Construction Manager

Keville Enterprises•Boston, MA

23h

About The Position

Keville Enterprises, Inc., a construction management and inspections firm based in Boston, is seeking Construction Managers to provide construction oversight and inspection services on public and private projects. Projects may include airport, water/wastewater, highway, road, bridge, facilities, and rail work. The role represents project owners in daily oversight of construction, coordinates project participants, monitors budget and schedule, supports contract administration, and documents and reports construction progress. Work also includes inspecting contractor work for conformance with contract plans and specifications and helping identify and resolve field challenges. Candidates should have experience managing, inspecting, testing, and coordinating construction projects; knowledge of construction means and methods and materials; strong communication and documentation skills; and the ability to interpret plans and specifications and perform quantity takeoffs and calculations. Employees assigned driving duties must hold a current, valid U.S. state driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. OSHA 10 certification is a condition of employment. Background checks and post-offer pre-employment screening are required.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in airport, water/wastewater, civil, highway, facility, or another relevant construction field.
At least two years of experience in a field construction management capacity.
Experience managing, inspecting, testing, and coordinating construction projects.
Knowledge of construction means and methods and construction materials.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and perform quantity takeoffs and calculations.
Proficiency with computers, including MS Word, Excel, and construction reporting or quantity-tracking software.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Willingness to learn, perform a variety of tasks, and work as a team player.
OSHA 10 certification, which is a condition of employment.
For employees assigned driving duties: a current, valid U.S. state driver's license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with company policy.
Background checks and post-offer pre-employment screening are required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred.
Professional certifications are strongly preferred, including PE, CCM, EIT, CMIT, CACM, NICET, NETTCP, ACI, NACE, AWS/CWI, or ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Represent the project owner in daily oversight of construction activities.
Coordinate activities among the owner, designer, construction contractor, public utility, and third-party or abutter personnel.
Monitor and advise the owner on project budget and schedule status.
Analyze, estimate, and negotiate potential change orders and claims.
Perform contract administration.
Identify and resolve construction problems and challenges in the field.
Inspect work performed by construction contractors to ensure conformance with contract plans and specifications.
Report daily progress.
Track and document quantities of work performed.
Perform other oversight and reporting responsibilities as assigned.