Construction Manager

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; 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, disability, &

Life insurance

Tax-deferred 401(k)

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT in Pittsburgh is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Construction Services team for medium to large water and wastewater projects across Western Pennsylvania. The role involves on-site contract management, oversight of project controls, coordination with client and regulators, and leadership of on-site staff.

The candidate should have 5–8 years in construction management, a relevant degree, CCM (or ability to obtain), and proficiency with Procore and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent is preferred.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM through CMAA) or ability to obtain CCM.
• 5-8 years of related, relevant experience in construction management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Construction Management Project on all facets of assigned projects.
• On-site contract management, administration, project controls, and coordination on mid to large-size projects.
• Monitor and enforce contractor compliance with plans and specs.
• Supervise on-site construction administration and inspection staff.
• Review RFIs, clarifications, and interpretations of contract documents.
• Develop and maintain relationships with client, contractor, and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate submittals/shop drawings review.
• Attend progress/coordination meetings and prepare minutes.
• Review and prepare requests for payment; review daily reports and other reports.
• Evaluate change management requests; prepare monthly progress reports.
• Perform cost estimating, bidability/constructibility and value engineering reviews.
• Assist with business development activities.

Skills

Construction management

CCM CMAA certification

Reading construction drawings

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Procore

Expedition/Contract Manager

P3 or P6

Timberline

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Expedition / Contract Manager

P3 or P6

Timberline

Job description

GFT is seeking Construction Manager to join our Construction Services team for medium to large scale Water / Wastewater related projects throughout in 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 toexcellence,safety,innovation, andsustainability. 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 andquality 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.

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.

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 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time