Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 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 #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.JMT is seeking a Construction Manager to be responsible for managing facility construction or rehabilitation projects, including coordination with designers and contractors, potentially assigned field staff and sub-consultants assigned to projects. Coordination may also be required on Federal construction projects with General Services Administration (GSA), National Parks Services (NPS), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Navy Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and some other agencies within and supporting the Federal Government. Applicants with a Transit and Rail background are also encouraged to apply for this position. Some marketing and proposal development from a technical perspective will be a function of this role, an understanding of business development, including Federal Procurement will be value added. This role provides great career opportunity in JMT’s growing federal construction management sector.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
Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
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
Experience with renovation projects in federal courthouses involving high end finishes and building system repair and restoration that involved the active management, oversight and/or inspection of multiple construction trades and close coordination with the Government/Owner on construction issues
Knowledge and experience working with Federal Government Project Managers/CORs on project costs and budgets, processing change requests, requests for information, submittals, and field observation reports
Experience using SharePoint or related Government construction management software (ePM, ProjNet, etc.) to communicate construction progress and process documentation.
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 (CCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP)
Experience working with Department of Defense and federal civilian agencies
Experience with International Building Code, Unified Facilities Criteria, and Public Building Service PBS 100 Facilities Standards.
Experience with federal, state, and local codes and standards.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour construction safety training
Experience on Federal Courthouse Renovation projects
Familiarity with GSA policies and procedures
Experience with Federal Agencies such as NAVFAC,USACE, and NPS
Experience with Transit Agencies
Proposal coordination and submission
Working ConditionsWork 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. Travel may be required.JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
