Job Title: Construction Manager

Overview
Ten (10) or more years of extensive construction experience including functional leadership of project or task teams and management of highway construction projects.

Responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES:
Responsible for managing the assigned elements of a construction project to assure the contractor's compliance with the plans and contract documents, manage project personnel, inspection, materials quality control and quality assurance testing, project documentation, project budget, schedule and contract administration responsibilities.
Coordinate and track multiple project activities on multiple projects concurrently and determine staffing requirements for projects to ensure adequate coverage. Act as overall liaison between the Owner and General Contractors on specialized, multi-disciplined construction projects, including job site construction inspection. Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and manage multi-disciplinary work efforts. Oversee validation of products and materials ordered for projects to verify their conformance to specifications. Monitor and assess construction performance and record construction activities to ensure compliance with construction documentation requirements. Inspects work in progress, to assure that methods, materials, and equipment conform to approved standards. Maintain project documentation through review of Construction Inspectors' daily status reports; chart progress of contract schedules via regularly scheduled meetings; review, ensure utilization of shop drawing submittals; process and ensure incorporation of RFI's; review contractor change orders and make recommendations for changes; incorporate change orders into project record. Facilitate regularly scheduled construction meetings. Assist in training and providing technical expertise and guidance to Construction Inspectors. Review punch list submitted by others and verify that items on the punch list have been completed and corrected prior to recommending substantial completion to the Owner. Maintains a perspective overview regarding federal, state, and local laws regulating construction procedures, safety practices and working conditions. Work closely with the Branch Safety Officer to facilitate the highest level of safety in and around the work site. Investigates complaints from landowners arising out of conflicts between construction and right-of-way agreements. Provides customer services and good etiquette to the traveling public, adjacent property owners, and other project stakeholders. Performs various administrative duties to include but not limited to: daily timesheet, monthly expense report, and monthly mileage report.ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Business development including leadership in short list presentation efforts. Personnel management including; performance reviews, coaching, disciplinary issues, review/approval of timesheets, requests for time off, review and approve mileage and expense reports. Maintain certifications and re-certifications. Actively participate in company activities, including but not limited to branch and company meetings.

Qualifications
EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:
High school, some technical school. Associates degree or higher strongly preferred. NICET Level III or IV, agency certifications or advanced qualifications in areas such as surveying or NACE certification, proficient in the use of survey, nuclear density, and materials testing equipment, functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft office suite software is preferred. Knowledge of construction practices, principles of construction management and project controls, with working knowledge in areas including scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, and construction techniques. Knowledge of personnel and project management techniques including; budgeting, leadership, training and business development. Must possess OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification or obtain within 3 months of hire. Must possess the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) designation or obtain within six months of hire or promotion.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
General knowledge of MBP's diverse services with demonstrated expertise in Construction of transportation facilities. Ability to provide leadership and training to other team members and manage project teams. Ability to provide direct client contact and client care. Able to communicate clearly and professionally with others including contractors, owners, and subconsultants regarding work assignments. GUIDANCE/RESPONSIBILITY:
Able to work independently and determine solutions with limited guidance. Provides training and leadership to Construction Inspectors and other team members. Receives overall guidance on emphasis and approach from Regional Transportation Managers, Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and/or Branch Management.

SUPERVISORY:
Generally performs in supervisory role leading project teams and self-performs technical tasks.

MBP is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer.