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Environmental Construction Manager

Buffalo, VA 14201

Posted: 05/09/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Construction Management Job Number: 615643 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Our client is looking for a proven Environmental Construction Manager to be apart of a substantial remediation project. This position is responsible for engineering technical support and construction management for operations and oversight.  Individual must be able to manage contractors and subcontractors in accordance with construction designs, plans and specifications. Must have the ability to ensure that the project is being completed in accordance with project guidelines, design details, specifications, schedule, and within budget constraints. Individual will work directly with Contractors and Client for successful project completion. 

Primary Responsibilities:
The Onsite Construction Manager should have experience in remedial construction planning/scheduling/delivery of a variety of remediation techniques, including soil excavation, sediment remediation (dredging), stream/wetland restoration and general site restoration. 
Primary responsibilities include: 
  • Primary field contact with remediation contractors/subcontractors
  • Ensure all work activities are in accordance with the approved Work Plans and in accordance with applicable specifications and drawings.
  • Support management, coordination between Owner, Contractor and GEI Subcontractors.
  • Lead and participate in daily meeting(s) with site contractors.
  • Review construction phase submittals.
  • Daily (or as needed) communication with the project team to discuss construction progress/schedule/issues.
  • Track construction progress and schedules.
  • Review Contractor’s pay requests.
  • Prepare and document weekly agendas, run project meetings, issue meeting minutes
  • Prepare daily and weekly reports.
  • Coordinate site activities between contractors and local stake holders (Village of Middleport, regulatory agencies, property owners, etc.), and participate in meetings as necessary.
  • Review changes in scope and Contractor requests for change.
  • Address technical issues associated with unforeseen or differing site conditions.
  • Monitor Contractor’s work for safety and quality.
  • Review Contractor daily reports for completeness and accuracy.
  • Maintain project recordkeeping onsite or via Procore (daily/weekly reports, waste tracking, photographs, analytical testing results, air monitoring, punch list).
  • Responsible for overall field safety including GEI personnel, contractors and other onsite personnel.
  • Oversight of project closeout activities including final inspections, completion of punch lists, preparation of record drawings and construction completion reports.
  • Assist with preparation and review of design cost estimates.
Minimum Qualifications
  • BS in Construction Management or Environmental/Civil Engineering or Associates degree and equivalent experience.  
  • E.I.T., P.E., or CCM is desirable but not required
  • 5-15 years of previous professional experience in an environmental construction remediation- related field; familiarity with environmental regulations
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, and estimating and scheduling software.
  • Candidates should be prepared to work in inclement conditions.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Physically able to perform construction site inspections.
  • 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and current 8-hour refresher
  • 8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor’s Training
  • 30-hour Construction OSHA Safety Training
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license. 

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.