Construction Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT), a 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, is seeking a Construction Manager to support the planning, administration, and construction management of Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) projects. The role works closely with the Project Manager and field inspection staff to deliver safe, high-quality transportation and infrastructure projects in accordance with contract plans, specifications, schedules, budgets, and client expectations. The position is primarily office-based and includes multiple project site visits each week. It is part of a collaborative CEI team whose members share responsibilities and support one another as needed. Immigration sponsorship or support, including H-1B and F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT, is not available, except for qualified candidates eligible for TN visa classification.

Requirements

Successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle Screening.
Successfully complete and pass JMT's drug screening process; thereafter, be subject to random and for-cause drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Assist with project and construction management for CEI projects while supporting the Project Manager.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Coordinate with clients, agencies, utility owners, contractors, property owners, engineers of record, and other project stakeholders.
Prepare for, facilitate, and document construction progress meetings, including tracking decisions, commitments, and action items.
Identify and help resolve constructability and field issues by coordinating with stakeholders and verifying design intent.
Review and process RFIs, submittals, change orders, contractor correspondence, pay applications, cost analyses, quantity calculations, and contract time evaluations.
Assist with reviewing CPM schedules and schedule updates to evaluate progress, sequencing, and impacts to project milestones.
Maintain accurate and complete project documentation, records, certifications, testing reports, and other contract-required documentation.
Manage project QA/QC and support compliance with contract plans, specifications, permits, and client requirements.
Coordinate with survey crews on earthwork quantity calculations, field measurements, and as-built documentation.
Visit project sites to monitor progress, verify field conditions, support inspection staff, and resolve project issues.
Provide technical guidance and leadership to inspectors and project team members.
Delegate tasks, communicate project status and risks, and support successful project delivery.
Support proposal development, scope and fee preparation, client coordination, and business development initiatives.
Lead and develop staff through performance management, coaching, mentoring, and regular feedback.
Promote a culture of quality, accountability, public safety, teamwork, and support for field staff and project teams.
Assist design disciplines with constructability questions and field-related issues.
Perform other related duties as assigned.