Resident Project Representative​/Construction Manager Detroit, MI

Resident Project Representative / Construction Manager

Brown and Caldwell's Detroit, MI office has a full-time opportunity for a Resident Project Representative/Construction Manager to join our growing team. This position is responsible for representing Brown and Caldwell and our clients on construction projects. This requires coordination with representatives from clients, regulatory agencies, construction managers, and contractors.

The successful candidate will need to be able to understand and interpret design documents (technical specifications, construction drawings, etc.), produce daily field documentation such as reports, facilitate progress meetings, be able to communicate with the design team, review pay applications, conduct and document field changes to the design documents, work closely with a diverse, multidisciplinary project team, manage change, be able to perform field work such as construction oversight, and interface with the BC design team, field crews, and clients as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct quality control and assurance inspections and report on findings.
• Coordinate and oversee non-conformance reporting and closeout.
• Coordinate contractor or subcontractor activities and ensure adherence to project plans.
• Define project scopes and objectives.
• Monitor project progress and provide detailed reports to stakeholders.
• Monitor project schedules and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Assist with complex RFIs and provide accurate responses.
• Implement change management processes and communicate changes effectively.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordination of health and safety requirements to ensure the project meets company safety requirements.
• Oversee contractor or subcontractor punch list activities to meet project closeout requirements.
• Reporting of subcontractor and vendor budget performance and change management.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Mentorship:

• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills and

Competencies:

• Proficient in construction management and project management techniques and practices.
• Strong skills in managing contractor or subcontractor activities, monitoring progress, and managing schedules.
• Excellent understanding of scope definition and ability to manage changes effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of contracts.
• Ability to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.

Experience:

• Typically, a minimum of 5 years of related work experience in construction management or related field.

Preferred

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of related experience preparing design packages and performing construction oversight, construction inspection, and facility start-up
• Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible, professional experience in the design and construction administration of municipal infrastructure water and wastewater facilities
• Thorough working knowledge of the civil, structural, architectural, process and building mechanical and electrical construction and demolition practices involved with major public works project.
• Experience leading and/or assist with commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems/equipment or facilities for turning over to the owner's personnel.
• Preparing effective and accurate records/documents and all project, permit, and contract closeout documentation.
• Experience conducting daily field investigations, which includes preparing, performing, and/or overseeing the preparation of daily reports and photo documentation of observation of contractor's construction activities at multiple construction sites.
• Ability to access/enter confined space areas to complete necessary inspections of contractor's work
• Ability to remain alert and vigilant while working around construction equipment and be able to walk swiftly for a short distance to clear an area where a potential hazard is identified.
• Ability to climb and/or descend stairs (2-3 flights), ladders (up to 24 feet typically), or via…