Construction Manager – School Construction k-12

Overview

Construction Manager – School Construction k-12 role at GFT
, based in New York, NY. This role requires regular attendance in the New York, NY office.

GFT is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Construction Services Team in New York, NY to work on school construction projects.

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, and other stakeholders. Make decisions and take action in a timely manner to expedite the construction process. Correct mistakes and errors in design and construction early to prevent extensive incorporation into the project. Responsibilities are varied and include coordinative, problem solving, and managerial functions for these projects.

• 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 projects are 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 to ensure a structurally sound, code‑compliant and aesthetic facility
• Issues field memoranda or directives to contractors to enforce contract compliance
• Uses independent judgment 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

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture or construction related field
• 10+ years of full-time experience as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design related fields
• Oral and written communication that is clear and concise
• Understanding of contract documents such as specifications and drawings
• Ability to address issues as they arise and solve problems
• Must be organized and able to manage logistics of multiple projects concurrently
• Experience in new, rehab and modernization construction projects
• A driver’s license valid in New York State

The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $115,000
. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• 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

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships. GFT is the Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

New York, NY

Full-Time

$95,000 - $115,000 (salary dependent upon experience and geographic location)