CONSTRUCTION JOB DESCRIPTION
Experienced Construction professionals driving project execution, field operations, estimating, engineering, safety, and site management to deliver high-quality construction projects on time and within budget.

An Overview of Construction Job Description Responsibilities and Qualifications
1. The Construction Administrator supports construction estimating, subcontractor coordination, sales pipeline management, and customer relationship activities to drive accurate project planning, operational efficiency, and business growth.
Construction Administrator Duties:
- Prepare accurate and efficient cost estimates
- Maintain database of all Estimates generated
- Revise estimates as pricing, specification, or design changes occur
- Assist in procuring resources
- Assist in daily coordination of subcontractors and suppliers
- Establish contact with prospective and qualified potential buyers of service agreements by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads and outlined marketing strategies
- Establish contact with prospective and qualified potential buyers of new systems, system modifications and upgrades by scheduling sales calls, following up on leads and outlined marketing strategies
- Develop and maintain an active proposal backlog to support the established sales plan
- Develop and maintain new and existing customer relationships
Construction Administrator Knowledge and Qualifications:
- 1-3 years prior experience in residential home construction estimating
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or work experience in residential construction materials and subcontract cost estimating preferred
- Knowledge of local and state building codes preferred
- Ability to run macros in Excel and input Estimating data
- Strong prospecting skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
2. The Construction Analyst performs residential construction analysis, code compliance reviews, and field inspections across design, site evaluation, and project coordination activities to support quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction.
Construction Analyst Roles:
- Conduct field inspections of existing residential structures
- Supervise technician on project sites
- Research and remain current on residential building code requirements in California
- Third-party review of drawings at various stages of design, associated details and specifications
- Effective management of all assigned activities, meeting budget and delivery time frames all to ensure client satisfaction
- Execute responsibilities with technical proficiency, accuracy, and professionalism
- Participating in business development ventures and presentations, including regular contact with existing and prospective clients in the region, as needed
- Make employee safety a priority both in-house and on-site, in accordance with corporate policy
- Prepare and implement Health and Safety Plans for the site where required
Construction Analyst Knowledge and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Master a plus)
- Minimum of five years’ experience as a professional architect in the design, inspection, and construction of residential structures
- Working knowledge of the California Building Code, wood framing and fire-rated construction requirements
- Understanding of building envelope and waterproofing requirements
- Understanding and expertise with accessibility and ADA preferred
- Ability to perform complex tasks and handle multiple priorities
- Working knowledge of standard software packages, AUTOCAD familiarity required
- Confidence to render educated decisions and opinions
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong technical report writing skills
3. The Construction Consultant leads construction investigations, technical assessments, and failure analysis across residential, commercial, and industrial properties to identify root causes, support risk resolution, and deliver expert remediation guidance.
Construction Consultant Details:
- Work within strict Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and in accordance with policy liability
- Conduct field investigations and analyse failures involving all types of structures and construction problems including residential, commercial, and industrial properties
- Determine of the cause, origin, and extent of structural failures, water intrusions, construction defects and building system failures
- Assignments may include foundation settlement investigations, structural assessments, site evaluations, sub-surface investigations, vibration analysis and other structural related issues
- Analyse failures in buildings and other infrastructure systems by conducting site visits and applying engineering principles and practices in accordance with codes and industry standards
- Conduct unbiased investigations for various types of clients
- Prepare written reports that document causes of failure, extent of loss, and recommended remediation
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
- Manage major/complex and technical projects and provide mentorship and guidance to more junior team members
- Review reports prior to them being submitted to the client
Construction Consultant Qualifications:
- Must hold an NSW Builders Licence and/or a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management
- At least 7 years' experience as a Building Consultant
- A thorough knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment; preferably within the insurance industry
- Experience working with legal firms and insurance companies is a plus
- Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel and clients both verbally and written, technical and non-technical
- Proven technical competency
- A high attention to detail and strong ability to write technical/complex reports
- A positive attitude and a proactive approach to solving problems
- Able to co-ordinate a variety of actions concurrently
- Ability to scope and estimate cost of repairs to domestic, commercial and industrial properties
- Ability to support conclusions by appropriate expert testimony in legal proceedings
4. The Senior Construction Consultant leads construction project delivery across new builds, renovations, contractor coordination, and budget oversight to ensure high-quality execution, operational compliance, and timely completion of retail development projects.
