Description

The Construction Manager will perform on-site construction management services for major rail and transit projects in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Candidate will perform day to day management of construction contractor, construction inspection and office engineering staff. Manage overall contractor performance to ensure quality product and maintain designated budget while meeting deadlines. Ensure that all work being performed by the contractors conforms to plans and specifications. Supervise arrangements and scheduling, coordinate meetings, review and recommend Change Order approval and Payment to Contractors for Work Performed and address disputes related to the construction contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the office engineering functions on a given project, including correspondence, submittals, logs, change orders and other documents as required
• Provide quality control and assurance services for our clients in a lead field role on construction projects
• Responsible for supervising a field inspection staff to document the contractor's progress and compliance with contract documents
• Maintain continuing liaison with new and perspective client managers during the construction project
• Be involved in the administration, accounting and invoicing of the project with the home office, and the client, including client payment
• Maintain certifications of the individual and staff to satisfy the needs of our clients
• Work with the client Project Executives and Project Managers in the management of the project
• Attend and supervise meetings with management, designers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Assist in the hiring and training off staff to support the project needs
• Reports to Rail & Transit General Manager
• Submit reviews, engineering calculations, spreadsheets, and project document controls.
• Provides support to the General Manager to achieve the goals set forth for projects
• Ensures quality product
• Maintains designated budgets while meeting deadlines
• Represents the firm as a committee member and/or officer in one or more technical/professional societies
• May participate in the marketing functions of the firm
• Works with other Rail & Transit managers to share and obtain work
• Responsible for compliance with requirements of ISO 9001:2000 Quality System
• Keeps abreast of developments affecting the delivery of services and recommends changes or initiatives as warranted by such developments.
• Develops and implements personnel development objectives and identifies training requirements
• Participate in non-corporate community organizations for social improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in construction management, inspection and engineering; preferably on complex rail and transit infrastructure and facilities projects for public agencies and railroads. Overall experience in providing engineering services - 20 years.
• Candidate must have leadership qualities and be capable of supervising construction inspection and office engineering staff.
• Professional Registration as an Engineer is preferred.
• Ability to pass OSHA 30 is necessary
• Rigorous background checks are required to access air side properties along with a valid driver's license
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Excellent verbal and written skills