I-24 Construction Oversight Manager

HNTB Corporation•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a key leadership position within the I-24 Choice Lane PMC team. This $5 billion Public Private Partnership will provide Tennessee with an additional two lanes of interstate in each direction for approximately 23 miles of interstate South of Nashville. This position will provide leadership and direction over the Construction Oversight which is accountable to DOT client to ensure compliance with design documents and contractual requirements. Specific duties/responsibilities include: Materials Testing and Documentation oversight, Developer compliance with all Released for Construction Drawings and Contractual Requirements. Leads the Independent Assurance Quality effort for inspection. Shepherding all RFI and RFC submittals resulting from QC, QA and IA inspection and testing. This project will create policies and procedures for use on this Choice Lanes project, which will be utilized on all subsequent choice lanes project in relationship to Materials Documentation and Testing as well as Construction Quality Oversight. These policies and procedures will need client approval and will include, but not be limited to: Materials Testing Frequency, Materials Documentation Program, Inspection Oversight Schedule, Observation/enforcement of Contract Compliance requirements, photo documentation procedures, and claims tracking protocols. This position will lead a team made up of both HNTB staff and a General Engineering Consultants in accomplishing daily observations on inspection, required materials testing and documentation tracking, issues tracking, quality reports related to materials and workmanship, and public safety concerns. Establish a working relationship with key staff from both the Developer and DOT client related to construction inspection duties and ensure a seamless organization supporting the overall Project. Works and directs the Developer (Financer, contractor, designer) - on tasks that exceed the capacity of the immediate PMC team. The GEC is tasked with providing staffing support as needed. This position will provide technical judgement and provide necessary support to the Project and client Leadership related to construction as necessary to help resolve disputes. This support will include, but may not be limited to assisting in supporting estimating, scheduling and resolution of field issues. This position will provide day to day supervision for multiple PMC and GEC staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or relevant degree and 12 years relevant experience, or In lieu of education, 16 years of relevant experience.
Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined or large/complex projects.
Identifying and handling risk and change management independently.
Leading large teams inside and outside of HNTB using sub-consultants.
Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver complex projects.
Leading HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.
Serving as the lead interface with the client.
Deploying talent to other projects and developing successors to work with same client on other work.

Nice To Haves

15 years relevant experience.
In lieu of education, 19 years of relevant experience.
Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III
Varied experience either as a contractor or directly on a design-build team

Responsibilities

Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
Coordinates project activities establishes priorities and staff to jobs.
Prepares Summary Inspection Report of Daily activities.
Monitors contractor progress and compares with the reviewed progress schedule.
Resolves technical field issues, and coordinates with Architects and Engineers for timely and accurate responses to requests for information.
Oversees project controls including checking contractors’ controls, coordination of schedule, and reviewing contractors’ schedule.
Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications.
Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.
Implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project.
Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan.
Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives.
Identifies and resolves non-compliant work.
Provides interpretation and enforcement of contract plans and specifications.
Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.
Confirms change order requests, develops estimates, negotiates costs, and writes change orders.
Provides cost control on projects and quality control within discipline.
Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships and pursuit efforts for mega and super mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA).
Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials.
Leads proposal development and interview presentations for mini-mega, mega, or super mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community.
May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of construction staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
Performs other duties as assigned.