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Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. Facilities Construction Manager in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 an experienced Construction Manager to be responsible for providing oversight of multiple construction projects as part of a multi year Program Management contract.
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.
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.