Construction Manager

GFT; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT in Pittsburgh, PA, is hiring a Construction Manager for medium to large water and wastewater projects in Western Pennsylvania. You will oversee on-site contract management, project controls, and coordination with clients, contractors, and regulators.

You should have 5–8 years of CM experience, a engineering or construction management degree, and CCM CMAA certification or ability to obtain it. Travel and overtime are required.

Qualifications

• Requires similar experience as a Construction Manager for water/wastewater projects.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering/construction management preferred.
• CCM CMAA certification or ability to obtain CCM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Construction Management Project on all facets of assigned projects.
• Oversee on-site contract management, administration, and project controls for mid to large-size projects.
• Monitor and enforce contractor compliance with plans and specifications.
• Supervise on-site construction administration and inspection staff.
• Review responses to RFI, clarifications, and interpretations of contract documents.
• Develop relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate submittals, shop drawings, and meeting minutes.
• Prepare monthly project progress reports and change management evaluations.
• Assist with business development activities and client proposals.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Construction management knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

CCM Certification or CMAA equivalent

Tools

Procore

Expedition / Contract Manager

P3 or P6

Timberline

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

What You Will Do

Join our Construction Services team as a Construction Manager for medium to large scale Water / Wastewater projects throughout the Western Pennsylvania area. At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Interface with Construction Management Project on all facets of assigned projects
• Responsible for overall on-site contract management, administration, project controls, and coordination on mid to large-size projects of a diverse and complex nature
• Monitor and enforce contractor compliance with plans and specifications
• Supervise and mentor assigned on-site construction administration and inspection staff
• Assist in the timely review and response to requests-for-information, clarifications, and interpretations of the contract documents
• Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with the client, contractor, and regulatory agencies
• Coordinate and expedite the review of construction submittals / shop drawings
• Attend periodic progress / coordination meetings and prepare meeting minutes
• Review and/or prepare requests for payment
• Review daily reports, quantity calculations, and other reports
• Review and evaluate change management requests
• Prepare monthly project progress reports
• Perform construction cost estimating, Biddability & constructability and value engineering reviews
• Assist with business development activities, including client visitation and proposal writing.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Must have similar prior experience as a Construction Manager for significant water / wastewater conveyance, pumpstation and treatment facility projects to be considered for position
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent is preferred
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM through CMAA), or ability to obtain CCM Certification
• 5-8 years of related, relevant experience in various aspects of construction management
• Possess general knowledge of all disciplines of construction
• Understand the major deliverable terms of the engineering and construction contracts and manage projects accordingly
• Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. is required
• Experience with other computer software (Procore, Expedition / Contract Manager, P3 or P6, Timberline, etc.) is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Travel and overtime work will be required

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $115,000- $130,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA

Core Business Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status:

Full-Time