Construction Manager

Requisition ID: 297032

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: San Jose, CA
• Salary Range: 183,855 - 248,745 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)
• San Jose, CA & San Francisco, CA Positions: A 10% salary uplift is provided on top of base salary for positions that are worked in San Jose, CA, and San Francisco, CA, which is subject to change depending on market conditions.

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel has been appointed by The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to provide Construction Management Services for Phase II (BSVII) of The BART Silicon Valley Program. The program further extends the BART system from the Berryessa Station in north San Jose, through downtown San Jose, and continuing to Santa Clara University. This landmark project is a six mile, four-station extension, linking the Phase I terminus at the Berryessa/North San Jose BART station to the Santa Clara Station in the City of Santa Clara. BSVII is planned to include a 54-foot single-bore tunnel, three underground stations, one at-grade station and a maintenance facility.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will support the Program Manager and oversee the activities of Resident Engineers, Assistant Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Lead Inspectors, Construction Inspectors, and Administrative/Project personnel. The Construction Manager shall have full delegation of authority to provide direction, supervision, and monitoring of all contractor construction activities. Your leadership will ensure project operations are compliant, safe, timely, within scope and budget, and clients are satisfied. #LI-JL1

Major Responsibilities:

Leadership/Supervision 

• Manages the organization and direction of construction and related activities of a single construction contract, including actions of Bechtel, subcontractors, client contractors, suppliers, and their representatives.
• Acts as primary contact.
• Oversees and monitors contractor work for compliance to schedule, budget, technical specifications, contract drawings, and contract requirements.
• Resolves design and field construction problems.
• Attends construction progress meetings and reports on status.
• Prepares internal and external reports pertaining to job status.
• mplements design and field changes.
• Maintains effective client and functional department relationships.
• Reviews, approves, and negotiates contractor requests for change, consistent with direction by the Program Manager and client.
• Oversees contract administration activities performed by the Contract Administrator, and assists in the preparation of contract change orders/modifications.

Planning 

• Oversees construction expenditures for labor equipment, material & services, and ensures field operations are within the budget.
• Establishes construction field procedures and objectives within corporate policies and procedures as necessitated by conditions at a jobsite.

Safety & Quality 

• Ensures development and execution of Project Automation Plan, Environmental Compliance Plan, Safety Plan, Site Survey Plan, Non-manual Staffing Plan, Subcontracting Plan, Labor Strategy, Construction Execution Plan, and job-site work rules.
• Plans and establishes procedures to ensure construction operations meet engineering designs and specifications.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master's degree (or international equivalent) in construction management, geology, engineering, or related field and twenty (20) years of experience in heavy civil construction with ten (10) years of experience in construction of rail transit projects, especially tunnels, trackwork, and underground stations .
• Two or more tunnel projects using verifiable pressurized-face, earth pressure balance or slurry TBMs of diameter greater than 18 feet.
• Experience with Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) method excavations.
• Experience with ground freezing and ground improvement projects.
• Experience as a Resident Engineer or Construction Manager on a rail transit project of at least $500 million. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent ability to proactively act upon and solve construction and contract issues.
• Solid understanding of applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Cal-OSHA/OSHA 30 training certification at start of work on project (or ability to obtain quickly).
• Certification of training on Title 8 Tunnel Safety Orders (or ability/plan to obtain quickly).
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means, and methods.
• Ability to analyze, manage, and mitigate risks.
• Competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Familiarity with construction management software packages.
• Registration as a Certified Construction Manager or registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California is desirable.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to  View email address on us.fitly.work