Senior Construction Consultant Roles:
- Overseeing the construction of new stores, extensions and modernisations of our existing store portfolio
- Managing assigned project plans and deadlines
- Monitoring project progress and checking quality standards are met at all times
- Managing relationships with external companies, contractors and suppliers
- Ensuring compliance with our corporate specification and internal procedures
- Ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety performance on all construction sites
- Remedying any issues quickly and effectively with an aim to keeping projects moving and ensuring deadlines are not jeopardised
- Reporting on the progress of construction projects to the Senior team
- Budget management and controlling project costs
Senior Construction Consultant Requirements:
- Degree-level education in Engineering or Construction
- Relevant practical experience, ideally in new build project management
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent negotiating and organisational skills
- Sound commercial acumen
- The ability to multi-task and handle conflicting deadlines
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Equal comfort working within a team and on your own
- Fluency in German is advantageous but not essential
5. The Construction Director leads residential construction operations across project planning, team leadership, safety compliance, and program execution to deliver high-quality homes on schedule, within budget, and aligned with organizational mission and community impact.
Construction Director Duties:
- Lead the day-to-day activities of the construction department including property acquisition, design, permitting, safety, construction, rehabbing, inspections, energy rating, and subcontractors to build and rehab the targeted amount of homes a year for Habitat homebuyers.
- Establish and operate systems and processes to maximize the efficiency of staff and resources balanced with the role of volunteers and Habitat homebuyers in the Habitat ministry.
- Recruit, retain, and grow construction staff consistent with the strategic plan, budget, and the organization's culture.
- Establish an annual plan for new builds and rehabs, in collaboration with the CEO.
- Lead in ensuring that we are a safe construction operation compliant with the HFHGC Safety Policy, the HFHI Safety expectations, and all laws. Role model construction safety and take steps necessary daily to ensure safe work environments for staff and volunteers.
- Create, deploy, and successfully manage project schedules, budgets, and expectations.
- Collaborate with Development to deliver build schedule commitments established with major donors.
- Deliver the annual production schedule on time and on budget with impeccable safety.
- Lead and manage an organization of 10-20 personnel with 4-6 direct reports. Establish annual expectations and hold employees accountable.
- Fully participate as a collaborative member of the CEO’s Leadership Team.
Construction Director Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10 to 15 years of residential construction experience or other relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of management/leadership experience
- Demonstrated construction project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of residential construction projects.
- Proficient with standard Microsoft Office programs and project management software.
- Demonstration of exceptional interpersonal skills in a variety of social and professional settings to ensure good working relationships with colleagues, donors, homebuyers, and volunteers.
- General knowledge of real estate and low-income housing.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to lift 80 pounds and function on scaffolding, ladders, and roofs.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
6. The Construction Engineer delivers temporary works design, constructability analysis, and technical engineering support across complex construction projects to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective project execution.
Construction Engineer Functions:
- Provides constructability and technical design input on temporary works construction designs to ensure compliance with contract specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Designs and drafts construction methods for temporary works (falsework, shoring, temporary bridges, formwork, slopes, etc.), ensuring completeness and accuracy with regulatory standards and within the contract specifications.
- Reviews personal and peer design elements to optimize project constructability, cost effectiveness and material quantities.
- Submits designs for peer review or approval review in an accurate and timely manner to avoid construction delays on the project site. Senior engineer or manager to seal designs following approval review.
- Maintains knowledge of Flatiron’s company values and strategic plan.
- Support published corporate policies.
- Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
Construction Engineer Details:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural or related Engineering field required.
- Professional Engineer (PE or PENG) preferred.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) or Engineer Intern (EI) required.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience required.
- Master’s Degree Required,
- Geotechnical engineering experience preferred.
- Must be a professionally licensed Civil Engineer in the US.
- Experience in modern construction practices and constructability concerns.
- Experience with US/Canadian design codes and standards.
- Experience with using design software such as Shoring Suite, Slope/W, LPIle, GRLWEAP, etc.
- Autocad experience preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge and skill in technical writing for clear and efficient communication and understanding.
- Knowledge and understanding of constructability and construction practices.
- Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize work.
- Verbal, written and interpersonal skills required.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, RISA, LARSA and MathCAD are a plus.
7. The Construction Estimator manages project estimating, subcontractor coordination, cost analysis, and bid development across commercial construction projects to support accurate budgeting, profitable execution, and successful project delivery.
Construction Estimator Roles:
- Research, identify, execution of new jobs to bid, and identifying risks and opportunities specific to each potential new job.
- Solicit proposals from various subcontractors and assisting in managing them through all phases of the project.
- Create and deliver project estimates that include labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor pricing.
- Review contract documents to ensure all inclusions, exclusions, pricing, and any special requirements are being met prior to execution.
- Procure and manage subcontractors and materials, completing quality take offs, and verifying supply quantities.
- Communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders; including, but not limited to fellow employees, operations, subcontractors, customers, and onsite personnel.
- Invoicing customers for work completed in a pay period, managing margins on projects, approving subcontractor pay applications, submitting cost to completes on projects each month, and managing all change order work.
- Following project start-up and close-out procedures ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, documents are submitted, and the project meets all applicable standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Construction Estimator Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience required with a priority on public / private sector projects
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction science or related field or equivalent work experience
- Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates
- Strong understanding of commercial construction
- Project management and field supervisory experience
- Must have good business written and oral communication skills and effective listening skills
- Must be fluent in English
- Proven experience as a construction estimator
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort interacting with a variety of internal and external customers.
- Strong computer skills including standard Microsoft Office applications, estimating software and scheduling software.
- Ability to motivate and foster relationships to enhance a cooperative team environment.
- Ability to develop professional relationships with customer representatives and officials from local agencies and private sector clients that will lead to long term partnerships.
- Ability to resolve conflicts and job-related disputes in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
- Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
- Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts
- Comfortable with numbers and technology
- Excellent knowledge of bid software
- Great attention to detail
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
8. The Senior Construction Estimator leads construction cost planning, estimating strategy, and financial risk analysis across complex development projects to optimize budget performance, support scalable project delivery, and drive cost-effective construction outcomes.
Senior Construction Estimator Details:
- Estimate project costs from initial site review through development agreement negotiation and continuously refine template costs, estimating tools and project cost archive
- Consistently manage stakeholder expectations, schedules, budgets and multiple work scopes efficiently
- Provide detailed project quantity surveys using Onscreen Takeoff or similar tools, based on architectural and MEP plan sets
- Develop and use team estimating tools, including work letter scope estimates, line item template estimates and high level pro forma cost inputs
- Define and track cost performance metrics
- Communicate cost control goals to all stakeholders effectively
- Lead weekly meetings for high profile or as-is deliver projects, keeping all team members aligned on scope, schedule and budget
- Create construction estimates for capital requests, and other planning efforts
- Identify Value Engineering opportunities in the design and quantify the savings
- Identify project risks and the financial cost impacts associated and communicate to the broader team
- Update repository for historical data
- Create accurate bid leveling documents
- Scale estimating function using both internal and external resources. Outsource work to external estimating firms and mentor construction team to use estimating tools
- Meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads
- Lead negotiations and manage high-level meetings and discussions
- Find creative and innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs with no impact on quality and reliability
- Travel throughout North America approximately 10% of the time
Senior Construction Estimator Experience and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in construction estimating/cost control field
- Knowledge of MEP, Tenant Improvement scope and retail shell work
- Experience developing and managing budgets, schedules and work letters
- Experience conducting financial business case analysis / translate information into useful formats and draw conclusions
- Experience negotiating commercial contracts, master agreements, work letters and other construction agreements
- Familiarity with business process documentation and improvement
- Experience with senior-level presentations
- Provide business decision support and participate/lead special projects
- Strong organizational skills and business acumen
- Self-motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- Ability to work with technical and non-technical business owners to overcome obstacles and deliver results
- Experience with Smartsheet, Sales Force or similar real estate project and portfolio management tools
- Entrepreneurial and comfortable wearing many hats
- Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment
- Comfortable working with landlords, engineers, architects, real estate managers, subcontractors, contractors and other project delivery team members
- Strong organizational skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work back from core customer needs
- Highly regarded within the industry
9. The Construction Foreman leads daily construction field operations across crew supervision, resource coordination, safety compliance, and project execution to maintain productivity, quality standards, and on-site efficiency.
