Construction Manager - Rail/Transit

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Construction Manager specialized in Rail/Transit to manage multimodal transit and rail facility projects in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The candidate will oversee project schedules, ensure compliance, and maintain client relations, requiring significant experience in the field and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years in construction management, with rail and transit experience.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills required.
• Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction and rehabilitation of transit and rail facilities.
• Build relationships with clients and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with plans and specifications through inspections.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction Management Software Systems

Job description

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Job Description

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.

Job Description

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.

At JMT, we believe our work adds value to our community. Our culture is shaped by employee ownership and engagement. We are seeking a Construction Manager to be responsible for managing construction and rehabilitation of Multimodal Transit and Rail Facilities infrastructure projects in and around Philadelphia and Northeastern Pennsylvania.

JMT is involved with an increasing number of large capital construction programs in the Northeastern Pennsylvania region. This opportunity is to support a major capital program with locations throughout Philadelphia and Northeastern Pennsylvania. The selected candidate will be required to operate in a dynamic environment as a direct extension of our client’s staff and leverage their prior experiences delivering construction projects within time-sensitive schedules. The successful candidate must have strong organizational skills, communicate timely and accurately, and be experienced with multi-prime construction projects.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, building users, designers, and contractors
• Communicate and manage any and all issues and potential risks as they pertain to projects
• Actively manage project schedule from inception to close out
• Review contractor work in place to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
• Conduct weekly site reviews / meetings, create minutes, assign action items, and follow up
• Upload and manage all pertinent project information to eBuilder or Unifier timely
• Review and measure work in place and approve contractor monthly requisitions
• Develop and implement collaborative solutions to project issues and problems
• Audit and negotiate project related change orders and obtain approvals
• Manage job work item turn over and close-out efficiently to meet owner/user expectations
• Assist and Coordinate with 3rd party engineering and special inspections requirements
  
  

Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Required Skills

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and jobs in an efficient manner
• Ability to lead and grow project management and inspection team
• The ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn in a team environment
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans, details, and specifications
• Ability to think outside the box to solve complex issues with a sense of urgency
• Ability to determine, recommend and implement corrective actions to overcome unanticipated issues, delays and challenges
• A strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• Microsoft Office and construction management software systems fluency
  
  

Required Experience

• Minimum of 15 +/- years of construction experience serving as a Construction Manager, Construction Management Representative, or Construction Superintendent
• Experience working with rail and transit agencies such as PATCO, SEPTA, NJ Transit and AMTRAK
• Experience with rail and multimodal transit facilities construction and renovations
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• NICET Level IV
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour construction safety training
  
  

Working Conditions

Work is 100% performed in a field (construction) environment. Field work requires climbing, walking and standing at a construction site and may be outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required. Travel required.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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