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 #60 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
JMT's Herndon Office is seeking a Construction Manager to be responsible for managing a renovation on a Transit Facility Project.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Develop Project Management Plans (PMP) for assigned projects
Provide construction management oversight during all phases of the project
Maintain excellent relationships with clients, building occupants, architects/engineers, and contractors
Manage and coordinate inspection staff
Manage project schedule from inception to close out
Oversee project control staff and review products such as schedules and cost estimates
Run project job-site meetings
Review contractor work in place to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
Review and approve contractor monthly requisitions and invoices
Perform Change Order Analysis and provide recommendations to client
Efficient change order management and cost control
Report on project issues and provide status updates
Perform other duties as may be required
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Required Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Effective leadership skills for managing and mentoring field staff
Ability to take charge and effectively manage contractors to meet project schedule
Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations with 10HR OSHA Safety card
The ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn in a team environment
Ability to evaluate contractor provided construction CPM schedules, including logic and sequencing
Required Experience
Experience with a heavy commuter rail such as Amtrak, MARC or VRE on facility and station projects
Light Rail experience for Transit Agencies such as WMATA will also be considered
Understanding of FRA requirements
Minimum of ten years of construction experience serving as a Construction Manager, Construction Management Representative, Owner's Representative or Construction Superintendent
Experience with renovation projects in federal courthouses involving high end finishes and building system repair and restoration that involved the active management, oversight and/or inspection of multiple construction trades and close coordination with the Government/Owner on construction issues
Knowledge and experience working with Federal Government Project Managers/CORs on project costs and budgets, processing change requests, requests for information, submittals, and field observation reports
Experience using SharePoint or related Government construction management software (ePM, ProjNet, etc.) to communicate construction progress and process documentation
Experience using MS Excel or related cost estimating software to develop Independent Cost Estimates for change order negotiations
Experience reviewing engineering designs, contractor shop drawings and/or vendor specifications and plans, or similar, to determine constructability and practicality of proposed work and adherence to established standards and requirements
Preferred Experience
Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
Engineering in Training (EIT), Registered Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager, or Project Management Professional (PMP)
Previously trained in Rail Safety and Yard Operations
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour construction safety training
Experience on Federal Courthouse Renovation projects
Familiarity with GSA policies and procedures
Project Controls Experience
Working Conditions
Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment. Office to field time is approximately 25% to 75% respectively. 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/Problem Solving
Building Relationships and Teamwork
Client Focus
Communication
Job Proficiency
Quality Service
Results-Oriented
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.
