Underground Rail Station Construction Manager

PGH Wong Engineering, Inc.; Riverbank (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in California seeks a Construction Manager to oversee a Rail Transit Tunnel project. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering and at least 15 years of experience in Heavy Civil Construction, including 10 years on Rail Transit projects. This role involves managing the activities of construction teams, ensuring compliance with safety rules, and resolving field construction issues. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering or a related field is a must.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in Heavy Civil Construction required.
• At least 10 years experience in construction of Rail Transit projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support management of a Rail Transit Tunnel project.
• Act as Construction Manager overseeing construction activities.
• Monitor contractors’ work for compliance with specifications.

Skills

Coordination skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Collaboration

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

PGH Wong Engineering, Inc. has a proud and lengthy history of delivering innovative, challenging, and complex projects. PGH Wong was established in 1985 on its extraordinary foundation in systems engineering and is now a full-service engineering, architecture, construction management, and program/project management consulting firm for public and private entities across the nation.

Responsibilities

• Support management of a Rail Transit Tunnel project.
• Act as Construction Manager overseeing the activities of Assistant Construction Managers, Office Engineers, Assistant Office Engineers, Lead Inspectors, Construction Inspectors, and Administrative/Project personnel.
• Monitor contractors’ work for compliance with schedule, Budget, Technical Specifications, and Legal Requirements.
• Resolve design and field construction problems.
• Attend progress meetings and reports on project status.
• Expedite design and field changes.
• Review contractor requests for change and, when appropriate, assist in the preparation of contract change orders/modifications.
• Assist the agency Contracting Officer in the negotiation of contract changes.
• Communicate and implement safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency’s safety vision and goals to contractors and subordinate
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering or related field
• At least fifteen (15) years of experience in Heavy Civil Construction with ten (10) years in the construction of Rail Transit Projects with underground stations in urban
• Experience as a Resident Engineer or Construction Manager on transit projects of at least $500
• Understanding of Design-Build (DB) project delivery; and DB project experience
• Experience managing a team of 10 or more professionals.
• Cal-OSHA/OSHA 30 training certification at start of work
• Registration as Professional Engineer or Architect is strongly

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent coordination, oral, and written communication skills
• A desire and ability to work within a collaborative team environment.
• Understanding of plans and project specifications.
• Interpret and implement agency and company-mandated safety policies.
• Submit written reports and documentation.
• Good computer skills

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, sex, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, marital status, disability, weight, height, or AIDS/HIV status.