Senior Construction Manager - Texas Regional

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP•Austin, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP , we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design, inspect, construct, and maintain the infrastructure that improves the world! We have an immediate opening for an experienced Senior Construction Manager to join our team in our Austin, TX location.

Requirements

Must have experience as a Manager on small to large interstate construction projects: $30M to $300M range
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering required
Must be a registered PE (TX) and/or a certified CCM
Must have Construction Scheduling experience using Primavera P6. Certification as a Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) is a plus.
Experience with various DOT construction software and project controls software- e.g. TXDOT Inspection and Materials Management System (I2MS), ProjectWise, SharePoint, Primavera Unifier, Autodesk Build, SiteManager, etc.
Excellent Communication Skills required for establishing and maintaining relationships with clients
Demonstrated Experience providing Construction Management Services to transportation agencies for large, complex construction contracts.
Demonstrated Experience as a Fulltime Project/Construction Manager/Area Construction Manager including the following:
Excellent Technical Writing Skills required for preparing:
Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces
Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles
Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing
Remaining in a stationary position—either standing or sitting—for extended periods of time
Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and/or carting objects up to 50 lbs distances up to 25 yards.
Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 200 miles round trip.
Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document.
Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

On-Site Construction Management & Supervision of field personnel including Resident Engineers and Construction Inspectors
Familiarity with local construction software applications
Contract Change Order & Claims Negotiations
Client Relationship Maintenance
Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) Team Building & Training
Partnering & Negotiating Expertise
Client Communication between Client and Contractor
Change Order analyses, rebuttals, approvals, and technical write-ups/independent cost estimates (IGE)
Monthly progress updates to Client/Owner
Construction Schedule Updates
Quality Control/Quality Assurance Updates
Construction Budget Reports
Technical Proposals & Interviews
Design and Design Change Coordination
Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Benefits

Flexible work schedule options
Competitive salary
Leave accrual and paid holidays
Healthcare benefits
Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental and maternity leave benefits