0034V6197 Construction Project/Program Manager Consultant

Two River Consulting Partners•Wilson, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Construction Project Manager / Program Manager Responsibilities: Construction Progress & Field Verification Independently validate CM and contractor progress reports, production logs, and field measurements against planned and actual accomplishments Support reconciliation of field quantity takeoffs with contractor/CM billings and payment applications Participate in field walkdowns, sampling, and joint inspections to measure percent complete using agreed-upon measurement techniques Maintain detailed issues and action-tracking logs tied to schedule, cost, and productivity impacts Schedule Review & Risk Analysis Review and validate schedule updates, logic changes, and critical path impacts Independently identify and communicate schedule risk flags Perform time impact analyses (TIAs) when delays, changes, or disruptions occur Cost Control & Earned Value Management Review owner-side earned value (EV) records, cost forecasts, and performance trends Review and comment on cost-to-complete (CTC) and forecast at completion (FAC) Assess productivity metrics and earned value calculations for accuracy and credibility Reporting & Performance Management Support review of EPCM Field Performance Reports (weekly/bi-weekly), including: Verified physical progress Quantity variances Earned value metrics Productivity observations Recommended corrective actions Review EPCM deliverables for completeness and quality, including: Change reports Cost reports Schedule updates Earned value reporting Field & Team Support Assist with distribution and prioritization of field resources as needed Provide leadership to small technical teams supporting field verification, controls, and reporting activities Collaborate effectively with owner, EPCM, contractor, and Arcadis internal stakeholders

Requirements

At least $400MM in Capital Projects management
Process equipment installation experience
Automation engineering teams experience
Black & Clean utilities experience
Multi-year construction experience on the owner or EPC/EPCM side
Experience reconciling contractor progress reports, quantity claims, and payment applications
Familiarity with contract clauses affecting measurement, progress payment, and change management
Experience across mid- to large-scale construction projects with increasing responsibility from trade management through program-level oversight
Working understanding of construction means and methods in:
Mechanical
Electrical
HVAC
Working knowledge of:
Project scheduling principles
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Cost forecasting and controls
Proficiency with:
Scheduling tools
Quantity takeoff tools
Spreadsheets (Excel-based analysis)
Cost and earned value systems (owner or EPCM platforms)
Photo and document management systems
Assertive yet diplomatic communicator with strong conflict-resolution skills
Clear and concise technical report writing and presentations
Ability to lead and influence small technical teams without formal authority
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Construction Progress & Field Verification
Independently validate CM and contractor progress reports, production logs, and field measurements against planned and actual accomplishments
Support reconciliation of field quantity takeoffs with contractor/CM billings and payment applications
Participate in field walkdowns, sampling, and joint inspections to measure percent complete using agreed-upon measurement techniques
Maintain detailed issues and action-tracking logs tied to schedule, cost, and productivity impacts
Schedule Review & Risk Analysis
Review and validate schedule updates, logic changes, and critical path impacts
Independently identify and communicate schedule risk flags
Perform time impact analyses (TIAs) when delays, changes, or disruptions occur
Cost Control & Earned Value Management
Review owner-side earned value (EV) records, cost forecasts, and performance trends
Review and comment on cost-to-complete (CTC) and forecast at completion (FAC)
Assess productivity metrics and earned value calculations for accuracy and credibility
Reporting & Performance Management
Support review of EPCM Field Performance Reports (weekly/bi-weekly), including:
Verified physical progress
Quantity variances
Earned value metrics
Productivity observations
Recommended corrective actions
Review EPCM deliverables for completeness and quality, including:
Change reports
Cost reports
Schedule updates
Earned value reporting
Field & Team Support
Assist with distribution and prioritization of field resources as needed
Provide leadership to small technical teams supporting field verification, controls, and reporting activities
Collaborate effectively with owner, EPCM, contractor, and Arcadis internal stakeholders