Construction Management
To be successful in this position you will bring: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management (with a focus on infrastructure projects), or related field and at least 5 years of work experience, with 7 to 9 years preferred. At least 3 years of experience shall be serving as a project leader with direct responsibility of at least $10M of scope and direct experience on: Providing project management and leadership on delivering major electrical, mechanical and civil infrastructure scope of mission critical projects with complex engineering design, extensive interfaces, and restricted construction work windows. Delivering construction projects using design-build, design-bid-build and CM/GC methods. Overseeing single contract procurement of over $10M, from the sources sought phase to RFP development, vendor selection and contract negotiations, contract award and vendor performance management, change control, and contract closeout phases. Utilizing Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, SharePoint or other software to enhance collaboration during design review, control and streamline design and construction processes, and reduce construction conflicts and schedule uncertainty. Utilizing AACE estimate classifications, design maturity and risk assessments to develop cost and schedule contingency Highly effective written and oral communication skills to address a wide variety of audiences and be able to convey complex technical information and project objectives to various audiences, including: clients or owner’s representative, Authority Have Jurisdiction (AHJ), construction contractors, architects and engineers and financial and contracting personnel. Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships, balance customer expectations with project reality, and successfully guide decision-making to achieve project goals and deadlines. Strong commitment to improving construction quality and safety by investing in front end planning, applying safety by design principles, embracing peer review processes and actively sharing and applying lessons learned. A can-do spirit and demonstrate resilience, respect, and practical problem-solving skills under stressful and uncertain situations. Demonstrate a passion for doing it right the first time. In addition, preferred requirements include: A Master’s degree or MBA a plus. Working knowledge in implementing project management practices required by DOE Order 413.3 Program and Project Management for Acquisition of Capital Assets, to include project planning, budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, risk management, and performance management. Manage project finances and plan strategic fiscal spending. Establish technical and administrative controls and monitoring to ensure the project is executed within the approved cost, schedule, and technical scope. Balance the demand for project quality, scope, schedule, and cost. Experience with Earned Value Management Systems in a project and/or construction environment. Experience with managing multi-year public-funded construction projects that are subject to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Knowledge of California Building Codes, electrical and mechanical design standards, local environmental standards and practices and industrial and construction safety standards Familiarity with design and construction of high voltage and medium voltage electrical transmission and distribution system as well as electrical SCADA systems. Familiarity with sustainable design and construction approaches to reduce project’s carbon footprint Certifications and Licenses: Must have valid driver’s license. This position will require driving a personal or laboratory vehicle to/from and safely on a construction work site. Professional Engineer (PE) license, or Registered Architect (RA) preferred Project Management (PMI), Project Management Professional (PMP) a plus
