Job Description

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Overview: Overview: The Construction Manager plays a pivotal role, overseeing day-to-day construction activities, ensuring compliance with construction documents, and coordinating all work impacting existing AirTrain operations. With a focus on safety, quality, and project success, the Construction Manager will be on-site from the agreement through final acceptance, resolving disputes and claims.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with at least 15 years of construction experience
• Experience as a project/construction manager on transit, rail, or airport design-build projects (capital construction cost ≥ $100 million)
• Professional engineering, architecture licensing, or construction-related certification preferred
• Electrical engineering degree preferred
• Knowledge of power distribution with rail transportation

Responsibilities:

• Manage scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality of rail transit projects
• Coordinate engineering and inspection services and maintain client and subcontractor relationships
• Review design documents, perform constructability reviews, and ensure compliance with regulations
• Oversee and manage project teams
• Interface with owner management teams, labor resources, and act as owners-representative.
• Review schedules and estimates for accuracy
• Participate in change order negotiations, including scope creation and independent estimates.
• Coordinate and execute contractor access and protection requests
• Chair meetings; lead project presentations, and review meeting minutes
• Review proposals, invoices, requisitions, and purchase orders
• Visit the project site as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in planning, scheduling, and project control functions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and present scheduled products independently
• Experience on major lump sum projects with a direct-hire construction strategy
• Familiarity with PANYNJ Projects
• Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Must pass PANYNJ background check and badging
• Must be able to commute to EWR Airport

If you meet these requirements and are ready for a challenging and rewarding role, we invite you to apply. Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of transportation and construction.

Our benefits include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Comprehensive health coverage to ensure employees and their families receive quality healthcare protection.

401(k) Retirement Plan

Competitive retirement savings program with up to 4% company matching, helping employees build long-term financial stability.

Flexible Work Schedule

Empowering employees with the ability to balance work and personal life through adaptable working hours and potential remote work options.

Additional Insurance Benefits

Life insurance to provide financial protection for employees' loved ones

Pet insurance to support employees' furry family members

Paid Time Off

Flexible time off to promote work-life balance and employee wellness

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