Regional Transportation Construction Leader (SoCal)

Gannett Fleming; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

GFT is seeking an Area Construction Manager (Transportation focused) to join our Southern California Construction Services team. You will provide direction on multiple projects locally and identify opportunities to further grow GFT’s presence in the region.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, California PE, 15+ years of PM experience in the AEC industry, and a proven record delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management or related field from an accredited institution or equivalent training and experience is required
• Professional registration as a PE in California required
• 15+ years of proven Project Management experience in the AEC industry
• Knowledge to build a strong construction management group is required
• Proven success in delivering high quality projects on time and on budget
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven ability to work through and overcome conflicts productively, while maintaining professionalism at all times
• CCM preferred
• Substantial experience on large scale heavy civil projects (bridges, roads, highways, rail etc.) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and hiring a solid construction management group.
• Developing and mentoring a team, promoting collaborative, collective problem-solving, and a culture that fosters teamwork and effective communication.
• Participate in and oversee bid reviews for projects regionally, reviewing and negotiating agreements and contracts.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the project managers and support staff assigned to projects, ensuring all projects progress, on schedule and within budget.
• Take full responsibility for ensuring the most effective utilization of all resources regionally
• Review weekly and monthly project status reports and evaluate that schedules and plans meet the required project performance goals.
• Assemble project teams, leveraging internal resources as well as external through existing resource network.
• Oversee project cost controls, budgets, invoicing, estimates and project forecasts and provide regular updates to management, with an emphasis on profit, positive cash flow, and timely project closeout procedures.
• Where necessary, take a lead role in resolving any contractual, legal and/or compliance issues with owners, JV partners or suppliers.
• Be a champion in the implementation of new policies and procedures across your group to improve efficiencies and workflow, directly overseeing the change management process.
• Responsible for leading and capturing new contract and project opportunities in Transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management or related field

Professional registration as a PE in California

15+ years of proven Project Management experience in the AEC industry

CCM preferred

Substantial experience on large scale heavy civil projects (bridges, roads, highways, rail etc.) is preferred

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Proven ability to work through and overcome conflicts productively, while maintaining professionalism at all times

Job description

GFT is seeking an Area Construction Manager (Transportation focused) to join our Southern California Construction Services team. You will provide direction on multiple projects locally and identify opportunities to further grow GFT’s presence in the region.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, California PE, 15+ years of PM experience in the AEC industry, and a proven record delivering projects on time and within budget.