Senior Construction Manager

*Relocation to the Seattle area required for this role. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking experienced Senior Construction Managers to join our expanding team in Seattle Metropolitan area. As the Senior Construction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing our current major infrastructure projects with solid construction schedules from 3 to 7 years long. The Senior Construction Manager is responsible for managing KJ field scope of services and sets the standards for monitoring construction cost, schedule, quality, and KJ staff’s safety. KJ will assist you in relocation costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the day-to-day team leader for the project.
• Foster daily interactions with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors, and relevant authorities.
• Prepare and/or review meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
• Conduct regular meetings with field office staff to address and resolve project-related matters.
• Facilitate the fair yet firm resolution of all project issues.
• Ensure the project aligns with approved plans, specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate and oversee sub-consultants.
• Direct the field services and reviews Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, Field Memorandum, Clarifications, Request for Quotes (RFQs), Change Orders (COs), Work Directive Changes (WDCs), monthly progress payments and recommendations prepared by others, Contractor prepared construction schedules, and documentation control performed by the field staff. Monitor development and distribute timely meeting agendas and minutes.
• Take responsibility for safety monitoring and mentoring of team members.
• Maintain a current copy of the agreement with the client and all change orders.
• Oversee accounting project management tasks, including the review and approval of employee timesheets, project status reports, monthly billing draft statements, aging reports, and more.
• Cultivate a strong relationship with the client, including regular communication regarding construction and contract-related matters.
• Prepare and distribute owner-required project reports.
• Attend and, when necessary, represent the owner at public meetings.
• Actively engage in mentoring and facilitating the growth of employees by reviewing their work products for quality assurance.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and in written documentation, to ensure accuracy, relevance, and attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• 10-20 years of relevant experience managing all aspects of construction projects, from concept to close-out, in the water, wastewater, and stormwater industry.
• Professional engineering (PE) is not required but is a plus.
• Certifications such as CCM or PMP are a plus.
• Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, SharePoint, and Unifier is a plus.
• Ability to travel to KJ offices and project sites required.
• Familiarity with materials, means, methods, tools, and contractual obligations involved in the construction or repair of various physical assets, including water and wastewater and process equipment installations.
• Knowledge of building codes, technical requirements of construction, and current project delivery methodologies.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate in a timely manner to various project parties, including designers, owners, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction.

This position requires full-time on-site and off-site presence, Monday through Friday. Must be able to work in a construction environment with limited amenities.

Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $130,000 to $180,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, seniority, and familiarity with water/wastewater facilities.

This position is eligible for performance and incentive compensation.

Benefits summary: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.

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