Senior Construction Manager - Texas Regional

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP , we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design, inspect, construct, and maintain the infrastructure that improves the world!

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Senior Construction Manager to join our team in our Austin, TX location.

Requirements:

• Must have experience as a Manager on small to large interstate construction projects: $30M to $300M range

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering required

• Must be a registered PE (TX) and/or a certified CCM

• Must have Construction Scheduling experience using Primavera P6. Certification as a Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) is a plus.

• Experience with various DOT construction software and project controls software- e.g. TXDOT Inspection and Materials Management System (I2MS), ProjectWise, SharePoint, Primavera Unifier, Autodesk Build, SiteManager, etc.

• Excellent Communication Skills required for establishing and maintaining relationships with clients

• Demonstrated Experience providing Construction Management Services to transportation agencies for large, complex construction contracts.

• Demonstrated Experience as a Fulltime Project/Construction Manager/Area Construction Manager including the following:

• On-Site Construction Management & Supervision of field personnel including Resident Engineers and Construction Inspectors

• Familiarity with local construction software applications

• Contract Change Order & Claims Negotiations

• Client Relationship Maintenance

• Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) Team Building & Training

• Partnering & Negotiating Expertise

• Excellent Technical Writing Skills required for preparing:

• Client Communication between Client and Contractor

• Change Order analyses, rebuttals, approvals, and technical write-ups/independent cost estimates (IGE)

• Monthly progress updates to Client/Owner

• Construction Schedule Updates

• Quality Control/Quality Assurance Updates

• Construction Budget Reports

• Technical Proposals & Interviews

• Design and Design Change Coordination

• Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Physical Requirements (Essential Functions):

This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions. Duties may include:

• Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces
• Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles
• Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing
• Remaining in a stationary position-either standing or sitting-for extended periods of time
• Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and/or carting objects up to 50 lbs distances up to 25 yards.
• Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 200 miles round trip.
• Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document.
• Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment

The work environment may include exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and other outdoor elements. Work may also be performed in noisy conditions or confined/enclosed spaces.

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected compensation range for this position is $135,000.00 - $215,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Position #: 3366

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