Construction Foreman Roles:
- Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans
- Follow schedules and monitor attendance of crew
- Allocate general and daily responsibilities
- Supervise and train workers and tradespeople
- Ensure manpower and resources are adequate
- Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met
- Supervise the use of machinery and equipment
- Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within budget
- Resolve problems when they arise
- Report on progress to managers, engineers etc.
Construction Foreman Knowledge and Experience:
- Proven experience as Project Superintendent
- Knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and Safety regulations
- Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to communicate and report effectively
- Problem-solving abilities
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test
10. The Construction Inspector oversees on-site construction inspection, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder coordination across infrastructure projects to ensure quality execution, safety adherence, and alignment with contract requirements.
Construction Inspector Duties:
- Represent GHD as the on-site primary liaison between the construction manager, Owner and the contractor throughout construction of the project
- Provide on-site observation of construction activities including reviewing materials and installation against contract documents and approved submittals for civil, piping, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls.
- Document activities including written daily reports and photographs
- Contribute to weekly coordination meetings with the Contractor, Owner, and other stakeholders
- Coordinate and oversee third-party materials testing, including but not limited to soils and concrete
- Play a lead role in observing and reporting on site non-compliances to assure excellent site safety and quality management
- Communicate and coordinate with the other multi-discipline project teams including clients and external bodies
Construction Inspector Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree / Associates degree in a related field is preferred. High school diploma/GED also eligible
- 3-5 years of professional construction inspection or management experience with a focus on roads, civil/site, and/or utilities
- Proven experience in delivering infrastructure projects
- Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues concisely
- The motivation to work independently, a dedication to project success, and a team approach to solving challenges
- Working knowledge of Word and Excel; ability to make efficient use of technology for communication, documentation, and record-keeping
- Proven understanding of industry standards and applicable codes
- Strong organizational skills and the flexibility to deal with changing priorities
11. The Construction Intern supports project management and field operations across coordination, documentation, estimating, and site activities to gain hands-on construction experience while contributing to successful project execution.
Construction Intern Roles:
- Support the project management team with subcontractor and supplier coordination, material tracking, file management, document control (submittals, RFIs and change orders) and progress reporting. Assist the preparation of bid packages and work with team members to solicit and evaluate subcontractor bids
- Support both administrative and construction projects/procedures, reviewing proposals/specifications, drawings, execute material takeoffs, prepare cost estimates and attend preconstruction meetings and client walk-throughs
- Collaborate with site operations and workforce to assist with project layout, construction drawing and trade coordination, verification of site conditions, safety and quality control
- Current student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited university within the construction, engineering, or business concentrations strongly preferred
- Previous industry internship/work experiences a plus
Construction Intern Qualifications:
- Ability to work approximately 40 hours per week for the duration of the 10-week construction internship program (no overtime available)
- Ability to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities in a deadline driven environment
- Ability to learn sector/project-specific software systems including but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam
- Ability to actively participate in social events, weekly intern classes, and HITT culture activities
- Exceptional customer and client focus, ability to succeed in a team environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Strong positive attitude, ability to follow direction, take initiative, display desire to learn
12. The Construction Laborer supports safe and efficient construction site operations across material handling, equipment support, site preparation, and labor activities to maintain project productivity and compliance with safety standards.
