Location:
California: San Francisco, Pasadena, Brea
Job Summary:
The Construction Manager I has the responsibility of providing construction management services on construction projects to ensure that the energy conservation measures (ECM’s) are properly installed and implemented. Specific tasks will include managing multiple contractors and their time schedules, and maintaining continual communications with Customer and contractors. Such services shall also include working with staff engineers, energy analysts, and commissioning technicians. The Construction Manager I shall also be responsible for commissioning all work. In addition, he/she will be responsible for following and enforcing all applicable safety precautions and programs, and shall thoroughly read, understand, and follow Company Standard Operating Procedures manual for construction management. Typical project size for a Construction Manager I will be up to $3M.
Travel is required for this position, and typically is 80% to 100% of the time, depending on job location. Regardless, the CM must be available at any hour of the day to personally address job site emergencies.
Reports to:
Senior Project Director, Senior Project Manager or Manager of Engineering and Construction Services
Primary Responsibilities:
Pre-Construction Phase (10%)
- Review specifications, drawings, and bid documents prior to the bid process with Project Manager and/or the Customer.
- Develop construction schedule with the Project Manager and Customer.
- Working with the Project Manager and the Customer, develop a job-specific safety plan that includes addressing any unusual job hazards.
- Coordinate construction pre-bid meetings and walk throughs with contractors, Project Manager and Customer.
- Coordinate and distribute addenda between all the contractors, Project Manager and Customer, as necessary.
- Coordinate bid opening attendance and procedure as necessary.
- In conjunction with Customer and Project Manager, issue Notice of Award and Contract to each contractor, as appropriate.
- Coordinate pre-construction meeting with contractors and Customer. This includes assembling start and completion dates from each contractor for each building/site for each ECM, establishing working hours, establishing material handling procedures, and establishing problem solving procedures.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager the approval of all submittals received from Contractors, and distribute to necessary parties. Ensure that the Customer has signed-off on the submittals.
Construction Phase (75%)
- Implement and closely monitor Company Safety Program on all projects.
- Conduct on-site meetings with representatives of each Customer’s facilities to discuss the upcoming project and to discuss future problems and resolutions.
- Prepare and maintain a critical path schedule for the project.
- Establish a construction report which tracks the construction progress of each contractor, which will provide early detection of problems as they occur.
- Schedule and conduct regular construction progress meeting with Contractors, Customer, and Company.
- Coordinate site trips and inspections with Contractors, Project Manager, and Commissioning Technician. This also includes coordination of punch lists.
- Review and approve/disapprove all invoices from Contractors, in coordination with the Project Manager.
- Commission, either directly or by managing others, all project work in accordance with CES SOP.
- Review and discuss all change orders with the Project Manager.
Project Close-Out Phase (15%)
- Ensure that Contractor has met all obligations stated in contract and that all the ECM’s work as a system. Coordinate final punch lists, inspections, etc.
- Obtain signed Certificate(s) of Substantial Completion and Certificate(s) of Final Completion for each subcontractor and/or ECM/Building.
- Obtain a Certificate of Final Completion from the Customer.
- Ensure that all required training has been accomplished.
- Coordinate and distribute the job closeout documentation package to ensure that a complete and accurate set of as-built drawings and supporting documentation is prepared, O&M manuals are assembled, warranty certificates assembled, equipment registration occurs, etc.
Required Abilities:
- Must have solid written and verbal communication skills, as well as time management skills.
- Must also have competent computer skills including basic knowledge of Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project.
- Basic knowledge of lighting, HVAC, and controls systems.
- Basic knowledge of applicable codes and OSHA safety criteria.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects.
Education/Experience:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 5 years of relevant construction management experience.
- A 2 year or 4 year degree in construction management and/or construction administration is preferred, and may be used to offset a portion of the required field experience, at the discretion of the Operations Director.
Any requirement above can be waived with the consent of the Operations Director and the Human Resources Business Partner.
If you are interested in this position
contact us directly with a cover letter and your resume.
