Construction Manager

Geosyntec Consultants•Rancho Cordova, CA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Geosyntec is hiring a Construction Manager for its Sacramento or Davis, California offices. The successful candidate will manage construction projects involving civil earthwork and infrastructure, environmental remediation, landfill construction and related systems such as landfill gas collection and conveyance, roads, and building construction or demolition. The role covers the construction process from conceptual development through final construction and includes representing clients on large, multi-phase projects while working with clients, engineers, and contractors. Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients on complex issues involving civil infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. The company describes itself as an innovative firm known for technical leadership, broad experience, and client service, and offers competitive pay, benefits, and well-being programs. The Construction Manager ensures construction complies with technical specifications, drawings, work plans, safety plans, and applicable quality requirements. The role includes reviewing contractor documentation and requests, monitoring project schedules and progress, managing field communications and records, supporting change management, coordinating project staffing, and maintaining a professional field-office environment. Regular field work and overnight travel are required, as is driving to project, office, and other business locations.

Requirements

At least 10 years of relevant construction management experience with a high school diploma; or an associate degree or college diploma and at least 8 years of applicable experience; or a bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management, engineering, physical science, environmental science, or a related subject and at least 5 years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Prior experience managing infrastructure construction or environmental remediation projects with high standards for safe work practices and compliance with regulations and client requirements.
Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Windows-based software applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint.
Technical understanding of construction quality assurance and/or construction management procedures for civil infrastructure, solid waste facilities, or environmental remediation projects.
Willingness to work at construction jobsites in a variety of locations and interest in building a career in Construction Management.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50–100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls.
Ability to speak and hear; stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic.
Availability for regular field work and overnight travel.
Completion of health and safety training and medical monitoring, and compliance with client-driven drug and background testing.
Valid U.S. driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Previous project management background and knowledge of critical path method (CPM) software.

Responsibilities

Manage construction of civil earthwork, civil infrastructure, environmental remediation, landfill, landfill gas collection and conveyance, road, and building construction or demolition projects.
Manage construction from conceptual development through final construction and represent clients on large, multi-phase projects.
Ensure construction work complies with technical specifications, construction drawings, and work plans.
Communicate proposed design modifications and concerns to the Engineer-of-Record in a timely and professional manner.
Provide project safety leadership by implementing and following site-specific health and safety plans, company guidelines, and construction safety best practices.
Review and respond to contractor Requests for Information, submittals, contract-document clarifications, and pay applications.
Review and approve contractor construction quality control procedures, material submittals, and manufacturers’ quality control documents for completeness and compliance.
Maintain complete and accurate records of incoming and outgoing project communications.
Maintain time and production records; analyze construction schedules and critical path management; monitor progress against approved schedules; and assist contractors in optimizing critical-path tasks when possible.
Prepare weekly construction meeting agendas and minutes.
Approve and issue field change requests and request change orders for out-of-scope work.
Review contractor change order requests and recommend to clients whether they have merit; approve change orders when delegated client authority.
Review field documentation and laboratory tests of construction materials for compliance with project specifications.
Establish, organize, and maintain clean, orderly, and professional field offices.
Identify and manage project staffing requirements to meet project demands.
Coordinate with contractors, project managers, engineers, and clients to foster an integrated, professional team through open communication and participation in work progress meetings.
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project and office sites and other business locations as needed.