What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager/Observer position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
Kimley-Horn's Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OK) office is looking for a Construction Manager/Observer to join our team and provide construction related services for civil engineering projects during design, bidding and construction phases. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of heavy-civil construction experience. This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
Kimley-Horn's Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OK) office is looking for a Construction Manager/Observer to join our team and provide construction related services for civil engineering projects during design, bidding and construction phases. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of heavy-civil construction experience. This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Design phase responsibilities include constructability reviews, design scheduling, contract time determination scheduling, franchise utility coordination, opinions of probable construction cost, specification and bid package development (including competitive sealed proposal method), temporary traffic control design, and construction phasing
- Bidding phase responsibilities include bid scheduling and coordination, advertising projects, coordinating and running pre-bid meetings, addendum coordination and distribution, bid tabulations, contractor reference checks, and recommendations of contract
- Construction phase responsibilities include construction scheduling and contractor schedule review, progress meetings, submittal review, construction inspection and observation, pay application review, change orders, time impact analysis, project closeout, and project documentation
- Travel required to sites
- 2 years of relevant heavy-civil construction experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction required; Civil Engineering degree is a plus
- Experience with inspections, documentation, punch walks, and close out efforts with general contractors and owners
- Experience responding to RFI's and submittals
- Familiar with coordinating with clients, attending client meetings, and overseeing quality standards
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.