Construction Manager/Project Manager (Full-Time)

MBP; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Annual gym reimbursement

Pet insurance

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

MBP is seeking a Construction Manager/Project Manager to lead complex projects in the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area. You will act as owner representative through pre-construction, construction, and building acceptance, coordinating quality, cost, schedule, and contractor activities for the client/owner.

You will interact with owners, designers, contractors and stakeholders to facilitate successful project delivery and ensure contract requirements are met.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of combined education and/or experience in the design and/or construction process.
• Progressive career development in construction contract administration, change management, construction quality assurance, construction management, field engineering, or related fields.
• Supporting the successful delivery of new and/or renovated facilities.
• Scheduling experience is not required but is desired.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project delivery team to identify risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Review project schedules to verify they are complete and feasible; track progress against the schedule.
• Lead/participate in progress meetings; prepare or review meeting minutes.
• Provide quality management including QA/QC inspections to verify contract compliance.
• Document and track issues with contractors, designers, and owners.
• Review change order proposals for entitlement and price; lead or assist in negotiations.
• Coordinate reviews with commissioning authorities and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate tests with third-party stakeholders for various systems.
• Coordinate punchlist and acceptance activities with designers and stakeholders.
• Monitor and verify closeout requirements and manuals.

Skills

Owner representation

Quality assurance

Contract administration

Schedule management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction management

15 years related experience (or 7+ with bachelor)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PMIS

Job description

Are you a construction professional ready to lead complex projects from pre-construction through building acceptance? MBP is looking for a Construction Manager/Project Manager to join our team in the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area. We seek candidates with 7 to 10 years of combined education and experience who bring progressive career development and demonstrated knowledge of the design and construction process. If you thrive on delivering new and renovated facilities and have built your career in construction contract administration, change management, quality assurance, construction management, field engineering, or related disciplines, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

You will serve as an owner representative during the pre-construction, construction, and building acceptance phases of medium- to large-scale projects. Depending on a project's size and complexity, you may work as part of a collaborative team or operate independently, coordinating quality, cost, schedule, and contractor activities on behalf of the client/owner. You will interact directly with owners, designers, contractors, and specialty stakeholders to facilitate successful project delivery.

Responsibilities include

• Collaborate with the project delivery team to proactively identify risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies
• Review project schedules to verify they are complete, feasible, and reasonable; track progress against the accepted schedule
• Lead and/or participate in progress meetings; prepare or review meeting minutes to verify completeness and accuracy
• Provide quality management, including participation in preparatory/pre-installation meetings, and perform or oversee QA/QC inspections to verify work complies with contract requirements
• Document and track issues through resolution by collaborating with contractors, designers, and owners
• Review change order proposals for entitlement and price; lead or assist in negotiations
• Coordinate reviews and testing with commissioning authorities and authorities having jurisdiction
• Coordinate reviews or installations by third-party specialty stakeholders, consultants, or installers for electronic security, doors/hardware, IT/AV systems, and manufacturing/process systems and equipment
• Coordinate punchlist and acceptance activities with the designer and other project stakeholders
• Monitor and verify completion of closeout requirements, including owner training, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, and stock materials

Who We Are Looking For

Experience

• 7 to 10 years of combined education and/or experience in the design and/or construction process
• Progressive career development in construction contract administration, change management, construction quality assurance, construction management, field engineering, or related fields
• Supporting the successful delivery of new and/or renovated facilities
• Scheduling experience is not required but is desired

Education/Knowledge

• High school diploma or GED plus 15 years of related experience and/or education; or a Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field plus a minimum of 7 years of related experience
• Working knowledge of basic mathematics, including computations based on field measurements
• Considerable construction-related training or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job
• Codes, materials, methods, and tools utilized in construction, repair, or renovation work
• Construction practices, principles of construction management and project controls, with working knowledge in scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, and construction techniques

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 30-hour certification (possess or obtain within 3 months of hire)
• Construction Quality Management (CQM) - preferred
• Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) - preferred
• Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM) - preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Work independently and handle all aspects of a project, including client interface, technical issues, documentation, and reporting
• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations
• Identify potential problems and derive recommended solutions from past experiences
• Specialized expertise with quality assurance and quality control techniques
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, email, Internet navigation, project management information systems (PMIS), web-based tools, and other specialized equipment
• Read and interpret plans and contract specifications
• Communicate quality issues effectively and responsibly, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers (contractors, owners, subconsultants, designers, architects, and fellow team members)
• Obtain and maintain required certifications
• Stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions
• Safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain

Guidance/Responsibility

• Provide owner representation across all project phases, coordinating quality, cost, schedule, and contractor activities to support successful project delivery
• Exercise independent judgment in managing project activities based on size and complexity

What We Offer

MBP offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (for individual employees), a 401(k) profit-sharing plan, a health savings account with company contributions, competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses, and generous paid time off. We also provide unique perks like tuition assistance, student loan repayment, annual gym reimbursement, pet insurance, and paid volunteer time. Additional benefits include mental health resources, company-wide wellness activities, and training and development to support your professional growth. MBP also covers the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining certifications and licenses, such as OSHA 30-hour, CQM, CMIT, and CACM.

The base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $110,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on work location, qualifications, experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Status

Full-time

Requirements

• Criminal history background check, reference verification, and work history verification prior to employment
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

MBP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.