Construction Manager - - School Construction k-12
US-NY-New York
GFT
Req #: 12834
Type: Full-Time
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Responsibilities: GFT is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Construction Services Team in New York, NY to work on school construction projects. This role requiring regular attendance in New York, NY office. At GFT, we're not just engineering the future; we're meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. What you'll be challenged to do: As a Construction Manager you will ensure the quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors, et al. Makes decisions and takes action in a timely manner to expedite the timely completion of the construction process. Corrects mistakes and errors in design and construction before they can be extensively incorporated into the project or as early in the construction process as possible. Responsibilities are varied and include coordinative, problem solving, and managerial functions for these projects. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: * Makes decisions on phasing and scheduling of projects. Prepares and/or ensures preparation of schedules for planning, design and construction * Monitors schedules and takes appropriate actions to ensure that project is completed on schedule and within approved cost limitations * Provides ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers and the client on project issues * Participates in the development and issuance of project procedures and policies; reviews and makes recommendations on procedures and policies * Resolves issues and problems raised in field reports made by architects and construction management staff * Works with architect/engineer of record regarding change orders, interpretation of contract documents, shop drawing submittals/approvals and other technical matters as required to ensure a structurally sound, code compliant and aesthetic facility * Issues field memoranda or directives to contractors to enforce contract compliance * Uses independent judgement to make on-site decisions * Reviews contractors' claims or disputed work and advises senior management as to appropriate action. * Visits various job sites as required in the performance of the above duties * Performs other related tasks Qualifications: What you'll bring to our firm: * Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture or construction related field; and * 10+ years of full time experience as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design related fields. * Shall have oral and written communication that is clear and concise. * Understanding of contract documents such as specifications and drawings. * The ability to address issues as they arise and solve problems. * Must be organized and able to manage logistics of multiple projects concurrently. * Shall have experience in new, rehab and modernization construction projects * A driver's license valid in New York State Compensation: The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $115,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits: * Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. * Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. * Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. * Tuition reimbursement for continued education. * Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations * Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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