What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager position at Lochner?
About Lochner
Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.
Are you ready to join us on this journey?
As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about us
Your Impact
• Manage projects, assignments and pursuits.
• You will be the primary client liaison and will manage the project team to oversee and deliver the scope of work on schedule and within budget to the satisfaction of the client.
• Leads the development of project proposals and interview presentations.
• Interface with clients and create new business opportunities for the office.
• Leads a project team for the preparation of various design documents, technical plans, and written reports on projects.
• Provide roadway, roadway modification and intersection design guidance with responsibility for all aspects of project and client management, project development, and mentoring and guiding support level staff.
• Analyze, develop and evaluate design options by applying best engineering practices and creating practical solutions.
• Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimates to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to local standards or best engineering practices.
• Be responsible for quality assurance and quality control through the development and review of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Who You Are
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a strong knowledge of civil/traffic/aviation engineering concepts.
• PE with a Civil Engineer license or a CCM.
• 10 or more years of combined experience in construction, design, engineering, and project management including managing projects and staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D and Bluebeam Software, preferred.
• Working knowledge of relevant construction management or design standards and guidelines such as DOT Standard Plans & Specifications, APWA Greenbook, Highway Construction and or Design Manuals, MUTCD, and various local Municipal construction management/Design standards.
Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.
Lochner provides a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
- Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
- Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
- Paid Family Leave
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
- Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
- Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
- Education and Training Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service
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Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.
Equal Employer
Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.
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