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Job Description:

Our client is looking for a Construction Manager supporting Water and Wastewater projects through a local government. Candidate would have experience coordinating with all parties involved on projects. Candidate would need to understand government regulations as it relates to the projects being worked on.

Duties:

• Plans, manages, and oversees multiple small to medium size construction projects of a routine to moderately complex nature, a single large project, or multiple-contract projects of routine nature.

• May direct the day-to-day activities of construction representatives and construction coordinators on projects.

• Becomes familiar with project contract documents for each project, coordinates, and controls all construction management activities, including critical path method (CPM), and scheduling and claims administration.

• Interprets plans and specifications for clients, contractors, and the company's field personnel. Provides direction to shop drawing professionals to develop project related shop drawings.

• Coordinates and disseminates shop drawings to project stakeholders, as necessary. Provides internal consultation to construction representatives and serves as a technical resource to other functional groups.

• Documents deficiencies, expected cost overruns, issues with materials and other related construction issues or risks related to their area of oversight.

• Prepares related reports (ex: monthly progress reports, etc.). Maintains daily report of construction activities.

• Participates with sales staff, practice leaders and project managers in developing new opportunities for business through proposal preparation and general contact with current and potential clients.

• Reviews government or funding agency regulations in order to provide consultative services that reflect an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of legal requirements.

• Performs other duties as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficient knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods. Knowledge of construction products, details and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.

• Possesses a solid understanding of all facets of the construction process.

• Excellent time and project management skills.

• Proven ability to analyze, problem-solve and mitigate risks.

• Experience working directly with or for municipalities and experience managing design phase and construction phase utility, water, and wastewater treatment projects.

• Strong construction phase project management, experience, and skills with technical expertise in water and wastewater treatment and conveyance. Municipal and construction management experience preferred.

Selling Points:

• Company that has been around for 75+ years

• They help further develop their career to always be moving up

• Plenty of work to keep them going and continuously build their skills

• 100% employee owned, not controlled by stock holders and trustees

• In Pandemic did not have to lay off anybody, it cost them a lot of money, but realized they’d need their people when it ended

• Company of preference, people that leave a lot of the time come back

• Can do continuing education requirements and software trainings

• High expectations, will get challenged with development but encourage employees to go out of their comfort zone to keep learning

• Opportunities worldwide – 6,000 people, 130 offices

• Big opportunities for personal growth and able to move if they wanted to go to another office, and preference for them over an external candidate but need to be there for four years

• In first year of 2nd 5 year contract

• Very stable with the work

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.