What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager position at Waterbury Development Corporation?
The Construction Manager is a self-motivated role overseeing the execution of brownfield redevelopment,
school renovation and new construction, park and municipal buildings, renovation and construction,
utility projects, streetscape projects, demolition & abatement projects, and all other projects
administered by the Waterbury Development Corporation (WDC).
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Act as owner’s representative with primary responsibility for all phases of a project.
• Assist in the development & management of the project strategic plans & program initiatives to
meet the goals and needs of WDC projects.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of assigned projects, including budgets, schedules,
operational needs, procedures, client standards, sustainability design as well as the QA/ QC
program requirements.
• Review contractor cost estimates and value engineering proposals for validity.
• Coordinate with the architect, contractor, and other project team members to meet the project
objectives & resolve issues.
• Assist in the management and submission of statutory project documents & approvals related to
the project work.
• Review & manage procedures for handling changes to the contract documents, monthly valuations,
drawing submissions, change-orders, substitutions, etc.
• Document the status of the project, all meetings and correspondence as a means to properly
communicate within the project team and develop the project documents.
• Coordinate and oversee the project design team and other constituents.
• Coordinate projects with municipal officials such as fire marshals, tax assessors, planning &
zoning, building, inland-wetlands, or water and sewer departments.
• Coordinate all bidding and contract award requirements ensuring compliance with City, State &
Federal laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Draft Construction & Professional Service Contracts.; work with assigned attorneys to complete
contracts.
• Coordinate projects with various local, State, and Federal agencies including (but not limited
to) the NVCOG, DECD, EPA, DEEP, SHPO, etc.
• Make public presentations before various boards and commissions.
• Applicable OSHA workplace safety training & certifications a plus, but not required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture from a licensed
and accredited college or university.
COMPENSATION:
•Salary range $85,000 - $150,000 based upon credentials & experience, plus anexcellent medical, dental, prescription, vision, and 401(k) plan. Also includedare employer paid disability insurance, life insurance, and off-street parking.
SUBMISSION:
•Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and your project portfolio to:Brenda Richardrichard@wdconline.orgor Waterbury Development Corporation 83 Bank Street 3rd Floor Waterbury, CT 06702 WDC is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.
• REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 10 years of full-time work in integrated vertical and horizontal construction
• management.
• Requires excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills in English;
same skills in Spanish a plus but not required.
• The ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• The ability to coordinate directly with Federal, State & local officials.
• Ability to read and interpret highly complex written material such as plans,
specifications, codes, ordinances, and contracts.
• Knowledge of project management principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic building systems utilized in construction.
• Knowledge of cost estimating, tracking, and scheduling techniques.
• Ability to travel to job sites to conduct field inspections of work regardless of weather
conditions.
• Occasional evening hours to attend public meetings and presentations are required.
• This is an on-site, in-person position; no remote work option is available.
• Valid driver's license and your own transportation.
• Authorized to work in the United States at the time of application submission.
• Completion of OSHA workplace safety courses preferred, but no required as
employer will train.
COMPENSATION:
Salary range $85,000 - $150,000 based upon credentials & experience, plus an excellent medical, dental, prescription, vision, and 401(k) plan. Also included are employer paid disability insurance, life insurance, and off-street parking.
SUBMISSION:
•Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and your project portfolio to: Brenda Richard richard@wdconline.org or Waterbury Development Corporation 83 Bank Street 3rd Floor Waterbury, CT 06702 WDC is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.
For more information on the WDC, please visit our website at www.wdconline.org.
Salary : $85,000 - $150,000