Senior Construction Management Professional

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Construction Management Professional in our Richmond, VA office. This position is for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects, including the financial and technical evaluation, design, permitting, and construction stages. The position will serve as an integral part of our team ensuring our projects are completed safely and successfully. The role requires solid technical understanding and experience with construction management and construction quality assurance for various environmental construction projects.

 

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

 

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

 

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Education and Licensure

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture as you advance to this next stage of your career. Some of the task-level or project management responsibilities you will be asked to do include:

• The position includes extensive fieldwork including, but not limited to contractor oversight, in-field construction management, subcontractor oversight, multi-media environmental sampling, drilling oversight, remediation system operations, maintenance, and construction.
• Interact with project personnel including, contractors, project managers, engineers, and clients to cultivate an integrated team approach through open lines of written and verbal communication one-on-one and in meetings.
• Provide technical support, project and construction management, and leadership to a variety of practice groups, including planning, constructability, estimating and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
• Implement, interpret and apply technical specifications, construction drawings, and work plans;
• Prepare detailed responses to contractor requests for information and clarification to the contract documents in a timely manner;
• Review and approve contractors’ construction quality control (CQC) procedures including material submittals and manufacturers’ quality control (MQC) documents for completeness and compliance. Maintain complete and accurate files for each submittal;
• Review, track, and approve contractor and subcontractor pay requests, invoices, and payments on a timely basis;
• Implement and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the site-specific project health and safety plans (HASP) and the company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Business development; including bringing in new clients and obtaining repeat business from existing clients, leading proposal preparation, and developing and implementing a business development plan;
• Management and mentoring of junior staff and managing subcontractors;Written document development and review, data evaluation, and report writing, including technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals;
• Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties; and
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management, physical science, environmental science, or related subjects; (civil, geotechnical, or environmental preferred) (required)
• A minimum of 8 years of applicable experience and training that provides the required knowledge, ability and construction management skills. (required)
• Knowledge of relevant software, including Microsoft Office suite products. (required)
• Knowledge of CPM scheduling tools. (required)
• Current OSHA construction safety training and refreshers. 30-hours OSHA Construction. (preferred)
• US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C). (preferred)
• US Army Corps of Engineers Site Safety Health Officer SSHO (385-1-1). (preferred)
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and travel (multi-week to multi-month deployments to project sites). (required)
• Ability to monitor several different types of construction and environmental activities simultaneously. (required)
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50-100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls. (required)
• Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or craw. (required)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be self-motivated, and possess a strong work ethic. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)