Regional Construction Manager

Description

SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.

JOIN CANNON as a REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER expanding Cannon’s construction management services in Southern California from our IRVINE office. Irvine offers warm weather, beautiful scenery, and is a top bicycling city with miles of on-road bicycle lanes and mountain bike trails. It is one of the safest communities and the public schools have consistently ranked among the best in California. 

PROJECTS INCLUDE Streets and Highways, Bridges, Buildings, Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Collection Facilities, Water Distribution Systems, Water Treatment Plants, Storm Drainage Collection Systems and Facilities, and Recreational Facilities.

REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER JOB SUMMARY 

A licensed California Professional Engineer (PE), with an engineering degree, in a leadership role in the overall development and management of expanding construction management (CM) services in the Southern California region (Los Angeles County and Orange County).

This position reports to the CM Department Director. The successful candidate will conduct business development, establish new contacts, maintain existing clients, market CM projects, and accept responsibility as a Resident Engineer of CM projects. Additionally, this role manages projects and budgets, performs inspections, manages staff inspectors, and coordinates services between departments.

Further duties include independently performing comprehensive construction management and contract administration on a variety of complex public works construction projects. Represents Cannon before public agencies, consultants, and contractors. Supports activities associated with construction management: contract administration, contract planning/execution, contractors scheduling review and analysis, change order management, interaction with utility companies, coordination of materials and soils testing, coordination of special inspections, and oversight of field inspection and observation functions as required. 

REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER JOB DUTIES 

• Conducts business development and creates proposals and presentations.
• Performs construction management (CM) of public works projects such as roadway construction (new roads, overlay, widening), earthwork, drainage, pipelines, water and wastewater facilities, municipal and transportation structures, signalized intersections, and electrical.
• Analyzes and implements solutions to complex construction problems and contract issues.
• Negotiates, organizes, and maintains thorough and up-to-date project records and claims documentation.
• Primary point of contact with clients and approving agencies.
• Supervises and mentors inspectors and work of junior engineers.
• Uses technical knowledge to furnish comprehensive constructability analysis and review of construction documents.
• Develops and implements CM plans for complex civil projects.
• Manages and maintains project scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Schedules and manages construction engineering, inspection, observations services, and administration staff, as needed.
• Reviews drawings and project submittals for conformance with contract documents.
• Coordinates sub consultant activities such as materials testing and construction staking.
• Prepares, negotiates, and implements contract change orders effectively.
• Meets with contractors to plan and coordinate work, resolves issues related to work areas: schedules, sequencing, operations, budgets/payments, and other contract labor compliance and administrative manners.
• Performs reviews and implementation of CPM Schedule.
• Conducts meetings, including pre-construction conference and weekly progress meetings.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS 

• REQUIRED: Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• REQUIRED: California P.E. license in Civil Engineering required.
• REQUIRED: 10 or more years of experience in Construction Management and Civil Engineering.
• Experience in the management of projects, budgets, and client relationships.
• Experience expanding CM services.
• Experience coordination with public utility agencies
  (i.e. SCE, ATandT, Charter, SoCal Gas) and government agencies (i.e. Caltrans, RWQCB, Army Corps, Fish and Game).
• Has existing contacts and relationships within public works agencies in Los Angeles and Orange County areas.
• Knowledge and experience in the following:

1. Construction safety,
2. Earthwork, grading, drainage construction, streets, roads, and transportation structures (Caltrans experience a plus),
3. Water, sewer, storm drain infrastructure construction and traffic control within the construction zone,
4. Implementation of State and Federal funding provisions, water regulations, and document coordination,
5. Prevailing Wage requirements and compliance and Labor Work Force Agreements.

• Has an active California Driver’s license with a clear driving record and proof of valid auto insurance, as regular daily travel is required.
• Proficient in the use of MS Word and MS Excel.
• A plus, proficiency in use of CM Documentation Software (such as Procore, EADocs, etc.).
• A plus, proficiency in CPM Project Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, Suretrak, etc.).

WE OFFER competitive salaries, relocation assistance, excellent benefits package, remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team building, work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity, M, F, disability, protected veteran status.