May 25, 2021 | Comments Off on General Superintendent
Location:Alexandria, Va - 22314
Type:Permanent
Job#10789
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT required by our Client, an construction company, to be hired on a full-time basis, located inNorfolk, VA.
Duration: Permanent
PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTS
Supervises multiple types of project work on one or more assigned locations. Supports superintendents, field engineering, and estimating to ensure project compliance with contract drawings and specifications.
Plans work methods, materials, equipment needs and work schedule for assigned project work. Reviews daily work schedule with direct reports and updates monthly schedule from project feedback.
Reviews and understands the project specifications to support job set up activities at all assigned locations. Works with work crews, field engineers and local utility companies to identify hazardous areas on job site.
Provides technical input to identify and resolve project risks including construction methods, work plan and material requirements, safety and schedule activities. Documents daily activities and meeting notes using Company approved document methods.
Performs additional assignments per management’s direction.
Presents production work plan during initial project meeting to ensure all project crews and leaders are in alignment.
Coordinates with internal and external teams to ensure that project work is equipped with appropriate equipment and material quantities to complete production within assigned budget and schedule.
Forecasts the work schedule to identify possible issues and provides technical or scheduling recommendations to mitigate production issues.
Coordinates with internal and external departments to ensure all mandated inspections are completed within requested timeframes.
Supports and promotes strict adherence to safety and process controls regarding operating equipment, worksite safety and documentation requirements.
Supervises sub-contractor production and workforce regarding assigned project work. Recommends work schedule or work method adjustments regarding sub-contractor activities, as needed.
Coordinates project close out activities in line with Company standards and Owner checklist requirements.
Maintains knowledge of Company values and strategic plan.
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 5 years’ heavy civil construction experience required.
Minimum 9 years Superintendent experience required.
Previous experience with underground construction highly preferred.
Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills required.
Strong leadership capability with internal drive to mentor and grow internal talent.
Proven ability to handle complex construction projects using strong organization and multi-tasking skills.
Proven ability to manage difficult schedules and project demands while maintaining strict adherence to project safety program.
Developed expertise in a specialized construction type.
Advanced knowledge of construction site equipment operation and maintenance requirements.
Advanced knowledge of construction site safety protocols and proven ability to enforce project safety programs.
Knowledge and understanding of local union or prevailing wage rules.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standards and contract specific plans and specifications.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, and fundamentals geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
AREA SURVEY MANAGER required by our Client, an construction company, to be hired on a full-time basis, located inNorfolk, VA.
Duration: Permanent
PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTS
Performs calculations and designs for alignments, drainage, structures and roadway modeling
Creates, manages and maintains the survey control network, project layout and construction data
Manages survey equipment resources, including routine verifications and annual calibrations
Processes the raw data captured by the field crews using Microstation Openroads/GEOPAK, Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D software. Keeps all survey files on the Project Common Data Environment in a neat and organized manner, as directed by the Project Survey Manager
Establishes and maintain standardized machine control/survey 3D models and construction survey data for project level operations
Coordinates and schedules work of the department with Construction Managers and Superintendents on a daily/weekly basis
Works with engineering and construction operations to establish survey needs
Find potential issues ahead of time and be able to problem solve
Ensures the work performed within the department is in compliance with the QA standards
Helps create and implement internal and external department-level Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Manages the professional development and growth opportunities for the members of the team
Has the ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Required
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Minimum ten years’ surveying experience
Minimum one year experience managing survey teams in heavy infrastructure projects
Special requirement for Tunnel Survey Manager: Minimum Five years of demonstrable experience in TBM projects.
Special requirement for Marine Bridges Survey Manager: Minimum Five years of demonstrable experience in marine bridge projects.
Special requirement for Island Expansion Survey Manager: Minimum Five years of demonstrable experience in heavy civil marine projects that involve underwater works (island expansion/rehabilitation, dredging, diking, rock placement, etc.).
Special requirement for Roadway Survey Manager: Minimum Five years of demonstrable experience in heavy civil highway projects.
While performing essential job functions, the employee is required to frequently inspect and supervise job operations and may be exposed to ongoing construction. Ability to access all areas of a jobsite is required for the position.
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
Sound knowledge of geometry, probability, statistical inference, survey control networks, least squares adjustment and common survey procedures that lead toward high accuracies.
Demonstrable experience with Microstation Openroads/GEOPAK, Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center
Demonstrable experience with 3D Machine control
Ability to communicate with a vast range of support entities including Engineers, Superintendents, and Architects
Possess strong problem solving abilities to address and solve survey challenges associated with construction operations
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and translate into survey data for layout in the field
Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
May 25, 2021 | Comments Off on Subcontracts Claims Manager
Location:Alexandria, Va - 22314
Type:Permanent
Job#10787
SUBCONTRACTS CLAIMS MANAGER required by our Client, an construction company, to be hired on a full-time basis, located inNorfolk, VA.
