Facilities Construction Manager

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.

Position Summary : JMT's Facilities - CM team is seeking an experienced, proactive, and innovative Facilities Construction Manager with higher education, municipal and state / federal project experience to join our growing North Texas team in the Dallas area.

This candidate will provide consulting services to Owners who are embarking on capital improvement projects. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to join a rapidly growing, exciting organization and to expand their knowledge, capabilities, and level of responsibility in one of the hottest construction markets in the country.

Our process-driven management methodologies and expertise help deliver projects faster, better and more cost effectively.

We help our clients innovate and grow by managing and executing the construction of their projects.

The successful candidate will act as an owner representative for clients either on-site or office-based to achieve quality assurance, scope, schedule, and budget goals.

The project team member will be responsible for : (1) providing project oversight using knowledge of general design, construction methods, and utilize industry Best Practices to interpret, organize, coordinate, communicate, and execute assignments as necessary to achieve a successful project, (2) ensuring work is performed and completed in strict accordance with the contract documents, (3) acting as a technical advisor to the Owner and other team members, (4) facilitating and leading project progress meetings when necessary, and (5) other tasks as may be required.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Provide overall management oversight during all phases of the project; preconstruction, design, construction, move-in and close-out
• Manage adherence to owner-approved schedule, budget, and scope
• Manage change orders effectively through the Owner’s Change Management System
• Develop and implement project specific QA programs
• Manage Owner’s sub-consultants and technical resources
• Coordinate and interface with the client and project team
• Assist with project required procurements
• Review and approve contractor and subconsultant invoicing
• Prepare reports to Owner and participate in client presentations
• Coordinate and assist Section Heads, Office Managers, and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Strong in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or a related field from an accredited engineering, construction management or architectural program
• 10+ years’ experience in a construction related discipline.

Preferred Experience

• CCM or PMP certificate
• LEED AP
• OSHA Certifications
• Experience working with city, county, state, or federal governmental agencies.
• Project management experience
• Experience with various project delivery methods i.e., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment. Office to field time is approximately 50 / 50 and will vary by project.

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.

• Strong in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
30+ days ago