Construction apprentice Jobs in Providence, RI

Construction Manager

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is looking for a motivated and experienced individual with a Field Engineering, Environmental Remediation, or Construction Management background to join our growing construction management practice in Providence, Rhode Island. GZA's Construction Management practice is focused on providing comprehensive project management and oversight using a variety of project delivery systems. Our projects are primarily associated with environmental remediation and site civil construction and may include demolition and renovation of commercial/industrial facilities that contain regulated material. In addition to supporting the field management of construction/remediation projects, our Construction Managers are responsible for procuring qualified contractors/subcontractors, scheduling, estimating, understanding applicable regulations, executing health/safety procedures, and providing on-site management and oversight. Construction Managers are also responsible for coordinating with the project team for the review of technical submittals and development of responses to requests for clarification.

Experienced personnel in GZA's Construction Management discipline take on site supervisor positions and work directly with other GZA employees, other engineering firms, a variety of specialty contractors and subcontractors, and directly interface with the client.

Candidates Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and/or understand and comply with the Health and Safety procedures established for each project.
• Assist with pre-construction phase tasks such as reviewing and/or developing project-specific plans, developing budget estimates and schedules, and pre-qualifying and procuring subcontractors.
• Review, coordinate, and track budgets, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Understand construction operations and interface with engineers to develop solutions to design issues.
• Schedule and manage contractors and/or subcontractors to verify compliance with codes, standards, and the contract documents.
• Provide on-site construction management throughout the construction phase of projects. Communicate daily with senior GZA project personnel the project status and progress.
• Obtain, review, and generate record documents as project needs dictate.
• Participate and/or lead weekly jobsite meetings.
• Assist with preparation of project closeout reports and deliverables.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Remediation, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or other applicable studies.
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in similar role as:
• A Construction Manager or Field Engineer overseeing site or heavy civil construction, environmental remediation, waterfront development/restoration, demolition, and limited vertical construction work; and/or
• Excellent management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Understand the roles of CM as Agent and CM at Risk.
• Thorough understanding of construction/remediation operations.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other project management applications Knowledge and use of Microsoft Project (alternatively experience with P6 acceptable).
• Integrity, tenacity, strong professional judgement, demonstrated ability to succeed, independent problem-solving skills, and the attitude to confidently complete the work to meet and/or exceed client expectations.
• Have a valid driver's license and be able to rent a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel, as needed.
• Having any of the following credentials is a plus: E.I.T., P.G., P.E., 10-hr OSHA Construction Safety, 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.

The base salary for this position may range between $84,000 and $104,000. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

About GZA:

• Collaboration with a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects
• Professional development and enrichment
• Opportunities for company ownership, financial growth & career advancement
• Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401K retirement plan

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, geo-civil engineering, construction management and environmental remediation firm. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA's experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.