Utility Construction Manager

Arcadis•Los Angeles, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Construction Manager, Utilities to join the team in the Los Angeles area. This role performs a wide variety of professional engineering work in either a field or office setting. The Construction Manager, Utilities will be responsible for on-site construction management activities and will be the primary point of contact with the 3rd party utility owners during the construction phase. Arcadis will provide project and construction management support services for the delivery of a safe, reliable, and operational street-running LRT. The 6.7-mile ESFV LRT will further advance sustainable transit services to San Fernando Valley. This project involves the implementation of a solar photovoltaic power system, which will power 70% of the project, with the excess power to be used when weather or seasonal variabilities impact solar exposure.

Requirements

10-15 years of experience, with management of utility work, preferably field experience.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.
Experience in relocation of all utility types, including water, natural gas, power, sanitary sewers, storm drains and communications.
Experience in administration of contracts for construction and design.
Experience in day-to-day management of large construction management staff.
Cal/OSHA 30 Training certification prior to start of work.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Professional Engineer.
Local Los Angeles experience in coordination with utility owners.
Experience on transit projects of at least $300 million and light rail.
Experience on design-build projects; experience with progressive design-build.

Responsibilities

Oversee utility relocation, ensuring safety for all parties and the public (water, gas, power, sewers, storm drains, communications).
Review 3rd party utility owner operations for CAL OSHA compliance; coordinate construction activities; direct staff to maintain accurate, timely records for state/federal regulations.
Confer with contractors to ensure compliance with plans and quality standards; supervise construction assessments.
Assist with QMO Program implementation; provide timely input on correspondence, submittents, and database oversight.
Review contract changes, disputes, claims, and impact analyses; document daily activities and inspection reports.
Maintain accurate project records, field quantities for payments, and as-built conditions; track budget and schedule, reporting to leadership.
Prepare and review contract change orders; develop solutions for field conditions and support engineering redesign when necessary.
Assist with public relations, addressing community concerns, and attending related meetings.
Support coordination with 3rd-party utilities, DBE compliance, and environmental regulations.
Review and approve O&M manuals; ensure contractor performs system tests; escalate disputes to Project Manager.