CDS Operator/Document Control Coordinator

JMT Careers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking CDS operators to support existing PennDOT and PA Turnpike projects in Pittsburgh. The role involves managing construction documentation and coordinating with field staff. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 4+ years of relevant experience, and strong computer skills. JMT offers excellent benefits, including health insurance and flexible schedules.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Construction Documentation (CDS) Experience working on PennDOT or PA Turnpike projects.
• Ability to work with individuals representing multiple consulting firms.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare contractor’s payment requests.
• Manage and maintain all project documentation.
• Assist with project closeout and prepare final invoice.

Skills

Client requested certifications

Strong computer proficiency

Active driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PennDOT’s ECMS system

Kahua system

Job description

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportatio

Pittsburgh, PA

ID: 23626

Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 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 #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Pittsburgh Construction Management Team is seeking a CDS operators to staff existing PennDOT assignments and upcoming Pa Turnpike assignments on the Mon/Fayette Expansion Project.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and prepare contractor’s payment requests
• Manage and maintain all project documentation such as PSA reviews, SOS, DBE work, etc.
• Assist in preparing work authorizations and work orders
• Proficient in math and have the ability to check calculation completed by field inspectors
• Ability to perform daily work activities in an efficient and organized manner
• Coordinate with field staff to ensure construction operations are being properly documented
• Assist with project closeout, prepare final invoice and preparation of project final documents
• Organize and maintain project documents
• Interact with client representatives, auditing firms, contractor representatives, sub-consultants, and other field staff

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Client requested certifications
• Strong computer proficiency
• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle
  • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
• 4+ years of Construction Documentation (CDS) Experience working on PennDOT or PA Turnpike projects
• Ability to work with individuals representing multiple consulting firms

Preferred Experience

• Experience with using PennDOT’s ECMS system and PPCC site
• Experience with PaTurnpike’s CDSme and Kahua system
• Supervisory experience in construction inspection situations
• Field experience with documenting inspection of activities

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• Paid Travel Expenses
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement

Assignments typically require working out of a project field office. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Candidate needs to be able to work in a fast-paced environment with defined completion dates and interact with various personality types and inspectors with different experience levels.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.