to the final approved project construction submittals and plans impacting Railroad property and operations.
• Monitor and/or confirm project QC/QA Inspection efforts throughout the construction phases impacting Railroad property and operations.
• Maintain a comprehensive daily work report of project activities and oversight observations.
• Quantity tracking during construction installation.
• Submits accurate personal time sheets, mileage and expense reports on time each week.
• Participate in internal plan and construction submittal review processes to ensure conformance to railroad design & construction specifications prior to start of the work and throughout the progress of the project.
• Participate and/or perform daily safety job briefings on behalf of the Railroad.
• Perform project preconstruction and progress meetings on behalf of the Railroad client.
• Perform pre-activity meetings over the duration of the project.
• Possible mentoring and supervision of other field inspection staff and subcontractors.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees