Facilities Construction Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Construction Manager for a federal renovation project in El Paso, TX. The role involves managing client relations and ensuring project compliance from start to finish.

The ideal candidate should possess at least ten years of construction experience, particularly in federal projects, and should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar fields. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and leadership capabilities are essential.

This position encompasses field and office work with travel requirements, ensuring varied work environments and physical demands associated with construction sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of construction experience in a managerial role.
• Experience with renovation projects in federal courthouses.
• Knowledge of Federal Government project management and costs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with clients and contractors.
• Manage project schedules and job-site meetings.
• Review contractor work for compliance with specifications.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Leadership skills for managing field staff

Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations

Ability to evaluate contractor schedules

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Tools

SharePoint

MS Excel

Job description

Construction Management/Inspection - Facilities

El Paso, TX

Position summary

JMT is seeking a Construction Manager to be responsible for managing a renovation on a federal project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, building occupants, architects/engineers, and contractors
• Manage and coordinate inspection staff
• Manage project schedule from inception to close out
• Run project job-site meetings
• Review contractor work in place to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
• Review and approve contractor monthly requisitions and invoices
• Efficient change order management and cost control
• Report on project issues and provide status updates
• Perform other duties as may be required

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective leadership skills for managing and mentoring field staff
• Ability to take charge and effectively manage contractors to meet project schedule
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations with 10HR OSHA Safety card
• Willingness to learn in a team environment
• Ability to evaluate contractor provided construction CPM schedules, including logic and sequencing

Required Experience

• Minimum of ten years of construction experience serving as a Construction Manager, Construction Management Representative, Owner's Representative or Construction Superintendent
• Experience with renovation projects in federal courthouses involving high end finishes and building system repair and restoration that involved the active management, oversight and/or inspection of multiple construction trades and close coordination with the Government/Owner on construction issues
• Knowledge and experience working with Federal Government Project Managers/CORs on project costs and budgets, processing change requests, requests for information, submittals, and field observation reports
• Experience using SharePoint or related Government construction management software (ePM, ProjNet, etc.) to communicate construction progress and process documentation
• Experience using MS Excel or related cost estimating software to develop Independent Cost Estimates for change order negotiations
• Experience reviewing engineering designs, contractor shop drawings and/or vendor specifications and plans, or similar, to determine constructability and practicality of proposed work and adherence to established standards and requirements

Preferred Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
• Engineering in Training (EIT), Registered Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager, or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour construction safety training
• Experience on Federal Courthouse Renovation projects
• Familiarity with GSA policies and procedures

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment. Office to field time is approximately 25% to 75% respectively. 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.