Description Your role at GEI. Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Serve as a Construction Manager (CM) on small to medium sized construction projects with construction costs up to $25 million including, but not limited to, dams, spillways, levees, pipelines, pump stations, tanks, canals, turnouts, wells, and groundwater recharge facilities.
- Read and understand engineering drawings.
- Knowledge to be safe working around large construction equipment
- CM will be responsible for ensuring contractor compliance with contract documents, daily documentation of construction activities, including potential change orders, photographing site activity, and coordination with the general contractor on construction progress.
- Coordinating with third party subcontractors for testing and surveying.
- Coordinating with local city and county inspectors.
- Review RFIs and Submittals for compliance with contract documents. Coordinate response with project engineer of record.
- Be based on-site full-time during project execution, or as appropriate for project and Client needs.
- Implement Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Health and Safety Plans as required by GEI and Client policies.
- Communicate and coordinate with other project participants including Client, Designer, Contractor, and Regulators to expeditiously resolve construction-related issues including, but not limited to, cost overruns, schedule delays, procurement delays, quality deficiencies, regulatory non-compliance, environmental non-compliance, permit non-compliance, change orders, operational impacts, and public complaints.
- Be Client-facing during project execution, reporting to the Client and GEI senior managers on progress and receiving feedback and communicating and coordinating additional Client needs to appropriate GEI staff.
- Provide input on project scopes, schedules, levels-of-effort, and fees for CM work.
- Support engineering and design teams as needed including, but not limited to, input to construction methods and sequencing, input to construction cost estimates and schedules, contractor prequalification and review of contractor bids.
- Support GEI administrative and operations teams with project reporting and invoicing.
Minimum Qualifications
- A degree in engineering, construction management, or related field from an accredited school.
- 2 to 5 years of previous related professional experience of Public Works Construction including roadways, pipelines, bridges, water and wastewater facilities, parks, dams, canals, reservoirs, pump stations, and/or buildings.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, team leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong capability to work remotely and independently while maintaining productivity and motivation.
- Enjoy working in the construction industry and being a part of a dynamic team environment.
- Familiarity with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, and other typical construction management related software.
- Ability to take and pass all GEI required construction safety related training courses.
- Physically able to participate or perform construction site observations.
- Willing to travel to jobsites. Total travel up to 80% time.
- Valid U.S. driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineer in Training (EIT) or PE in State of California
- Certified Construction Manager In-Training (CMIT) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD
- Previous experience on residential of irrigation pipeline projects
We are GEI. Some of the world's most pressing problems - from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply - need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow. We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients' most complex challenges. With nearly 60 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. Employee-owned. Employee-focused. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs - we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded - which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI's career site here . GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes
- Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
- Pay Range For This Position: $43.28-$57.68/hour
- Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
- Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
- GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
- Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
- Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Rewards and Recognition
- GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
- Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here )
- A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- And More...
WORK ENVIRONMENT Functional Demands: Sedentary X Light Medium Other
Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)
Physical Activity Requirements Occasional (0-35% of day) Frequent (33-66% of day) Continuous (67-100% of day) Not Applicable Sitting X Standing X Walking X Climbing X Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) X Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) X Carrying objects X Push/pull X Twisting X Bending X Reaching forward X Reaching overhead X Squat/kneel/crawl X Wrist position deviation X Pinching/fine motor skills X Keyboard use/repetitive motion X Taste or smell (taste=never) X Talk or hear X
Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20 Not Applicable Near Vision X Far Vision X
Yes No Not Applicable Color Discrimination X
Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perception X Hearing X
Environment Requirements Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated Blood borne pathogens X Chemical X Airborne communicable diseases X Extreme temperatures X Radiation X Uneven surfaces or elevations X Extreme noise levels X Dust/particulate matter X
Other (exposure risks): Usual workday hours : 8 X 10 12 Other work hours GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.