Brown and Caldwell (BC) is seeking a Traveling Construction Manager with an established track record to perform subcontractor oversight and/or Owner’s Advisor (OA) services at a wide variety of project sites around the country. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)/Design-Build projects focused on Industrial Water/Wastewater Infrastructure, Remediation Construction, and Industrial Process/Mechanical work for clients in the market sectors of Energy, Production, and Distribution.
This position requires significant travel, and the successful candidate must be available for deployment to project sites for durations of 1-2 weeks up to several months at a time at sites that may be remote in location. Traveling construction managers are granted regular rotations home, typically every 2 weeks, and are not restricted in how to use vacation time, though time away from a project must be coordinated with the project team to ensure proper coverage. Travel costs are reimbursed via per diem or submitted expense reports, depending on project specific requirements or limits.
The Construction Manager will oversee all onsite operations and be responsible for implementing BC’s safety and quality programs, managing the project schedule, coordinating with subcontractors, tracking production, change management, submittals, RFIs, managing risk, reviewing subcontractor pay applications, etc. BCC seeks a candidate that understands the importance of completing these tasks in service of delivering projects to completion in a timely and profitable manner.
The Construction Manager has the responsibility to collaborate with the project director, project engineer, and project manager and is responsible for keeping them fully informed of the field status of the project. The Construction Manager will direct all subcontractors on the project and is expected to take a leadership role in training and mentoring and assist, as necessary, with project initiatives requiring their field expertise. Between field assignments, the Construction Manager will conduct training and assist with office-based project management tasks.
While each assignment varies, major specific duties of the Construction Manager on any size project may include:
- Be a great partner with the project staff and lead the “ThinkSharp” culture initiatives.
- Lead and monitor work planning process.
- Review, understand, and monitor material & equipment budgets and assist in procurement process.
- Coordinate equipment rentals with project manager to maximize usage. Review and coordinate billings with other project staff to assure accurate accounting and billing of rentals and material purchases.
- Consistently monitor project costs (labor, materials, and equipment) and identify opportunities for improvement/savings and problem areas which may result in cost overruns. Review with project manager and/or project director possible solutions to correct or mitigate negative trends; promptly implement selected corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain a working relationship with owners, engineers and inspectors.
- Provide leadership in the project’s quality program. Identify and encourage new methods and procedures to be implemented in the field. Complete pre-task planning meetings with subcontractors and vendors prior to commencement of any work.
- Provide leadership in the safety and accident prevention programs. Institute and participate in tailgate safety meetings and perform regular job site inspections. Review solutions to correct or mitigate unsafe conditions; promptly implement corrective actions. Thoroughly review all accidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrences.
- Develop project-specific site-specific H&S plans and quality control plans.
- Conducting weekly coordination meetings with subcontractors to review safety, quality, and scheduling matters in service of effective project delivery. Monitor the issuance of meeting minutes to appropriate parties in a timely manner.
- Work closely with project manager to regularly update project schedules updates based on field progress and input from subcontractors.
- Manage subcontractor submittals during preconstruction, including assigning other team members materials for review. Prepare and send submittal responses to subcontractors.
- Interface with project stakeholders such as owner, regulators, and other third-party stakeholders.
- Assist the business development and marketing teams, as necessary, to pursue new work opportunities.
Qualifications
- BS Degree in Construction Management or Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, etc.), Environmental Science, Geology, or related field preferred, but not required.
- Experience overseeing and managing various construction practices including but not limited to heavy civil work, industrial water, electrical, process mechanical, remediation, etc.
- Minimum of 5 years of increasing responsibility, professional experience in the design and construction administration of municipal water and wastewater facilities with previous construction manager responsibility.
- Thorough knowledge of construction practices involved with major wastewater construction projects.
- Experience with project scheduling (P6, MS Project) and construction management systems (Procore) preferred, but not required.
- Experience developing project cost estimating preferred, but not required.
- Experience overseeing installation of electrical systems such as SCADA/I&C hardware/software, preferred but not required.
- Current Water Treatment Operator Certification or Current Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification/License preferred but not required.
- HAZWOPER 40-hour certification is a plus, but not required.
- Operations and maintenance experience.
- Experience with the startup and commissioning of plant processes and equipment.
- Troubleshooting of plant processes and equipment.
- Candidate will have strong verbal/written communication skills and ability to work well both independently and on a team.
- Candidate must have a current and valid driving license and good driving record.
- Knowledge of standard professional software such as MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.
- Location A: $72,000 - $98,000
- Location B: $79,000 - 108,000
- Location C: $87,000 - $118,000
You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.
Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.
About Brown and Caldwell
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
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