MEP QA Construction Manager

Overview

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION :

Extensive construction experience including functional leadership of project or task teams for a construction manager, contractor, owner, developer or designer.

Evidence of progressive career development. Experience in federal or laboratory desired. MEP experience required.

Responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES :

Focused on providing technical work product of a high quality to the client including items such as on site representation, construction quality management, documentation, cost control and time management.

Responsible for managing a project’s technical effort for the client including leadership of project team and coordinating work with the various project entities to meet deadlines and budgets.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to utilize computers (including Microsoft Office software) and other specialized equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret project drawings and specifications.
• Ability to understand and track project schedules.
• Ability to communicate issues effectively and responsibly (verbally and in writing) with internal and external customers (.

contractors, owners, subconsultants and fellow team members).

• Ability to obtain and maintain industry certifications specific to duties assigned. (this makes it seem like a requirement question if this could hinder applicants)
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Able to stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Ability to safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain.
• Coordinate and track multiple project activities, and determine staffing requirements for projects to ensure adequate coverage.
• Act as overall liaison between the Owner, Architect and Contractors on specialized, multi-disciplined construction projects, including job site construction inspection.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and manage multi-disciplinary work efforts.
• Monitor and assess construction performance and record construction activities to ensure compliance with construction documentation requirements.
• Inspects work in progress, to assure that methods, materials, and equipment conform to approved standards.
• Maintain project documentation through review of Construction Inspectors' daily status reports; track schedule progress;
• verify utilization approved of shop drawing / submittals; verify incorporation of RFIs; review contractor change orders and make recommendations for changes;

incorporate change orders into project record.

• Facilitate regularly scheduled construction meetings.
• Assist in training and providing technical expertise and guidance to QA Inspectors.
• Review punchlist submitted by others and verify that items on the punch list have been completed and corrected prior to recommending substantial completion to the Owner.
• Maintains a perspective overview regarding federal, state, and local laws regulating construction procedures, safety practices and working conditions.
• Work closely project team to facilitate the highest level of safety in and around the work site.
• Provides customer services and good etiquette to the public, adjacent property owners, and other project stakeholders.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES :

• Maintain certifications and re-certifications.
• Actively participate in company activities, including but not limited to branch and company meetings.

Qualifications

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE :

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), some technical school. Associate degree or higher strongly preferred.

Developed advanced knowledge of engineering technology, project management, or construction materials.

• Knowledge of construction practices, principles of construction management and project controls, with working knowledge in areas including scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, and construction techniques.
• Knowledge of personnel and project management techniques including : budgeting, leadership, training and business development.
• Must possess OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• General knowledge of MBP's diverse services with demonstrated expertise in one or more service areas or market sectors.
• Ability to provide leadership and training to other team members and manage project teams.
• Ability to provide direct client contact and client care.
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally with others including contractors, owners, and subconsultants regarding work assignments.

GUIDANCE / RESPONSIBILITY :

Able to work independently and determine solutions with limited guidance. Provides training and leadership to QA Inspectors and other team members.

Receives overall guidance on emphasis and approach from Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and / or Area Management.

SUPERVISORY :

Generally performs in supervisory role leading project teams and self-performs technical tasks.

MBP is an EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability Employer.