Construction Manager

As valued members of the KJ family, you've already witnessed our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence firsthand. Now, it's time to take your career to the next level within our organization. Explore the opportunity below to grow, develop, and continue making a difference as part of our dedicated team. Your journey with KJ is just getting started!

Kennedy Jenks is seeking an experienced and resourceful Construction Manager to provide oversight and construction management activities on major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This position is responsible for preparing work according to company standards and established deadlines. This position is expected to be onsite full time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review RFIs (Requests for Information) and submittals for compliance with specifications.
• Prepare daily reports, track schedule compliance, manage material testing, and special inspection activities.
• Interface with the public, regulatory, and permitting agencies, ensuring compliance with SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan).
• Supervise Resident Engineers and Inspectors.
• Review as-built contractor drawings monthly.
• Manage startup activities and commissioning processes.
• Review technical plans and specifications for compliance with the owner and contractor.
• Review and recommend approval of monthly pay applications for work completed.
• Support business development by attending pre-proposal meetings and interviews, occasionally leading the interview team.
• Review and manage contractors' schedules, providing monthly reviews and recommendations to the owner.
• Support the Project Manager with various technical activities and reviews.
• Understand construction management activities, risks, and the importance of documentation.
• Comprehend contract laws associated with construction management, including the Public Contract Code.
• Lead training of Junior Inspectors and other team members.
• Manage construction management budgets and construction budgets, including reviewing and recommending approval of contractors' monthly pay applications and contract change orders.
• Understand overall project construction budgets, review and approve daily extra work tags, and understand their impact on the contract project budget.
• Contact peers and colleagues for potential hires.
• Provide performance reviews of Resident Engineers and Inspectors assigned to them.
• Model successful behaviors and activities consistent with good construction management practices.
• Lead the project construction team for successful project completion.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college or university
• Working knowledge of standard Division I specifications and their application.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in construction management or engineering.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Construction Manager CCM designation is required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and Engineering and Inspection related software.
• Ability to interact professionally both internally and externally at all levels of an organization. Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $140,000 to $170,000, 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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Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.