Facilities Construction Manager - Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 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 #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: JMT is seeking an experienced Construction Manager willing to work in Charles County, MD, and one that is capable of performing construction management duties. The construction projects will include water and wastewater facilities, as well as water utility work. The CM will primarily provide construction project oversite to ensure quality field work and basic construction management responsibilities.

Compensation for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education and certifications.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP)  and this position is eligible for participation in JMT’s Health and Welfare benefits program.

Essential skills and responsibilities

• Maintain excellent relationships with clients and contractors
• Manage and coordinate inspection staff
• Review and approve the contractor’s monthly payment requests
• Review and approve cost proposals for change order work
• Conduct project meetings and prepare meeting minutes
• Coordinate the project activities with Plant operations to minimize operational impacts
• Maintain correspondence with client representative as needed to keep client informed of project details
• Interpret construction plans, specifications, requests for information (RFIs), submittals/shop drawings, and industry standard codes
• Evaluate field work to ensure compliance with project specific requirements and industry standard practices

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic. Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Knowledgeable in construction testing, inspection and commissioning requirements

• 10 years of experience in construction inspection and/or construction management
• 5 years of experience on water/wastewater construction projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience using Electronic Project Management Programs

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architectural or a related field from an accredited engineering, construction management or architectural program
• Knowledgeable with CPM scheduling.  Experienced with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• OSHA Certified
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Experience working with governmental agencies at the federal, city, county and state levels

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment.  Office to field time is approximately 30% to 70% 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.

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.