Construction Oversight Manager, Civil, Earthwork and Structures-JC

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Ardmore Roderick is a full‑service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.

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We are seeking a new Construction Oversight Manager, Civil, Earthwork and Structures to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Construction Oversight Manager, Civil, Earthwork and Structures
, you will join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever‑evolving project needs. This opportunity will be located at our Program Management Office in Chicago and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.

• Oversight of civil and bridge construction scope, schedule reviews, and change management with the goal of producing a functional viable installation to the required quality
• Manage each stage of the project to ensure that all Construction Manager (CM) and General Contractor (GC) contractual commitments are met on time
• Review all contract documents to confirm CM and GC project deliverables and necessary resources required for project execution are provided through contract completion
• Analyze work plans, and schedules submitted for construction stages and provide comments and recommendations for consideration
• Attend and participate in regular progress and coordination meetings internal to the project team as well as client facing meetings to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns
• Maintain a good understanding of the project to identify scope creep and ensure the change management process is initiated when required
• When scope changes occur, monitor and assist CM in negotiating solutions with the GC to ensure outcomes meet client expectations and contractual obligations
• Ensure that the CM provides timely internal and external documentation and communication throughout all project phases, including developing and maintaining meeting minutes, progress records and follow‑up on action items
• Ensure that all project close‑out documents are submitted and forwarded to appropriate parties upon completion of the project

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture or other relevant area of study
• 6 years of relevant experience in transit and rail projects using Design‑Build (DB) or Design‑Bid‑Build (DBB) project delivery methods
• Relevant construction experience to include contract management, site observation and interaction and influence with multidiscipline stakeholders and team participants
• Proficient in project website software such as Trimble Unity Construct, Procore, Bluebeam or other software packages
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Have a team player mindset with the ability to communicate proficiently in written and verbal forms
• Have good to great organizational skills

• Advanced degree(s)
• CCM or PMP certification
• Professional Engineer license
• 10 years or more of relevant experience in US based public rail and transit industry
• Known to public transit clients in Chicago, IL (i.e. Chicago Transit Authority and Metra)
• Experience in rail vehicle maintenance facilities including technical reviews
• Knowledge of O&M environments within transit agencies
• Familiar with other disciplines typically requiring coordination with project design and installation such as Architectural, Structural, Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical
• Familiar with non‑technical disciplines typically requiring support within projects such as procurement, security and safety assurance, quality management and others
• Able to work with minimum supervision and possesses strong problem identification and resolution skills

• We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401K, Paid Maternity Leave,…