Construction Laborer Details:
- Unload tools, prepare building site materials, stack building materials, and set up equipment
- Follow project instructions from construction manager or supervisor
- Consult with construction plans
- Direct traffic safely around the construction or road maintenance site
- Use construction and maintenance tools and equipment to complete daily tasks
- Follow all health and safety regulations when operating equipment
- Ensure regulated and proper headgear, earplugs, gloves, safety glasses, and clothing are worn
- Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner
- Assist in building scaffolding and temporary structures
- Safely operate a variety of tools including pressure washers, jackhammers, drills, saws, grinders, and blowtorches
- May prepare new construction sites by digging, moving dirt, or compacting space
- Provide assistance to contractors (i.e. craft workers, electricians, painters, welders) as needed
- Clean and clear debris and hazardous materials
- Ensure construction equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly
- Perform site clean-up
- May provide supervision to workers of lower rank
Construction Laborer Requirements:
- High school diploma, vocational education is a plus
- Must be punctual and reliable (Must have reliable transportation)
- Comprehensive knowledge of general construction and repair methods and the proper utilization and care of tools, materials and equipment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of traditional building materials, practices, and techniques.
- Must be able to read a tape measure
- Able to do physical labor and other strenuous tasks as needed
- Able to communicate effectively
- Must have steel-toed boots and blue jeans (Hard hats and safety apparel will be provided)
- Clean background preferred; offenses reviewed on a case by case basis
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety certification preferred
13. The Construction Manager leads end-to-end facilities construction projects across planning, contractor management, budget oversight, and cross-functional coordination to deliver high-quality, compliant, and operationally effective environments.
Construction Manager Roles:
- Develop work plans and overseeing performance of general contractors, and occasionally directly to trade subcontractors and/or vendors
- Oversee the work for compliance with schedule, budget, quality, safety, and overall conformance with the contract documents
- Project responsibility covers from concept (via Operations/Real Estate senior managers), design, construction, and operations (warranty & maintenance)
- Create contractor and vendor RFP documents (scope narratives, schedules, etc.), attend job walks and selection/award review meetings
- Establish and/or review contract documents and manage procurement, pre-bid conferences, and evaluations
- Coordinate activities with other Rivian staff, departments, and public agencies
- Resolve field construction problems in coordination with engineering staff, third parties, and other agencies as necessary
- Chair progress meetings, complete status reports, and deliver presentations, as required
- Recommend policy and procedure improvements
- Assist in negotiating with contractors regarding changes to design, construction work scope, and schedules
- Support a quality audit program, oversee contractor corrective actions, and ensure a quality project conforming to plans and specifications
- Monitor and/or resolve claims, suggest ways to mitigate impacts, and develop workarounds
- Support Rivian safety vision and comply with all safety rules, policies, and procedures
- Lead projects “the Rivian way,” providing professional influence on the work exemplifying respect, leadership, commitment, vision and teamwork.
Construction Manager Abilities, Knowledge and Requirements:
- Ability to effectively solve problems and conflicts
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and provide leadership in the execution of complex, fast-paced and/or unorthodox construction projects
- Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of engineering
- Knowledge of design-build project delivery methodology
- Ability to manage multiple project and issues effectively
- Ability to support and provide “customer service mentality” for multiple internal stakeholders effectively
- Ability to assess the operational effectiveness of contractors
- Possesses written and oral communication skills to support decisions and recommendations
- Conduct meetings and provide effective leadership to project team members
- Develop and manage budgets within established parameters
- Ability to analyze and interpret technical materials accurately and effectively
- Effective in making objective decisions
- Knowledge of engineering drawings and specifications
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with construction contractors, vendors, and consultants
- Demonstrated analytical skills
14. The Construction Materials Technician performs construction materials testing, sampling, and field inspections across laboratory and project site environments to support quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and timely project execution.
Construction Materials Technician Functions:
- Responsible to conduct field or laboratory testing, sampling, or inspection services.
- Contacts dispatcher/coordinator for priorities and deadlines both in the field and laboratory
- Meets with contractor's supervisors, architect's representatives or other project leaders on project sites to discuss and coordinate testing, sampling, or inspection of construction materials or construction procedures
- Insures the safe utilization, storage and maintenance of all nuclear gauges
- Updates supervisor and dispatcher on progress and delays on every project
- Insures safe usage and maintenance of individually assigned company vehicle and field equipment
- Meets established project deadlines
- Submits accurate and complete inspection reports on a daily basis
- Other duties as assigned by Direct Report
Construction Materials Technician Requirements:
- High school or GED certification
- Utilize hand tools such as sledge hammers, shovels and picks
- Possess valid Texas driver's license and meet company's auto insurability requirements
- Oral and written skills to communicate problems, status of work, daily reports, etc.
- Math skills to analyze sample results
- Heavy lifting (45+ lbs.)
- Ability to work outside and work on equipment
- Ability to read and understand instructions, labels, reports, etc.
- Completion of Troxler Manufacturing or equal radiation safety course to utilize nuclear gauges within 6 months of employment.
- ACI Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
- Ability to travel to project sites and maneuver over rough and uneven terrain
- Presents a professional appearance to best represent the company
- Ability to comply with all attendance and tardy requirements as per company policy.
15. The Construction Project Manager leads complex construction projects across planning, budgeting, design coordination, and execution to deliver compliant, high-quality facilities on schedule and within budget.
Construction Project Manager Functions:
- Responsible for all phases (planning, scheduling and managing) of the design and construction process for a construction or refurbishment project generally in the range of $25 million to $50 million in cumulative budget responsibility.
- Secures management support for project scopes budgets, and goals.
- Negotiates with local and state jurisdictions.
- Defines project parameters in terms of time, money, physical objectives and outside constraints.
- Develops and manages a project team comprised of facility administration, project coordinators, general contractors and contracted consultants responsible for developing project scope, budget and schedule.
- Leads team in establishing scope, budget and schedule, and maintains such commitments through design, construction, and close-out processes.
- Supervises on-site Design and Construction teams, communicating goals and project status with facility leadership.
- Evaluates and provides guidance during all planning stages of medical and regional facilities including making economic comparisons of development schemes, recommending options in conformance to master plan.
- Negotiates fees and business decisions for contracts with professional contractors.
- Reviews and approves consultant and contractor invoices, and approves change orders to contract documents.
- Ensures Facilities Services goals for client service are continuously met through the design and construction process.
- Ensures that projects are completed in compliance with Kaiser standards for quality/functionality and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Leads and manages timely procurement for all permits required by regulatory authorities.
Construction Project Manager Experience and Knowledge:
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in design, construction or project management.
- Bachelor's degree or certification in architecture, engineering, construction or project management or related field.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
- Experience in design and construction activities for hospital and medical office buildings.
- Knowledgeable in principles of architecture, engineering, and construction.
- Good understanding of Federal, State and local laws and regulations related to real estate and land development and health facility projects; local entitlement and permitting processes, to include compliance with DEQA.
- Specific knowledge of OSHPD (in California) and similar regulatory agencies practices/ policies/ procedures in other states.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Professional license/registration/certification preferred.
16. The Construction Manager oversees construction execution, contract administration, stakeholder coordination, and field operations to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to established quality and safety standards.
Construction Manager Responsibilities:
- Manage contract administration including; budget, risk management, change process (change orders and contract modifications), quality assurance, scope, schedule monitoring, payment requisitions, submittal & RFI processes and prepare project closeout documents.
- Keep all stakeholders informed throughout the entire project. Report work progress and budget matters to clients.
- Perform risk mitigation activities and follow site safety plans.
- Facilitate and lead project meetings while documenting for project team.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contracted personnel.
- Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems.
- Review contractors schedule and provide comments.
- Coordinate, implement and execute all project documents and procedures in a project administration database.
- Review and answer minor submittals and RFI's while obtaining subject matter expert reviews on others as necessary.
- Understand project site logistics, specifications, geotechnical report, drawings, environmental studies, Erosion & Sedimentation Control plans, building codes, licensing requirements.
- Work in construction field office, manage and assign tasks to direct reports including administration operations and resident project representation.
- Participate and assist in hiring team members including; interviewing, annual performance reviews and discipline.
- Oversee site representatives monitoring quality and be able to conduct quality assurance inspections.
- Resolve a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
Construction Manager Knowledge and Qualifications:
- Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
- Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of client systems, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of standard operations, policies and procedures of a firm, preferably within the A/E industry.
- Advanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles, practices and techniques.
- Ability to operate office equipment such as personal computers, calculators, and copiers.
- Skill in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
- Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail.
- Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to work independently on multiple tasks without immediate and constant supervision.
17. The Construction Supervisor leads safe and efficient heavy equipment operations across field execution, equipment oversight, and crew coordination to support successful project delivery in demanding construction environments.
Construction Supervisor Duties:
- Be responsible for the maintenance and inspection of provided equipment
- Follow instructions from supervision on site and carry out tasks as instructed with safety in mind
- Complete heavy equipment operations in a variety of weather conditions
- Operate equipment in a professional and safe manner - Operators will be required to complete a competency test for knowledge of equipment, inspection, maintenance and operation
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless service
- Must be willing to travel to project sites that may include out of town projects. (90% travel)
Construction Supervisor Requirements:
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform routine maintenance (inspections, greasing, fueling)
- Strong ability to learn quickly, analyze information, and problem solve
- Be able to take instructions from supervision on site and carry out tasks as instructed unsupervised with safety in mind
- Must be proficient at operating Heavy Equipment (Excavator, Bulldozer) to complete a variety of tasks (bulk excavation, loading trucks, fine grade work, trenching, backfilling, and etc.)
- A willingness to occasionally work long hours, atypical hours or weekends
- 6 years of experience operating heavy equipment
- 40 hour HAZWOPER certified
- Supervisory experience
- 30 hour OSHA certified
18. The Construction Technician supports safe and compliant pipeline construction operations across field execution, materials coordination, documentation, and project support to ensure efficient project delivery and operational reliability.
Construction Technician Roles:
- Ship, receive, and unload materials for projects
- Operate power tools such as drills, grinders, torches, etc.
- Gather MTR’s for all materials that are applicable to a project
- Perform red line reviews/FMR’s and work with internal/external engineering as needed
- Assist with ordering of welding consumables
- Order and manage inventory of coating materials
- Operate equipment that is necessary to off-load trucks
- Oversee small equipment certification logs and ensure compliance
- Catalog and complete project record binders for all projects
- Assist crew leader and associate with obtaining documentation, op quals, and procedures
- Assist crew on constructability reviews, safety aspects, and compliance for projects
- Cross train with project planner and fill-in as needed to support program
- Assist planner on information gathering for quotations and other engineering data as needed
- Other tasks as required
Construction Technician Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of work experience in a mechanical related environment
- Valid CDL license or ability to obtain license
- Pipeline or construction industry experience
- Computer proficiency to include experience with SAP
- Have and maintain a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred) and safe driving record
- Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
- Be subject to call out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and extended workdays and/or workweeks for emergency response purposes
- Frequent travel to other company locations to support construction activities, which will involve overnight stays away from home
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