Construction Manager

2 days ago


Portland, Oregon, United States Kennedy Jenks Consultants Full time
Job Overview

Kennedy Jenks Consultants is seeking a seasoned Construction Manager to lead our water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the Portland area. As the Construction Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing major projects, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications, and maintaining a strong relationship with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the project team and 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 and timely resolution of all project issues.
  • Ensure the project aligns with approved plans, specifications, budget, and schedule.
  • Coordinate and oversee sub-consultants.
  • Monitor and document contractor work, including managing project correspondence, RFIs, Memos to Designer, Field Directives, Clarification Letters, submittals, change orders, schedule of values, and progress payments.
  • Develop and distribute timely meeting agendas and minutes.
  • Generate comprehensive project 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, when necessary, represent the owner at public meetings.
  • Actively 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 such as seminars and online coursework.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience managing all aspects of construction projects, from concept to close out, in water, wastewater, and stormwater industry.
  • Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field. Experience may be substituted.
  • Professional engineering (PE) or architectural license is desirable.
  • Certifications such as CCM or PMP is desirable.
  • Proficiency with project management software.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
  • Familiarity with materials, means, methods, tools, and contractual obligations involved in the 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 with the ability to timely communicate to various project parties including designer, owner, contractor, and authorities having jurisdiction.

This role requires full-time onsite work, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Must be able to work in a construction environment with limited amenities. Projects are currently located in Forest Grove, Oregon.

Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $120,000 to $180,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits summary: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.


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