Senior Construction Manager/Resident Engineer

GEI Consultants

  • Portland, OR
  • $210,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Location: Portland, OR, United States
Date Posted: Mar 12, 2024Share:DescriptionGEI a Way of LifeWhen you’re doing what you enjoy and working with great people, work becomes less like a job, and more like a way of life. Here at GEI we have been fostering growth and creativity for nearly 50 years. Our culture of collaboration, support and empowerment creates long-term, trusting and successful relationships for our employee-owners and our clients alike. We’re also proud to offer flexible working arrangements that focus on our employee-owners’ health and well-being. If you are passionate about your field, excited about learning, and interested in pushing the limits of achievement, we’d love to have you join the GEI family.Who are we?GEI is an employee-owned, leading consulting engineering, environmental and construction management firm ranked #84 in the ENR top 500 (2020). We partner with hundreds of government, energy, industry and institutional clients, and have completed 50,000 project engagements throughout the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries. We are sought out for our ideas, our creativity, and most of all, for the quality and character of our people. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site .Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead the construction of large dam replacement and modification projects in California. This position will lead GEI’s third-party construction management team, liaise directly with owners, design teams, and contractors through preconstruction and construction, and leverage their extensive experience on similar large capital projects to anticipate challenges and lead the project team to successful project completion.Essential Responsibilities & Duties:
  • Serve as Lead Construction Manager on large dam replacement or modification projects in California, with construction values ranging from $100M to over $1B.
  • Lead and be responsible for project-specific, third-party CM teams comprised of GEI staff and sub-consultants, with functions including but not limited to construction contract administration, resident engineering, office engineering, construction quality assurance, construction inspection, field surveying, materials testing, change management, cost and schedule analysis, document control, environmental compliance monitoring and public outreach.
  • Develop and implement project-specific plans for Construction Management, Quality Management, Health and Safety, Communications etc. in accordance with GEI and Owner policies.
  • Understand and support regulatory requirements and compliance for California dam projects, including DSOD, FERC, and CEQA, among others.
  • Take the lead in communicating and coordinating with Owner, Designer, and Contractor to anticipate and expeditiously resolve construction-related issues including but not limited to cost overruns, schedule delays, procurement delays, quality deficiencies, regulatory non-compliance, environmental non-compliance, change orders, operational impacts and public complaints.
  • Be based on-site full-time during project execution, or as appropriate for project and Owner needs.
  • Mentor and guide GEI staff to develop their CM skills during project execution.
  • Lead additional CM services as needed including but not limited to Risk Management, Dispute Resolution and Claims Analysis.
  • Support GEI’s engineering and design teams on other projects as-needed by providing input to constructability reviews of design plans and specifications, biddability review of contract documents, construction cost estimates and schedules, contractor prequalification and review of contractor bids.
Minimum Requirements:
  • 25 years or more of previous related professional experience.
  • Experience in dam construction.
  • Proven, successful experience as a Lead CM for large, complex public works projects.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, team leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Capability to be based on-site full-time during construction phase.
  • Familiarity with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, and other typical construction management related software.
  • Ability to take and pass all GEI required construction safety related training courses.
  • Physically able to participate or perform construction site inspections.
  • Willing to travel to jobsites. Total travel up to 60% time.
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in dam construction in California
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or related discipline
  • Qualified as Professional Engineer (PE) in California
  • Qualified as Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Benefits
  • Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
  • Pay Range For This Position: $140,000 – $210,000/year dependent upon experience
  • Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
  • Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Hybrid Work Schedules and Home Office and Cell Phone Stipends
  • GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
  • Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
  • Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
  • Rewards and Recognition
  • GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
  • Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more
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