Duration: Permanent
PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTS
Develop HRCP’s subcontractor management plan. Promote good contracting practices, and train the construction team.
Maintain constant communication with the construction team, attend meetings as needed to acquire the necessary level of understanding of commercial issues.
Help enforce the terms and conditions of the subcontracts and the Prime Contract. Help in the resolution of commercial issues with subcontractors. Review draft correspondences from construction team. Review subcontractor’s requests for contract adjustments.
Monitor flow of formal correspondences between HRCP and subcontractors and ensure that timely responses are provided.
Review and comment the main subcontractors monthly report.
Identify and report commercial issues with subcontractors involving VDOT within the required notification period.
Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum 5 years’ experience with construction and/or engineering subcontracts required.
Subcontract experience within a heavy civil general contractor on large-scale projects strongly preferred.
Experience in heavy civil engineering design with the ability to understand technical documentation.
Proven written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline oriented capacity.
SENIOR ROADWAYS CONSTRUCTION MANAGER required by our Client, an construction company, to be hired on a full-time basis, located inHouston, TX
Duration: Permanent
POSITION SCOPE
The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall project management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of widening of an existing highway and all major roadworks of the project. These tasks must be performed in accordance with client requirements, organizational policies/procedures, contract specifications, and time and cost specifications.
PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTS
Oversees and reviews Area 1's design to build construction phase to refine plans and control costs
Schedule and coordinate construction site processes so that projects meet design specifications and technical requirements
Ensure that area site is completed on time and within budget by preparing cost estimates, work schedule and deadlines.
Establish, maintain and review project plans, requirements, specifications and permits applications
Forecast revenue and profitability
Manages construction project personnel and subcontractor's schedule and duties
Interprets and explains contracts and technical information to staff
Fosters business relationships with Joint Venture Partners, Owners, Business Manager, Engineers and subcontractors.
Provides written reports to designated project partners, teams and supervisor
Report work progress and budget matters to clients
Collaborate and coordinate with the other construction managers and staff such as engineers, and other specialists
Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems
Consult and partner with inspectors to ensure that all regulations are met.
Perform cost estimator duties and knowledge of planning software that tracks progress to complete their projects.
Manage all quality control and change control processes. Coordinate Quality Assurance at project level with Project Manager
Enforces all aspects of site safety.
Is responsible for the staffing (organization + function performed) of the Area 1
Reviews and validates the hiring of the staff and labor
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction
Minimum of 15 years of experience in project management within a construction or engineering firm, with a heavy concentration on road works and heavy highways.
Knowledge and experience of specific construction processes including operations and functional performance
Familiarity with Primavera P6 Scheduling or other software packages typically associated with construction and engineering
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
July 7, 2020 | Comments Off on I852.PJT 10007 Project Engineer
Location:Alexandria, Va - 22314
Type:Permanent
Job#10007
PROJECT ENGINEER required by our client, an international Construction Company, to be assigned on a Permanent basis, located in Norfolk, VA.
Duration: Permanent
POSITION SCOPE
As a Project Engineer you will have responsibility over tasks related to the collection of project data required to monitor project performance, budget, schedule and quality, ensuring all construction work complies with engineering standards, codes and contract specifications.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule. Assists in the production and review of shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data to ensure quality and contract specification compliance. Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed. Meets with engineering team to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget. Evaluates weekly and monthly production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in project approved methods and technologies. Reviews project schedule updates weekly for owner and management reporting. Attends weekly regular meetings where required and presents on project production status as needed. Prepares and manages a three-week work plan. Notifies engineering and project management of any significant schedule changes and develops solutions to mitigate delays and cost. Initiates and manages Requests for Information (RFIs), as needed by project. Remits accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. In collaboration with the project accounting team oversees invoices regarding materials, equipment and subcontractor needs. Supports engineering team with quality assurance as needed. Reviews certificates and permits needed to perform work. Reviews required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel. Participates in all weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed. Assists the project team with project schedule, budget and cost parameters by providing technical input as needed. Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed. Perform additional assignments per management's direction. Where relevant, insert any specific knowledge/responsibility as required: structures, marine, ITS, tunneling etc.
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field required. *6+ years construction engineering experience required. **10+ years construction engineering experience required. Where relevant, insert any specific knowledge as required: structures, marine, ITS, tunneling etc. Proven skill and ability in managing and providing technical input to engineering teams in a design build environment, setting clear expectations and delegating tasks to direct reports regarding role and responsibilities as required. Advanced planning and scheduling skills required. Able to manage multiple engineering tasks in a fast paced environment and progress them all towards a common goal. Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices. Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays. Strong verbal, written and presentation skills. Strong knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking methods and cost coding. Able to drive direct reports and influence non-reporting teams towards a common deliverable. Able to identify and implement growth opportunities in direct reports to build talent development within project team. Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
