Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 1,800 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #51 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
At JMT, we believe our work adds value to our community. Our culture is shaped by employee ownership and engagement. We are seeking a Construction Manager to be responsible for managing construction and rehabilitation of Multimodal Transit and Rail Facilities infrastructure projects in and around Philadelphia and Northeastern Pennsylvania.
JMT is involved with an increasing number of large capital construction programs in the Northeastern Pennsylvania region. This opportunity is to support a major capital program with locations throughout Philadelphia and Northeastern Pennsylvania. The selected candidate will be required to operate in a dynamic environment as a direct extension of our client's staff and leverage their prior experiences delivering construction projects within time-sensitive schedules. The successful candidate must have strong organizational skills, communicate timely and accurately, and be experienced with multi-prime construction projects. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Maintain excellent relationships with clients, building users, designers, and contractors
Communicate and manage any and all issues and potential risks as they pertain to projects
Actively manage project schedule from inception to close out
Review contractor work in place to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
Conduct weekly site reviews / meetings, create minutes, assign action items, and follow up
Upload and manage all pertinent project information to eBuilder or Unifier timely
Review and measure work in place and approve contractor monthly requisitions
Develop and implement collaborative solutions to project issues and problems
Audit and negotiate project related change orders and obtain approvals
Manage job work item turn over and close-out efficiently to meet owner/user expectations
Assist and Coordinate with 3rd party engineering and special inspections requirements
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Required Skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and jobs in an efficient manner
Ability to lead and grow project management and inspection team
The ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn in a team environment
Attention to detail and good organizational skills
Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans, details, and specifications
Ability to think outside the box to solve complex issues with a sense of urgency
Ability to determine, recommend and implement corrective actions to overcome unanticipated issues, delays and challenges
A strong work ethic and a positive attitude
Microsoft Office and construction management software systems fluency
Required Experience
Minimum of 10 +/- years of construction experience serving as a Construction Manager, Construction Management Representative, or Construction Superintendent
Experience working with rail and transit agencies such as PATCO, SEPTA, and AMTRAK
Experience with rail and multimodal transit facilities construction and renovations
Preferred Education and Credentials
Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
Engineering in Training (EIT), Registered Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour construction safety training
Working Conditions
Work is 100% performed in a field (construction) environment. Field work requires climbing, walking and standing at a construction site and may be outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required. Travel required.
Job Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Effective Communication
Detailed and Accurate Documentation
Client Focus
Decision Making
Planning and Organizing/Time Management
Results Oriented
Integrity
Building Relationships & Teamwork
Quality Service
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
