• Facilities Construction Manager

    Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. (Philadelphia, PA)


    Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

     

    JMT is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to be responsible for providing oversight of multiple construction projects as part of a multi year Program Management contract. This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Maintain excellent relationships with clients, building occupants, architects/engineers, and contractors

    + Manage and coordinate inspection staff

    + Manage project schedule from inception to close out

    + Run project job-site meetings

    + Review contractor work in place to ensure compliance with plans and specifications

    + Review and approve contractor monthly requisitions and invoices

    + Efficient change order management and cost control

    + Report on project issues and provide status updates

    + Perform other duties as may be required

    Required Skills

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills

    + Effective leadership skills for managing and mentoring field staff

    + Ability to take charge and effectively manage contractors to meet project schedule

    + Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations with 10HR OSHA Safety card

    + The ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn in a team environment

    + Ability to evaluate contractor provided construction CPM schedules, including logic and sequencing

    Required Experience

    + Minimum of ten years of construction experience serving as a Construction Manager, Construction Management Representative, Owner’s Representative or Construction Superintendent on Building construction projects.

    + Experience with K-12 projects is a plus.

    + Knowledge and experience working on project costs and budgets, processing change requests, requests for information, submittals, and field observation reports.

    + Experience with eBuilder is a plus

    + Experience using MS Excel or related cost estimating software to develop Independent Cost Estimates for change order negotiations

    + Experience reviewing engineering designs, contractor shop drawings and/or vendor specifications and plans, or similar, to determine constructability and practicality of proposed work and adherence to established standards and requirements

    Preferred Experience

    + Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

    + Engineering in Training (EIT), Registered Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager, or Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus.

    + Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour construction safety training

     

    Working Conditions

     

    Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment. Office to field time is approximately 25% to 75% respectively. Field work requires climbing, walking and standing at a construction site and may be outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required.

     

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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