Construction Manager

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is looking for a motivated and experienced individual with an Engineering, Environmental Remediation, and/or Construction Management background to join our construction management practice in Hooksett, New Hampshire . GZA’s Construction Management practice is focused on providing comprehensive site management using a variety of project delivery systems. Our projects are primarily associated with environmental remediation and site civil construction and may include demolition or renovation of commercial/industrial facilities that contain regulated materials. In addition to supporting field management of construction/remediation, our Construction Management practitioners are responsible for procuring qualified contractors/subcontractors, scheduling, estimating, understanding applicable regulations, executing health/safety procedures, and providing on-site management. Construction Managers are also responsible for coordinating with the project team for the review of technical submittals and development of responses to requests for clarification. The Hooksett office staff widely supports projects throughout New England and some out-of-region projects.


Experienced personnel in GZA’s Construction Management discipline take on site supervisor positions and work directly with other GZA employees in other practice areas, other engineering firms, a variety of specialty contractors and subcontractors, and directly interface with the client. Candidate must be willing to travel including the possibility of extended assignments within and outside of the New England area.


Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and/or understand and comply with the Health and Safety procedures established for each project
• Assist senior GZA personnel with pre-construction phase tasks such as reviewing and/or developing project-specific plans and specifications, developing budget estimates and schedules, and pre-qualifying and procuring subcontractors
• Review, coordinate, and track budgets, submittals, and shop drawings
• Understand construction operations and interface with engineers to develop solutions to design issues
• Schedule and manage contractors and/or subcontractors to verify compliance with codes, standards, and the contract documents
• Provide on-site construction management throughout the construction phase of projects. Communicate daily with senior GZA project personnel the project status and progress
• Obtain, review, and generate record documents as project needs dictate
• Participate and/or lead weekly jobsite meetings
• Prepare project closeout reports and deliverables

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or Construction Engineering.
• 4 to 6+ years of experience in similar role as:

• A Construction Manager or Field Engineer overseeing site or heavy civil construction, environmental remediation, decommissioning and demolition including hazardous material management, and limited vertical construction work; and/or
• An Engineer for a remediation contractor performing site work, including remediation, and limited vertical construction work.

• Excellent management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Understand the roles of CM as Agent and CM at Risk.
• Thorough understanding of construction/remediation operations.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other project management applications Knowledge and use of Microsoft Project (alternatively experience with P6 acceptable).
• Integrity, tenacity, strong professional judgement, demonstrated ability to succeed, independent problem-solving skills, and the attitude to confidently complete the work to meet and/or exceed client expectations.
• Have a valid driver’s license and be able to rent a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel.
• Having any of the following credentials is a plus: E.I.T., P.E., 10-hr OSHA Construction or Safety, 40-hour HAZWOPER.
• Asbestos inspector and/or monitor certifications a plus.

About GZA:

• Collaboration with a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects
• Professional development and enrichment
• Opportunities for company ownership, financial growth & career advancement
• Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401K retirement plan

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, geo-civil engineering, construction management and environmental remediation firm. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.

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