Job Abstract

Our New York City office has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Manager / Client Service Manager with experience in construction of complex water and wastewater infrastructure and facilities. Candidate will work closely with and established construction management team to foster strategic growth in the regional CM market. Positive client interaction, ability to mentor CM professionals, and an understanding of construction are essential to candidate success.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to continue to build upon your career, do challenging and meaningful work, and protect the earth’s resources at the same time. If you are looking for an opportunity to work on large and complex water and wastewater using various construction methods with the potential to gain new knowledge, skills, and relationships in a collaborative, innovative and supportive environment, let’s talk.

Detailed Description:

This position offers the opportunity for significant professional growth and the potential to collaborate with local and national teams. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for building things of high quality, on time and underbudget, meeting new people, and a desire to work collaboratively with seasoned professionals. Work location will be in the New York City, NY metropolitan area, with ability to provide similar support for other local and regional clients. Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide Construction Management oversight to guide a team of CM professionals on delivery of third-party construction management services for major water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Support the growth of Construction Management services in the New York City metropolitan and Northeast region thru recruitment, sales leadership, development of best practices, and identification of strategic key project pursuits and teaming opportunities
• Collaborate amongst client, contractor(s), design engineers, and third-party stakeholders in addressing priority issues to successfully progress construction projects to completion.
• Lead development of construction management pursuits and proposals, guiding pursuit team on vision, approach, teaming, staffing, and pricing.
• Collaborate with a local project delivery team and national team of technical experts, including Quality Managers, Project Controls Professionals, Safety Professionals, Technical Leads, and Inspection staff.
• Oversee construction projects from conception to completion to meet contractual conditions of performance including budgets, schedule, safety and quality.
• Support continual development and improvement of construction management standards and best practices; and implementation of training for regional CM staff.
• Mentor, supervise and provide direction for less experienced staff
• Ensure compliance for all construction management team members with company’s and client’s health and safety training requirements

Desired Skills/Experience:

• BS degree, Master’s degree preferable, in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• PE in New York or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through CMAA.
• Minimum of 20 years of increasingly-responsible, professional experience in the design and construction administration of municipal infrastructure, water, and wastewater facilities
• Thorough working knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, process and building mechanical and electrical construction and demolition practices involved with major public works projects
• Extensive knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods, and relevant rules, regulations, building codes, and quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a QA/QC program for construction projects as well as to review, analyze, and negotiate construction cost estimates, change orders, and contractor claims
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1910
• Ability to manage and mentor a team of construction management professionals and project support staff; and to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Current and valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Advanced knowledge of standard professional software such as MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Practitioner knowledge and experience using construction management software packages (Primavera P6, eBuilder, Microsoft Project scheduling software)
• Advanced knowledge and experience managing and maintaining the Health & Safety requirements of construction sites
• Ability to walk around a construction site of varying size and topography to perform inspections and ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting critical construction activities
• Ability to work for short periods of time in extreme temperatures including heat and cold
• Ability to wear required safety equipment at sites including hard hats, steel toed boots (or other approved toe protection), etc.
• Ability to climb stairs (2-3 flights) or ladders (up to 24 feet typically) to access structures for visual inspection and ability to lift objects less than 30 pounds

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.