Senior Construction Manager

$120,000 - $180,000/Yr

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking experienced Construction Managers to oversee major water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the Portland and Seattle Metropolitan areas. The role involves ensuring compliance with project plans and specifications, managing change orders, and supervising project staff. The Construction Manager will act as the day-to-day leader, fostering communication among various stakeholders and ensuring project alignment with budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day team leader for the project.
• Foster daily interactions with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors, and relevant authorities.
• Conduct regular meetings with field office staff to address and resolve project-related matters.
• Facilitate the fair yet firm resolution of all project issues.
• Ensure the project aligns with approved plans, specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate and oversee sub-consultants.
• Observe, monitor, and ensure documentation of contractor's work, including managing project correspondence, RFIs, Memos to Designer, Field Directives, Clarification Letters, submittals, change orders, schedule of values, and progress payments.
• Monitor development and distribute timely meeting agendas and minutes.
• Generate monthly project status reports.
• Take responsibility for safety monitoring and mentoring of team members.
• Maintain a current copy of the agreement with the client and all change orders.
• Oversee accounting project management tasks, including the review and approval of employee timesheets, project status reports, monthly billing draft statements, aging reports, and more.
• Cultivate a strong relationship with the client, including regular communication regarding construction and contract-related matters.
• Prepare and distribute owner-required project reports.
• Attend and represent the owner at public meetings when necessary.
• Engage in mentoring and facilitating the growth of employees by reviewing their work-product for quality assurance.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and in written documentation, to ensure accuracy, relevance, and attention to detail.
• Manage all on-site staff, including field inspection staff and field office staff assigned to the project.
• Coordinate staffing needs and staff availability with the CM group.
• Encourage staff growth and training through participation in KJ's training opportunities and external training resources.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience managing all aspects of construction projects in the water, wastewater, and stormwater industry.
• Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field (experience may be substituted).
• Professional engineering (PE) is not required but is a plus.
• Certifications such as CCM or PMP are a plus.
• Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, SharePoint, and Unifier is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Familiarity with materials, means, methods, tools, and contractual obligations involved in construction or repair of various physical assets including water and wastewater and process equipment installations.
• Knowledge of building codes, technical requirements of construction, and current project delivery methodologies.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional engineering (PE) certification
• Certifications such as CCM or PMP
• Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, SharePoint, and Unifier

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401k
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional registration support
• Competitive PTO and holiday plan