Construction Manager
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Construction Manager to join its Construction Services team, supporting medium- to large-scale water and wastewater projects in Eastern Pennsylvania. The role oversees construction phases to help ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with safety and quality standards. The successful candidate will manage assigned projects on site, including contract administration, project controls, coordination, contractor compliance, staff supervision, document and submittal review, cost and change management, reporting, and client and agency relations. The position also contributes to cost estimating, biddability and constructability reviews, value engineering, and business development.
Requirements
- Prior experience as a Construction Manager on significant water and wastewater conveyance, pump station, and treatment facility projects.
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM through CMAA), or ability to obtain CCM certification.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in various aspects of construction management.
- General knowledge of all construction disciplines.
- Ability to understand the major deliverable terms of engineering and construction contracts and manage projects accordingly.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar computer software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to travel and work overtime.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
- Experience with Procore, Expedition / Contract Manager, P3 or P6, Timberline, or other computer software.
Responsibilities
- Interface with the Construction Management Project on all facets of assigned projects.
- Manage on-site contract administration, project controls, and coordination for mid- to large-size, diverse and complex projects.
- Monitor and enforce contractor compliance with plans and specifications.
- Supervise and mentor assigned on-site construction administration and inspection staff.
- Assist with timely review and response to requests for information, clarifications, and interpretations of contract documents.
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Coordinate and expedite review of construction submittals and shop drawings.
- Attend periodic progress and coordination meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
- Review and/or prepare payment requests.
- Review daily reports, quantity calculations, and other reports.
- Review and evaluate change management requests.
- Prepare monthly project progress reports.
- Perform construction cost estimating, biddability and constructability reviews, and value engineering reviews.
- Assist with business development activities, including client visits and proposal writing.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment combining in-person and remote work.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
