Senior Construction Manager (Transit)

Ramos Consulting Services, Inc. (Ramos CS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee heavy civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 15 years of experience in construction management, including significant public works projects. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, monitoring project progress, and preparing contract change orders. The compensation range is estimated between $180,000 and $225,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Construction Management of Heavy Civil Engineering projects.
• Experience as a Project Manager on Public Works projects valued at least $100M.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and contractor operations.
• Monitor project schedule and budget.
• Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

Skills

Construction Management

Heavy Civil Engineering

Compliance with regulations

Project scheduling

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer registration in Washington

Job description

Ramos CS is actively hiring a Senior Construction Project Manager to perform a wide variety of professional engineering work in either a field or office setting. The Senior Project Manager is directly responsible for administration of the program’s construction contracts and reviews the work of Authority, State, and Contractors in accordance with the applicable Construction Manual and all governing specifications. The Senior Project Manager reviews progress of the work to assure compliance with the contract documents. This will include progressive monitoring of materials and methods used as well as inspection of the finished products prior to acceptance. The Senior Project Manager assures appropriate measurement, payments are made as necessary, and all project documentation is completed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Additionally, the Senior Project Manager is responsible to pro-actively reviewing the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and/or prepare for any change orders needed to resolve conflicts and/or recommend improvements.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensures safety of Authority employees, State employees, Contractor employees, as well as traveling public citizens by observing contractor’s operations and traffic conditions, making recommendations, and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Reviews contractor operations for compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Provides direction to staff to ensure complete, accurate and timely contract records, pertaining to construction progress, job expenditures, budget programs, and work order balances, are maintained in accordance with the State and Federal regulations and laws.
• Confers with contractors regarding compliance with plans and quality of work and construction activity.
• Performs field inspections of contractor’s work to determine compliance with plans, specifications, special provisions, utility agreements, etc.
• Prepares reports, as well as reviews and incorporates the daily inspection reports from Field Inspectors, in documenting the Contractor’s activities.
• Maintains accurate and complete project records and ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Calculates and documents field quantities for payment purposes.
• Documents as-built condition of constructed facility.
• Monitors project schedule and budget and reports as required to the Authority’s Executive leadership.
• Assists the Authority in the management of the project in such a manner as to maintain quality, schedule, and budget.
• Prepares contract change orders for making alterations, deviations, additions to or deletions from the plans and specifications to ensure proper completion or construction of the contract.
• Formulates, researches, and develops solutions for field conditions that necessitate a contract change order. This may include doing any necessary engineering re-design work.
• Identifies the need for and prepares contract related documents for submission to the contractor.
• Reviews CPM schedules. Identifies and mitigates project risks.
• Completes a project daily diary of pertinent activities and discussions held regarding the progress of the contractor's work and interaction with the Project Executive.
• Assists the Authority in the resolution and response to contractor disputes in a timely manner as provided by the contract.
• Elevates to the Project Executive all disputes not resolved by the Project Manager and the Authority’s Contract Administrator, if appropriate.
• Prepares draft claim reports for the Authority’s Vendor/Contract Management when required.
• Ensure conformance with all Program contract documents.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington is required. Out of state licenses may be considered on a case by case basis.
• Approximately 15+ years of experience in Construction Management of Heavy Civil Engineering projects
• Experience as a Project Manager on Public Works projects of at least $100M in value.

Ramos CS provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings, paid sick leave; paid vacation time.

Location:

Seattle, WA

Compensation:

The approximate pay range for this role is $180k-$225k annual. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Work Authorization:

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only hire individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry level positions. Ramos CS participates in E-Verify. Know your rights: Right to Work.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

• Ramos CS does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing or employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that the applicant’s resume will become the property of Ramos CS.