Construction Project Manager - Municipal / Wastewater

Heery•La Plata, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role can be performed fairly remotely (work from home), but will require travel once or twice a month (typically) to LaPlata, Maryland in Charles County for meetings with the owner or visiting the project sites. Turner & Townsend Heery is looking for a Construction Project Manager to manage Water/Wastewater construction projects from design initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will have experience with water/wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water collection and distribution systems. The Project Manager will monitor design and construction projects for our client, with direct accountability for project delivery. This is a hybrid position which requires occasional travel to the client site in Charles County, MD. Hybrid role

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Knowledge of critical path method scheduling.
Experience using project management information systems for managing projects.
Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
Ability to effectively present information.
Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles and ability to review invoices and conduct value engineering analysis.
Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
Requires engineering analytical and quantitative skills.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
Knowledge in MS Project, contracts, and construction practices.
Knowledge of the entitlement/permitting process and construction delivery methods and agreements.
Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types and systems.
Passion for being detail oriented and highly organized.
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Minimum eight (8) years of engineering, construction management, or architecture.

Nice To Haves

Licensure as either a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect is desired.
Professional certifications such as CCM and PMP are preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct periodic site visits to monitor the progress of construction.
Review status of work completed during the period covered.
Review that work is generally proceeding in a good and workmanlike manner and in general accordance with the approved drawings and specifications.
Review contractors' direct cost payment requisitions and budget status.
Review of subcontracts, bonds/subcontractor default insurance.
Review of change orders.
Review of Developer's monthly job cost reports and opine on adequacy of contingency.
Review of construction and disbursement schedules.
Review of lien waiver and other documentation submitted by the Developer.
Prepare project status reports and recommend the release of construction funds.
Review contract drawings and specifications and opine for completeness and general compliance with commonly accepted architectural /engineering best practices.
Analyze the Developer's direct and indirect cost budget including cost estimate back-up and coordinate with the Cost Advisory group performing parameter estimates, spot quantity take-offs and review of supporting documentation submitted by the Developer, contractor and subcontractors.
Review and make relevant comments concerning the terms of the construction agreement, the submitted subcontracts, architectural and engineering design agreements, building loan agreement as well as review both Contractor and Architect's qualification statements.
Review and comment on construction and disbursement schedules as well as other submitted documents including but not limited to: Zoning approvals Certified surveys Building permit approvals Utility company approval letters Soil and foundation engineering reports Designer's certification of code and ADA compliance.
Prepare Construction Risk Assessment Reports.
Other duties as assigned.
No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
May provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers.
May lead project teams and/or plan, and supervise assignments of lower level employees.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.