Construction Manager

Department: Construction/CEI

Location: Birmingham, AL

Description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Construction Manager (CM) for Birmingham, AL. The CM serves as the Owner’s representative on-site and is responsible for overseeing construction activities to ensure project execution aligns with contract requirements, quality standards, and schedule milestones. The CM will act as a liaison between the Owner, Engineer, and Contractor, providing regular updates to the Owner and seeking direction on matters affecting the Owner’s interests and assets.

Are you ready to inspire, engage and deliver? Waggoner Engineering, founded in 1976, is a civil engineering and professional consulting firm dedicated to helping communities reach their full potential. With numerous office locations across the Southeast United States, Waggoner is recognized for its innovative, multi-disciplinary services that extend far beyond traditional engineering.

What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in growth strategy for water and disaster recovery, as well as providing full engineering services; we need people who are inspired for future growth, engage as leaders in their respective fields, and deliver to both internal and external clients.

If you are tired of hearing “we’ve always done it this way”; if you have a work hard/play hard attitude; and if you enjoy working with a vast team of professionals across various disciplines, you will fit right into our culture.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

1. Project Coordination and Communication

• Lead the preconstruction conference and clarify administrative procedures to be followed during construction. Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes.
• Develop and issue a Construction Administration Procedures Manual for Owner and Contractor, detailing project communication protocols, responsibilities, and key specification highlights. The manual will be subject to Owner approval.
• Conduct monthly progress meetings and other necessary meetings to review project status, procedures, and outstanding issues. Prepare and distribute detailed meeting minutes with action items.
• Facilitate weekly construction coordination meetings with the Contractor to evaluate progress, discuss issues, and propose resolutions. Prepare and circulate corresponding agendas and minutes.

2. Document and Schedule Management

• Review the Contractor’s shop drawing submittal schedule and schedule of values, providing comments on their adequacy.
• Evaluate Contractor payment applications for completeness and accuracy, ensuring compliance with approved schedules and deliverables. Submit payment recommendations to the Owner.
• Review and approve/reject the Contractor’s initial Project Baseline Schedule and monthly updates in relation to work completed and payment requests.

3. Change and Information Management

• Utilize and support the implementation of the Project Management Information System (PMIS).
• Coordinate the preparation, issuance, and tracking of Requests for Information (RFIs), Work Change Directives (WCDs), Field Orders (FOs), Change Order Requests (CORs), and Change Orders (COs).
• Issue clarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents in collaboration with the Engineer and prepare Change Orders with cost evaluations, as appropriate.

4. Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Identify and report defective work or deviations from contract requirements. Recommend corrective measures including rejection, rework, or additional inspections.
• Collaborate with the Resident Project Representatives (RPRs) to assess work-in-progress and ensure compliance with Contract Documents and project schedule.
• Initiate special inspections or testing as required and verify compliance of related certificates and reports with contract and regulatory standards.

5. Project Oversight and Final Inspection

• Serve as an impartial interpreter of the Contract Documents and work acceptability, in coordination with the RPRs and Engineer. Issue Notices of Non-Compliance (NCNs) as needed.
• Conduct substantial completion and final inspections with the Engineer, RPRs, and Owner. Provide written recommendations regarding final acceptance and payment to the Contractor.
  
  
  

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field; PMP or CCM certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction management or project oversight.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, scheduling, contract documents, and project controls.
• Proficient in PMIS tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  
  
  

Why Join Our Team

We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities
• Worldwide Travel Assistance
  

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.