Construction Manager

APSI Construction Management•Carson, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The District is seeking qualified candidates to support a variety of projects, including but not limited to electrical power distribution and sewer construction and rehabilitation. This is a full-time assignment based at project sites throughout Los Angeles County. The scope and duration of work may vary depending on project needs. The work schedule is Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm; some night work and overtime as required by project. Construction contracts include sewer, landfill and treatment plant projects and may span a large geographical area, require night work, overtime or overnight stays. The candidate will primarily perform duties related to the management of construction contracts. In addition to an emphasis on the need to maintain positive rapport with construction project stakeholders, including consultants, engineers in this field assignment need to be self-motivated to manage and see-through-to-completion significant contracts as well as possess the written communication skills necessary to document conflicting points of view regarding construction matters.

Requirements

Five (5) or more years of experience in construction management
Experience specifically with sewer construction/rehabilitation involving slip lining and cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) is a must
Superior technical writing and communication skills, analytical skills and project management skills
Experience with Cost estimating and scheduling (familiar with Primavera P6 / Microsoft Project)
Experience with Construction administration for large industrial facilities such as advanced processes and treatment facilities
Experience with Electrical power distribution improvements
Experience with Pumping plant facility replacement
Experience with software including Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Oracle Unifier and/or ProCore
Experience working with the public, handling resident complaints regarding construction or facility operations
Experience managing sewer repair projects
Experience troubleshooting complex problems involving project construction
Ability to be on call at night and during weekends to support construction projects as needed
Ability to seamlessly transition between office work - handling RFIs, change orders, claims, and project closeouts - and on-site construction oversight, providing input during the construction process and ensuring projects are completed efficiently

Responsibilities

Overseeing construction activities
Investigating and resolving construction and engineering problems
Reviewing and negotiating contractors' extra work claims and change proposals
Reviewing construction project schedules
Tracking work progress and preparing pay estimates
Evaluating the impact of project progress on Districts' operations and making recommendations on any necessary course of action
Coordinating with other Districts' departments and other agencies as needed to ensure satisfactory project progress
Preparing project monthly progress reports