Construction Manager

US Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Disaster Recovery is seeking a Construction Manager in the United States. This role involves inspecting construction projects and ensuring contractor compliance with plans and specifications.

Responsibilities include preparing inspection reports, construction estimates, and conducting site observations to monitor compliance. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and have 4-7 years of experience in construction management.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of work-related experience in construction management.
• Ability to prepare construction inspection reports and estimates.
• Valid VI Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction projects to assess progress and ensure compliance.
• Notify contractors of discrepancies found during inspections.
• Prepare inspection reports and construction estimates.
• Administer construction contracts and conduct site observations.
• Resolve construction problems and improve methods.

Skills

Knowledge of construction practices

Ability to read engineering drawings

Excellent communication skills

Computer literate (MS Office)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

The Construction Manager performs highly responsible office and field work, including inspecting construction projects to assess progress and verify contractors’ compliance with construction plans and specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Notifies contractors and/or departmental construction crew of discrepancies found during inspections and ensures compliance.
2. Prepares inspection reports, indicating discrepancies and evidence of noncompliance and determining stages of construction progress.
3. Prepares construction estimates, indicating costs of materials and labor necessary for carrying out projects.
4. Prepares requisition for materials, supplies, and equipment.
5. Represents the agency in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
6. Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observations of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
7. Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
8. Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
9. Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and adherence to construction schedules.
10. Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education level:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
B. Level of experience in a related field:
1. 4-7 years of work-related experience in construction management, planning and development. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES:

1. Knowledge of a variety of trade and craft processes sufficiently broad to recognize acceptable construction practice.
2. Knowledge of general construction inspection practices and procedures; Knowledge of safety requirement and safety practices in construction work
3. Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications and to interpret them for construction control purposes.
4. Ability to prepare construction inspection reports and construction estimates.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons contacted during the course of work.
6. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
7. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
8. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
9. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundaments of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
10. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions; Demonstrates the ability to multi-task, work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and problem solve.
11. Computer literate to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
12. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
13. Ability to be flexible and work under pressure; Ability to work harmoniously with other agency personnel; and ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments; Valid VI Driver’s License required.