Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 1,800 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #60 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Herndon Office is seeking a Construction Manager to be responsible for managing a renovation on a Transit Facility Project.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop Project Management Plans (PMP) for assigned projects
• Provide construction management oversight during all phases of the project
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, building occupants, architects/engineers, and contractors
• Manage and coordinate inspection staff
• Manage project schedule from inception to close out
• Oversee project control staff and review products such as schedules and cost estimates
• Run project job-site meetings
• Review contractor work in place to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
• Review and approve contractor monthly requisitions and invoices
• Perform Change Order Analysis and provide recommendations to client
• Efficient change order management and cost control
• Report on project issues and provide status updates
• Perform other duties as may be required

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective leadership skills for managing and mentoring field staff
• Ability to take charge and effectively manage contractors to meet project schedule
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations with 10HR OSHA Safety card
• The ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn in a team environment
• Ability to evaluate contractor provided construction CPM schedules, including logic and sequencing

• Experience with a heavy commuter rail such as Amtrak, MARC or VRE on facility and station projects
• Light Rail experience for Transit Agencies such as WMATA will also be considered
• Understanding of FRA requirements
• Minimum of ten years of construction experience serving as a Construction Manager, Construction Management Representative, Owner's Representative or Construction Superintendent
• Experience with renovation projects in federal courthouses involving high end finishes and building system repair and restoration that involved the active management, oversight and/or inspection of multiple construction trades and close coordination with the Government/Owner on construction issues
• Knowledge and experience working with Federal Government Project Managers/CORs on project costs and budgets, processing change requests, requests for information, submittals, and field observation reports
• Experience using SharePoint or related Government construction management software (ePM, ProjNet, etc.) to communicate construction progress and process documentation
• Experience using MS Excel or related cost estimating software to develop Independent Cost Estimates for change order negotiations
• Experience reviewing engineering designs, contractor shop drawings and/or vendor specifications and plans, or similar, to determine constructability and practicality of proposed work and adherence to established standards and requirements

Preferred Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
• Engineering in Training (EIT), Registered Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager, or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Previously trained in Rail Safety and Yard Operations
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour construction safety training
• Experience on Federal Courthouse Renovation projects
• Familiarity with GSA policies and procedures
• Project Controls Experience

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment. Office to field time is approximately 25% to 75% respectively. Field work requires climbing, walking and standing at a construction site and may be outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required. Travel required.

Job Competencies

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
• Building Relationships and Teamwork
• Client Focus
• Communication
• Job Proficiency
• Quality Service
• Results-Oriented

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.