Construction Manager - CSA Group, Architects and Engineers

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CSA provides the ideal place for you to develop or start your career in a fast-paced, diverse environment. At CSA Group, one of our guiding principles is to treat people with respect, and we appreciate diversity in their backgrounds, experiences and opinions. If you think you have what it takes to be an industry leader, send us your resume.

Our Success

For more than 65 years, CSA Group has contributed to developing stronger, more resilient facility and infrastructure solutions. Our experience brings plenty of opportunities for you to expand your skill set, challenge yourself, and make an impact.

Our Commitment

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

CSA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace, celebrate, and respect the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds that each employee brings to our workplace. We provide an environment of trust, safety and opportunity to create a sense of belonging, value, and support, where each employee is empowered to reach their full potential.

Social Commitments

One of CSA Group’s most important Guiding Principles is our commitment to contribute to the industries we serve and the communities we live in. This translates into active involvement in a variety of activities and organizations, which provide many opportunities for education and growth for our employees.

Responsibilities

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Process and review submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs) from the contractor throughout the pre-construction and construction phase.
• Maintain and store all Project documentation in electronic fashion per MTA C&D LIRR BU’s established Records Management procedure.
• Prepare daily progress/inspection reports, meeting minutes, photographic documentation and other Project-related documents as required.
• Ensure the contractor satisfies quality assurance requirements and design specifications are met.
• Perform quality control procedures and schedule/coordinate special inspections.
• Ensure the contractor adheres to the requirements of Safe Work Plan and Security Plan.
• Evaluate construction schedules to ensure work is performed in accordance with contract requirements.
• Validate and monitor third-party contractor invoices for payments.
• Assess critical path activities and coordinate between third-party contractors, LIRR BU forces, and utility companies.
• Escalate concerns, events, and problems to the MTA C&D designated Project Manager, when necessary.
• Escalate concerns related to standard engineering and design practices to appropriate MTA Personnel and proactively execute solutions.
• Review shop drawings, coordinate design reviews, and arrange meetings as required with Long Island Railroad Engineering, MTA C&D, LIRR BU, and other Long Island Railroad involved departments/divisions.
• Attend in-person and virtual meetings, as requested, with the assigned construction contractor and MTA C&D. Meeting locations will be identified based on need.
• Attend Project meetings at the Hillside Support Facility offices in Hollis, NY and/or other locations at the Project CEO’s discretion.
• Maintain Roadway Worker Protection training throughout the course of the project.
• Ensure stairs and ramps are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Coordinate and monitor Art for Transit efforts.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience managing design and construction.
• A Certified Construction Manager certificate.
• Demonstrated coordination, communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various types of railroad operations.
• Significant experience applying railroad engineering specifications and standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Roadway worker safety regulations and industry safety standards (i.e. OSHA).
• Proficient with the Microsoft Suite of products such as Excel, Access, Asite Word.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Training.

It is CSA policy to hire, train, promote, compensate, transfer and administer all employment practices without unlawfully discriminating on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), race, age, creed (religion), color, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.