Construction Manager

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is seeking a Construction Manager to join our team. This position is full-time and will serve the Portsmouth Site in Piketon, OH.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years of relevant experience.

Clearance Level Required:
Uncleared - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Clearance

Per Diem / Travel Authorized:
To Be Determined

Overview:

• Perform front-end constructability reviews and field execution planning.
• Plan, schedule and organize the work to ensure utilization of employees and compliance with all contract requirements, safety and quality standards and budgetary guidelines.
• Produce the project construction deliverables to the schedules set by the Project Manager.
• Provide feedback/input during the recruitment process to ensure selection of qualified personnel.
• Ensure staffing levels of supervised personnel are maintained in a manner which allows the effective execution of the assigned scope of work.
• Ensure implementation of project procedures.
• Oversee, monitor and manage project construction/demolition contractor(s).
• Participate in contract administration of claims, REI’s etc.
• Monitor project status in terms of time, quality and cost.
• Coordinate project construction activities, identify and manage all stakeholders.
• Scope change management.
• Review and approve/decline progress claims and variations.
• Contribute to cost and schedule reviews.
• Integrate activities of contractors.
• Liaise with appropriate Client representatives.
• Identify technical and functional problems and coordinate resolution as appropriate.
• Oversee project close-out.
• Instruct employees on work methods and performance expectations.
• Provides leadership and motivation to subordinate personnel.
• Interfaces with groups inside and outside the organization, senior management, client representatives and auditors.
• May be assigned special projects.
• Responsible for providing direction, training and evaluation of Construction personnel.
• Assists with the development or review/update of various plans, policies or procedures as needed.
• Assists with maintaining positive employee relations.
• Responsible for group supervision and administration.
• Provide presentations to project senior management.
• Budgetary responsibilities.
• Prepares and implements approved Construction program.
• Makes decisions independently as required to address and resolve problems and to plan and coordinate work.
• Plans, develops, coordinates and directs the construction activities related to multiple or specific functional area(s).
• Applies diversified knowledge of construction and technical principles, practices and methods for a range of assignments requiring knowledge and experience with advanced methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Initiates contacts with other construction support disciplines as well as projects, design engineers and outside sources of technical and construction related information.
• Independently provides comprehensive, skilled, professional construction and technical support in addressing unique requirements and problems which have an important impact on construction activities.
• Initiates and maintains contact with project and engineering management groups as well as individuals and organizations capable of providing specialized services for unique and unusual requirements.
• Subject matter expert with knowledge and expertise obtained through progressive and varied experience in construction and technical activities.
• Performs duties complex too difficult in nature.
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner.
• If supervising others, has responsibility for the safety of those being supervised and ensures they comply with established safety policies and procedures and practice safe work habits.
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups.

Clearance & Citizenship Requirement:

• To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
• Due to the nature of the work, a U.S. Citizenship is required

About the Site:

The DOE's Portsmouth Site, located in Piketon, Ohio, strives to effectively implement EM responsibilities, obligations and activities to accomplish environmental remediation actions in compliance with regulatory milestones and agreements; disposition legacy and newly generated waste; implement Cold Shutdown requirements; disposition of depleted uranium hexafluoride cylinders; and perform Decontamination and Decommissioning (energy.gov).

About GEM:

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 29 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.

At the core of our operations is our guiding philosophy: our partnership, your success. We believe in the power of collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. We partner with our clients to solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. We partner with our communities to promote well-being by investing in local schools and non-profit organizations. We partner with our employees and remain committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace.

BENEFITS: To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a highly competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

COMPENSATION: GEM does not publish salary ranges on external job boards; all ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience.