On-Site Construction Project Manager - Government Projects

Turner & Townsend • Alburgh, VT

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa) to provide independent Quality Assurance (QA) by acting as the owner’s representative. The role ensures compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards. The CMa oversees contractor quality control, observes work for compliance to contract documents, manages submittals, the progress schedule, and communication with the owner, directing the project to achieve planned outcomes. This role separates the advisor from the contractor's internal Quality Control (QC).
Key QA/QC roles for the CMa include:
Contractual Oversight: In the CMa model, the CMa and architect share contract administration responsibilities. The CMa acts as the primary contact for quality issues.
Submittal Management: The CMa receives and reviews contractor submittals (shop drawings, product data) for accuracy and completeness, in concert with the architect.
Site Observations & Nonconforming Work: The CMa is responsible for personal observation of the work's quality and progress, notifying the owner of any non-conforming or defective work, and, with the architect, rejecting it.
Testing and Documentation: CMa schedules required materials testing and inspections, monitors and reports on project performance, and ensures contractor documentation (record drawings, O&M manuals) is accurate and complete.
Change Management & Closeout: Reviews contractor pay applications, evaluates and recommends contractors change proposals to control scope, and verifies project milestones for substantial completion and final payment.

Requirements

• Ability to read architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and codes
• Working knowledge of building components and systems
• Knowledge of construction materials, means and methods
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Self-starter who can work well independently and collaboratively
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Highly motivated and energetic
• Excels in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel, Outlook, Project, and Word)
• Familiar with Project Management Software (Kahua, Procore, eBuilder etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on both public and private sector projects preferred
• 10+ years of professional experience as a clerk of the works, resident engineer, superintendent, or related field position
• Experience in a construction-related field working on large scale public projects is highly preferred.
• Must be able to pass background checks required by clients
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and specifications to develop and maintain familiarity with assigned projects
• Observe quality of work of general contractor
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor labor on site and track in daily log
• Monitor contractor’s logistics and safety plans for compliance
• Provide feedback to contractor on schedule as it relates to manpower requirements to meet schedule and managing construction related impacts that may affect owner and abutters
• Ensure contract compliance by the contractor, such as coordinating tests specified in contract and installing materials/equipment as specified, and reporting deficiencies to project manager, architect, and contractor.
• Provide reports on all on-site matters, including daily field progress reports, third-party inspections, and safety concerns or incidents
• Develop detailed daily field progress reports including summaries of all activities completed on site, progress photos, labor and equipment on site, deliveries, testing and inspections, weather conditions, look ahead activities, safety activities or issues, and any issues that may impact the project’s quality or schedule
• Maintain job-site files, documents, monthly reports and daily log; prepare periodic reports for project manager as required
• Participate in weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings and issue meeting minutes for pre-construction or construction meetings when required
• Participate in all site coordination meetings and work with team to resolve issues if they arise
• Review payment application requests submitted by contractor and provide feedback to project manager
• Coordinate owner activities such as surveys, existing conditions reviews, third party testing and inspections, commissioning inspections, or observations, move management, and furniture and equipment installations
• Communicate and coordinate daily with project manager and owner
• Coordinate with building inspectors and Agencies have jurisdiction as required
• Write project updates including weekly look ahead updates highlighting potential or actual construction impacts
• Provide administrative and technical support to project managers when required
• Contribute to project manager’s monthly report
• Assist in the project closeout documentation process and support project manager in closing out any site related open items (punch list, commissioning corrective actions, etc.)
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• Great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Support for succeeding in work and life.
• Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed