Construction Manager / Owners Representative

Job Summary The Construction Manager (CM) is responsible for managing the entirety of the Owner's planning, procurement, design, construction, supplemental services, and project closeout processes for repair and New Construction projects. The CM performs a broad range of tasks with the focus of keeping projects on schedule and on budget. The CM produces accurate and timely reports on the project development and execution for all relevant parties. The CM serves as the Owner's representative working on behalf of the owner coordinating all parties to ensure the successful completion of each project. The CM provides detailed and timely reports on progress and status of the project. The CM also provides expert advice and assistance on complex project execution issues, coordinate their resolution, and perform other assignments as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSILBILITIES

Reviews and approves procurement packages for design and supplemental professional services and ensures the procurement department has all required documentation.

Facilitates pre-bid meetings

Attends bid openings

Reviews Architecture / Engineering (A / E) bid tabulations, and coordinates the resolution of any issues

Reviews all A / E consultant payment applications for acceptability

Reviews and revises the design scopes

Works with the Owner to review scope of work changes

Assists the Owner in the evaluation of scope changes

Coordinates with A / E during document preparation

Reviews and assists in cost estimates

Reviews preliminary and final plans and specifications, coordinating any needed revisions

Makes routine site visits with the A / E and contractor to evaluate progress, performance, and compliance

Maintains project schedules, including all program and project milestones

Evaluates change order proposals ( scope of work and costs) for changes or additions during the life of the project, reviewing for scope and reasonableness.

Manages project funding resources through the Owner's internal finance processes

Coordinates with grants managers frequently to ensure funding compliance

Assists the Owner in the review of the A / E, Schedule of Values, and proposed construction schedules

Reviews and approves / rejects contractor invoices

Prepares and maintains detailed project files, which are accessible to all necessary stakeholders

Coordinates all documents through Owner's documents control system ensuring complete files

Participates in the review and approval of Final Inspections of completed work

Assists in project closeout preparations

Reviews final as-builts records produced by the A / E for compliance and filing

Coordinates with all necessary third-party agencies (such as DOTD, USACE, utilities, etc.)

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