Owner’s Representative (OR)/ Construction Manager (CM)

Owner's Representative (OR)/ Construction Manager (CM)

We are seeking a versatile and enthusiastic Owner's Representative (OR)/ Construction Manager (CM) to join our Infrastructure division. Act as an owner's representative and work directly within the program as part of the client's organization. As an Owner's Representative (OR)/ Construction Manager (CM), you will be responsible for overseeing the construction management and commercial performance of projects, ensuring they meet goals and objectives. This role would need a person to travel to multiple sites, 3 days a week. Job sites includes locations - Livermore, Antioch, Oakland and Richmond, CA (Hybrid, must be able to travel to multiple sites, 3 days a week).

Relevant Experience

• Experienced Construction Manager in building construction and/or commercial construction
• Experienced in managing multiple stakeholders/contractors, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of projects, including small real estate improvements to large complex projects.
• Experience in reporting to Program Managers and Company executives.
• Ensuring Projects adhere to relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the representative of the client subcontractors and suppliers during project execution.
• Represent the client in negotiations with regulatory agencies and public meetings.
• Management Plans
• Oversee the establishment of the Construction Management Plan, Site Specific Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other required documents.
• Inspection and Supervision
• Supervise inspectors on assigned projects and oversee subcontractor work.
• Procurement and Administration:
• Prepare purchase requisitions and procure necessary items for field office operations.
• Establish procedures for administering field vehicles and equipment; maintain status logs and reports.
• Work with various stakeholders in preparing documentation for project funding and field authorization.
• Prepare documentation required for regulatory compliance
• Supervise the setup and accreditation of onsite materials testing laboratories.
• Safety Management
• Establish safety and emergency procedures; conduct weekly site inspections with the contractor's safety representative.
• Subcontractor Coordination
• Draft requisitions, subcontract scopes of work, amendments, and task orders.
• Review and approve subcontractor safety plans and quality control plans.
• Maintain subcontract files with current insurance certificates and correspondence; monitor expenses versus budget.
• Change Management
• Prepare and negotiate changes to the scope of work with clients and key subcontractors.
• Devise and execute action plans to address potential cost overruns or delays, advising clients and management of changes.
• Cost Engineering and Accounting
• Supervise the preparation of monthly construction progress reports and contract status reports.
• Prepare WBS, budgets, forecasts, and monthly safety self-assessments.
• Quality Assurance
• Establish the QA/QC Plan, including the inspection and test plan

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's Degree in a construction-related field (or equivalent construction-related work experience), and typically 15+ years of experience in field construction is required. Experience in the construction of large civil/structural and/or industrial projects at domestic and/or foreign locations is preferred.