What We're Looking For

Provides technical and engineering support to Project Management and Construction Management.

Primary Focus Will Include:

• Reports to the Project Manager

• The Deputy Project Manager is a project leadership position

• Frequent interactions with the contractor, project management team (PMT), general engineering consultant (GEC), and client (GDOT)

• Work location will be in a field office provided by GDOT

• Responsible to support the Project Manager in the administration of design-build projects ranging in size from $150M to $2.0B in metro Atlanta, Georgia.

• Coordinates daily activities within the GDOT PMT for the timely resolution of technical and construction field activities.

• Oversees and manages the review of design and construction submittals for contract conformance.

• Responsible to oversee and manage administrative work submittals to assure timely review and approval

• Responsible for the monthly review and recommendation for approval of the contractor’s monthly pay request

• Assist Project Manager and Commercial Business Lead (CBL) in assessing project change including owner directed and contractor initiated change requests

• Assist Project Manager and CBL in managing project risk by developing, monitoring, implementing, and documenting risk management plans and strategies

• Responsible to oversee and manage project auditing (process and end product) of both the contractor’s performance as well as the GDOT oversight team.

• Develop audit checklists

• Conduct pre-audit meetings with auditors and auditees

• Conduct and document performance; audits confirming contract requirements and management plan commitments are followed

• Conduct audit closeout meetings to review findings, discuss action items, and next steps

• Develop audit finding reports documenting findings, trends, opportunities for improvement, corrective and preventative actions required to assure continuous improvement

• Under the direction of the Project Manager, manages the deployment of project resources to ensure GDOT contract obligations are satisfied and work is performed efficiently.

• Assist the Project Manager in the resolution of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs)

• Assist the Project Manager in project partnering and dispute resolution

• Monitor and oversee utility and right-of-way activities

• Oversee and monitor construction field activities

• Gatekeeper for distribution of incoming project correspondence to ensure tasks are properly assigned to the appropriate discipline and completed.

• Responsible to oversee the management and ongoing compliance of oversight obligations specifically in document control, communications, capturing and documenting the project record

• Document and report on status and progress of the work.

• Interact, coordinate, and public presentations of project information with project stakeholders.

• Manages the compilation, documentation, and incorporation of project lessons learned.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or Construction Management6 years project/construction management experienceIn lieu of education, Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

• Georgia PE certification

• Heavy highway construction experience

• Design-build experience

• GDOT experience

• Basic understanding of GDOT’s Private Public Partnership (P3) quality oversight model

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent computer skills (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

• Understanding of project design and constructability

• Understanding of project management tools (eBuilder/SharePoint) desired

• Understanding of project scheduling and interpretation

What You'll Need

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for gross revenue of <$1M.

• Responsible for coordinating between Contractor and Architect in the timely resolution of technical field issues. Coordinates with Architects and Engineers for timely and accurate responses to requests for information.

• Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications. Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.

• Confirms merit of change order request, develops estimates, negotiates costs and writes change orders.

• Coordinates with surveying, testing and inspection staff.

• Oversees staff in the maintenance and distribution of current contract plans and specifications.

• Confirms contractor’s maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payment to the Contractor.

• Accountable for handling specific design aspects on projects appropriate to his/her discipline field.

• Coordinates efforts of assigned design team to ensure completeness of accuracy of design effort.

• Serves as technical liaison with client on project efforts.

• Provides cost control on projects and quality control within discipline.

• Ensures completeness and accuracy of design team work.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

• 8 years project/construction management experience

• In lieu of education, Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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About Us

For more than a century, HNTB has helped deliver infrastructure solutions that best meet the unique needs of our clients. With client relationships spanning decades, we understand infrastructure life cycles and have the perspective to solve technical challenges with clarity and imagination. We are far more than a design firm. We see and help address far-reaching issues of financing, legislation, design, construction, community outreach and ongoing operations. As employee-owners committed to the highest levels of performance, we enable clients to achieve their goals and inspiring visions.

Just like we are committed to delivering for our clients, HNTB is also committed to delivering for you by offering benefits to protect the health of you and your family, help you balance family and career, and build your savings for retirement. Learn more by visiting HNTB Total Rewards.

HNTB is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer .

HNTB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry level positions.

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