Construction Managers - Pittsburgh Metropolitan Region

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!    

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is seeking qualified Construction Managers for water-sewer infrastructure, water-wastewater treatment plants and pumping station facility assignments. 

Requirements:

Years of Experience: 

• Senior Construction Manager- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience, in the specified categories listed below.
• Construction Manager- Minimum of five (5) years of experience, in the specified categories listed below.

Educational requirements: 

• Senior Construction Manager - BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and CCM certification, preferred. 
• Construction Manager - AA in Construction Management preferred, High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate, required.

Registrations & Certifications: 

• Senior Construction Manager- EIT or PA Professional Engineer Registration preferred; Construction Management Certificate (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP), preferred  
• Construction Manager- Construction Management Certificate (CCM), preferred 

Construction Management Experience & Skillsets- Applicants must have demonstrated construction management experience in one or more of the following categories: 

• Water- Sewer Linear Infrastructure including rehabilitation, relining/CIPP, relocations and new construction 
• Water or Wastewater Pumping Stations including new construction and rehabilitation 
• Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants including upgrades or rehabilitation and new construction for facility expansions. All projects require effectively managing field construction inspection staff assigned multiple, concurrent tasks or projects for monitoring the contractor’s work for conformance to the design contract plans, specifications and general permit requirements,  tracking daily quantities, completing daily electronic inspection reports, reviewing payment requisitions, maintaining field construction documentation and as-built drawings. Specific experience with regional W-WW agencies preferred, including but not limited to PWSA and ALCOSAN and managing e-Construction documentation requirements for construction documentation quality controls and cost/ budget controls. 

Additional Training or Certifications- NASSCO certifications desirable including NASSCO- PACP/MACP/LACP for sanitary sewer pipeline and manhole repairs/rehabilitation. Certification in Temporary Traffic Control also required for any assigned contracts involving monitoring Contractor MOT or Lane Closures. Confined Space training and current certification required for all manhole/pipeline inspection assignments. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for travel to and from assigned construction sites. Other skill-sets required include- good communication skills; the ability to read/interpret plans and specifications; writing and drawing skills necessary to complete inspection reports and sketch books.   In addition, basic computer skills are required for completing electronic inspection reports including familiarity with eConstruction software for project document control. 

Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment

Physical Requirements (Essential Functions):

This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions. Duties may include:

• Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces
• Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles
• Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing
• Remaining in a stationary position—either standing or sitting—for extended periods of time
• Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and/or carting objects up to 50 lbs distances up to 50 yards.
• Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 75 miles round trip.
• Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document. 

The work environment may include exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and other outdoor elements. Work may also be performed in noisy conditions or confined/enclosed spaces. 

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

*****  Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****

Position # 2753