Resident Project Representative / Construction Manager - (Detroit, MI)

Brown and Caldwell•Troy, MI

145d•$88,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Brown and Caldwell’s Detroit, MI office has a full-time opportunity for a Resident Project Representative/Construction Manager to join our growing team. This position is responsible for representing Brown and Caldwell and our clients on construction projects. This requires coordination with representatives from clients, regulatory agencies, construction managers, and contractors. The successful candidate will need to be able to understand and interpret design documents (technical specifications, construction drawings, etc.), produce daily field documentation such as reports, facilitate progress meetings, be able to communicate with the design team, review pay applications, conduct and document field changes to the design documents, work closely with a diverse, multidisciplinary project team, manage change, be able to perform field work such as construction oversight, and interface with the BC design team, field crews, and clients as needed.

Requirements

BS degree, in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related field highly preferred. Candidates without a degree but possessing significant construction management experience will be considered as well
Minimum 5 years of related experience preparing design packages and performing construction oversight, construction inspection, and facility start-up
Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible, professional experience in the design and construction administration of municipal infrastructure water and wastewater facilities
Strong verbal and written (technical writing) communication skills are required. The ability to communicate professionally to multiple stakeholders, including the public is a must.
Thorough working knowledge of the civil, structural, architectural, process and building mechanical and electrical construction and demolition practices involved with major public works projects
Ability to provide design/consultation in specialized areas, make decisions and solve problems
Knowledge of construction management processes, means, and methods
Knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, local and national building codes, and quality standards
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a QA/QC program for construction projects as well as to review, analyze, and negotiate construction cost estimates, change orders, and contractor claims
Ability to manage and mentor a team of inspectors and project support staff; and to work effectively in a diverse team environment
Ability to handle contentious issues with contractors in a professional and courteous manner
Construction and design background highly preferred as well as having worked in a resident/field/quality assurance oversight capacity on projects that involved environmental remediation and construction
Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, implementation, and guidance.
The ability to travel to work sites regionally and the ability to accommodate overnight stays on a regular basis is a MUST
Possess 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification with a current 8-hour refresher or have the ability to take and pass the training/physical
Strong organizational and technical skills required
A valid driver’s license and a good driving record required
Ability to successfully manage and deliver on multiple tasks with competing priorities
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment at sites including hard hats, steel-toed boots (or other approved toe protection), safety glasses, safety vests, respirators, etc.
Ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting field conditions or critical construction operations at active construction sites in both urban and rural settings that may include exposure to dust, chemicals, etc. for which proper safety equipment will be provided
Ability to walk slowly around and access sites of varying size that may be above or below ground and have areas of uneven, muddy, and/or rocky ground to perform inspections and take photographs
Ability to access/enter confined space areas to complete necessary inspections of contractor’s work
Ability to remain alert and vigilant while working around construction equipment and be able to walk swiftly for a short distance to clear an area where a potential hazard is identified
Ability to climb and/or descend stairs (2-3 flights), ladders (up to 24 feet typically), or via other safety measures, to access structures for visual inspection. This includes entering confined space areas
Lifting – objects on job sites less than 30 pounds

Nice To Haves

PE is preferable but not required

Responsibilities

Provide construction management oversight and full-time on-site Resident Engineering Inspections for water and wastewater pipelines, pumping stations, and treatment projects including well/manhole and sewer repair
Collaborate with a Project Manager to address design issues; coordinate with Contractor’s project manager; obtain daily updates on project issues and status from Construction Inspectors; report issues to the Client
Review construction drawings and specifications and develop a detailed understanding of performance and construction requirements and evaluate these requirements versus construction progress and quality
Provide notes, observations, photos, and measurements documenting the implementation of the fieldwork. Compare field implementation against the drawings, specifications, and submittals, and those requirements included by client requirements
Prepare and review design and bidding documents for completeness, constructability, and biddability
Generate project correspondence, including responses to Contractor correspondence in a timely manner to avoid delay, convey the Owner’s position, and protect the Owner’s
Review and analyze Contractors’ Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules to ensure compliance with approved Contract schedules, and address deficiencies
Coordinate and resolve issues in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers, regulatory agencies, and the affected public
Prepare digital daily reports documenting weather, equipment, manpower, and construction activities, and daily progress photos, as well as monthly progress reports for project stakeholders using a tablet or laptop application
Lead and/or assist with commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems/equipment or facilities for turning over to the owner's personnel
Prepare effective and accurate record documents and all project, permit, and contract closeout documentation
Perform constructability reviews of designs
Conduct daily field investigations, up to 10 hours per day. Initial work will include pipeline inspections (including in pipe/sewer work) but may include inspection duties at water and wastewater treatment facilities
Prepare, perform, and/or oversee the preparation of daily reports and photo documentation of observation of contractor’s construction activities at multiple construction sites. Collaborate with in-house and third-party Design Project Managers to address design issues; coordinate with Contractor’s project manager; obtain daily updates on project issues and status from Construction Inspectors; report issues to the Client and drive resolution to issues as they arise
Mentor, supervise, and provide direction for less experienced staff
Supervise and coordinate construction management staff, including field inspectors, office support staff, and testing sub-consultants with responsibility for quality construction in accordance with plans and specifications
Be proactive in risk identification, management, mitigation, and solving project problems. Coordinate to resolve issues in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers, regulatory agencies, and the affected public
Ensure compliance for all construction management team members with the company’s and client’s health and safety training requirements
Evaluate and negotiate change orders, invoices, and payment applications which may include final payment including coordination with the Owner. This may include independent verification of pay quantities. Maintain records related to the base work, contingency, and field changes
Lead and/or assist with commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems/equipment or facilities
Prepare effective and accurate record documents and all project, permit, and contract close-out documentation
Develop and manage lists of deficiencies and lead punch list inspections