Facilities Construction Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee a renovation on a federal project. This is a 100% on-site role at a project site in Pecos, TX with no remote work available. Immigration sponsorship is limited to TN visa eligibility.

You will lead field staff, coordinate with clients and contractors, manage schedules and costs, and ensure compliance with plans, specifications and government requirements. A strong safety and teamwork mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Ten years of construction experience in CM, CM Representative, Owner's Rep, or Construction Superintendent.
• Experience with renovation projects in federal courthouses involving high-end finishes and multi-trade oversight.
• Knowledge of federal project processes: costs, budgets, change requests, RFIs, submittals, field observation reports.
• Experience with government CM software (SharePoint/ePM/ProjNet) to communicate progress
• Experience using MS Excel for cost estimates and change order negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, occupants, architects/engineers, and contractors.
• Manage and coordinate inspection staff.
• Manage project schedule from inception to close out.
• Lead on-site project meetings.
• Review contractor work for compliance with plans and specs.
• Review and approve contractor monthly requisitions and invoices.
• Control costs and manage change orders.
• Report on project issues and provide status updates.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Teamwork

OSHA 10-hour

Contractor coordination

CPM scheduling

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

OSHA 30-hour construction safety training

Tools

SharePoint

ePM

ProjNet

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary:

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

This is a 100% on-site position at a project site in Pecos, TX.

Remote work is not available for this opportunity.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential functions 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

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• 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
• The ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn in a team environment
• Ability to evaluate contractor provided construction CPM schedules, including logic and sequencing

• 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.

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.