Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks

Construction Management Representative

Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in construction management roles such as CMR, Owner's Representative, or Superintendent.
  • Proficient in MS Excel and related cost estimating tools.
  • Strong leadership skills to manage project schedules, costs, and quality effectively.
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations with 30HR OSHA Safety card (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
  • Ability to collaborate well in a team environment.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based project management tools like Procore and Sharepoint.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
  • Oversee project schedules from start to finish.
  • Conduct job-site meetings to coordinate project activities.
  • Assess contractor performance to ensure adherence to project specifications.
  • Approve contractor invoices and requisitions on a monthly basis.
  • Manage change orders efficiently and control project costs.
  • Provide regular updates and reports on project progress and issues.

Benefits

  • Monthly allowance for living expenses including lodging, food, and travel.
  • Opportunity for extensive travel to diverse job sites across the U.S.
Full Job Description
Job Description

JMT's Facilities-CM team is seeking a Construction Management Representative (CMR) to be responsible for managing one or more of the following possible construction projects to include, but not limited to: building demolition, site restoration, building rehabilitation and/or new construction, utility work, paving, and waterfront construction. Candidate must be willing to travel to remote locations and work away from home for extended periods of time. A monthly allowance for living expenses (lodging, food, travel, etc.) will be included.

The successful CMR candidate shall be knowledgeable in construction practices including applicable building codes, applicable safety regulations (must have a minimum of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour construction safety training), cost breakdown estimating and negotiating, and technical writing. CMR shall also be computer literate and able to open and manipulate Oracle Primavera Project and Microsoft (MS) Project, Word and Excel.

This is a full-time opportunity. Salary for this position will be commensurate with education and experience.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Maintain excellent relationships with clients, facility occupants, architects/engineers, and contractors
  • Manage project schedule from inception to close out
  • Lead project job-site meetings
  • Review contractor work in place to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
  • Review and approve of contractor monthly requisitions and invoices
  • Efficient change order management and cost control
  • Report on project issues and providing status updates
  • Perform other duties as may be required


Required Skills

  • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective leadership for managing schedule, cost and quality
  • Ability to take charge and effectively manage contractors to meet project schedule
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations with 30HR OSHA Safety card (or can procure in 90 days)
  • The ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn in a team environment
  • Strong computer skills, experience w/ MS Windows Office, Primavera P6, etc.


Required Experience

  • Minimum five years of experience acting as a Construction Manager, Construction Management Representative, Owner's Representative or Construction Superintendent
  • Experience using MS Excel or related cost estimating software to develop Independent Cost Estimates for change order negotiations and ability to evaluate contractor provided construction CPM schedules, including logic and sequencing
  • Experience reviewing engineering designs, contractor shop drawings and/or vendor specifications and plans, or similar, to determine constructability and practicality of proposed work and adherence to established standards and requirements

Preferred Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architectural or Construction Management
  • Engineering in Training (EIT), Registered Profession Engineer (PE) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
  • Experience on federal government construction projects
  • Familiarity with federal policies and procedures
  • Experience with work on National Park Service projects
  • Experience using cloud based project management software such as Procore, Sharepoint, etc. to communicate construction progress and process documentation
  • Knowledge and experience working with federal Government Project Managers/CORs on project costs and budgets, processing change requests, requests for information, submittals, and field observation reports
  • Candidate is willing to travel to various possible locations within the United States.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment. Office to field time is approximately 25% to 75% 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. Travel required.

About Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) is an engineering and architecture firm that provides a range of services, including transportation planning and design, environmental engineering, construction management, and surveying. The company serves clients in the transportation, environmental, and construction industries, as well as government agencies and municipalities. JMT is headquartered in Sparks, Maryland, and has offices throughout the United States. The company was founded in 1971 and has grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the country. JMT is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of renewable energy sources and the implementation of green building practices.
Learn more about Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1971

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