Tennessee CEI Lead

HNTB Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking a Tennessee CEI Lead in Nashville to manage field contract administration and grow CEI services within the Tennessee operations. You will supervise staff and serve as the on-site liaison between client, company personnel, and contractor on projects valued up to multi-billion dollars.

Responsibilities include developing project scope, coordinating schedules, and leading proposal development for mega projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 12 years of relevant experience, or 16 years in lieu of education.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), NICET Level III preferred.
• Experience delivering large multi-disciplinary or mega projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope and fee quotation; assist in proposals and contracts per SDA/SCA.
• Coordinate project activities, establish priorities, and assign staff to jobs.
• Monitor contractor progress against the schedule; resolve field issues with architects/engineers.
• Oversee project controls including schedule reviews and submittal conformance.
• Develop submittal strategies that meet schedule requirements; manage change orders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Change management

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Project controls software

Job description

Tennessee CEI Lead# Your Future Starts Here## Tennessee CEI LeadApply: Nashville, TN (City Center): Full time: Posted Today: R-32150**What We're Looking For**At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. The Tennessee CEI Lead will be responsible for providing overall field contract administration and coordination on a program or project of a diverse and complex nature. This person will be responsible for the growth of CEI services within the Tennessee operations and supervises assigned staff to verify that the Contractor’s activities are monitored and controlled in accordance with design specifications and contractual requirements. Primary on-site liaison between Client, Company Personnel and Contractor for resolution of project issues. Initial project assignment will entail responsibility for running project(s) of $3.5 billion in construction value and key role in other mega project pursuits.**What You'll Do:*** Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).* Coordinates project activities establishes priorities and staff to jobs. Prepares Summary Inspection Report of Daily activities. Monitors contractor progress and compares with the reviewed progress schedule. Resolves technical field issues, and coordinates with Architects and Engineers for timely and accurate responses to requests for information.* Oversees project controls including checking contractors’ controls, coordination of schedule, and reviewing contractors’ schedule.* Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications. Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.* Implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan. Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives. Identifies and resolves non-compliant work.* Provides interpretation and enforcement of contract plans and specifications. Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.* Confirms change order requests, develops estimates, negotiates costs, and writes change orders.* Provides cost control on projects and quality control within discipline.* Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships and pursuit efforts for mega and super mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Leads proposal development and interview presentations for mini-mega, mega, or super mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community.* May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of construction staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.* Performs other duties as assigned.**What You'll Need:*** Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or relevant degree and 12 years relevant experience, or* In lieu of education, 16 years of relevant experience.**What You'll Bring:*** Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined or large/complex projects. Identifying and handling risk and change management independently.* Leading large teams inside and outside of HNTB using sub-consultants.* Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver complex projects.* Leading HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.* Serving as the lead interface with the client.* Deploying talent to other projects and developing successors to work with same client on other work. **What We Prefer:*** 15 years relevant experience.* In lieu of education, 19 years of relevant experience.* Experience working with a DOT at a high level.* Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III **Additional Information**Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total RewardsClick here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranVisa sponsorship is available for this position.#CB #ConstructionManagement #Highways