Project Manager / Project Officer - Gannett Fleming : Job Details

Don't miss out on being a part of the growth at Gannett Fleming! Our Construction Management team is looking for a number of positions including a Project Manager / Project Officer to join our family. Join us to contribute to our on-going success while setting the pace of your own career!

Responsibilities:

• Ensures the quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors, et al.
• Makes decisions and takes action in a timely manner to expedite the timely completion of the construction process.
• Corrects mistakes and errors in design and construction before they can be extensively incorporated into the project or as early in the construction process as possible.
• Responsibilities are varied and include coordinative, problem solving, and managerial functions for these projects.
• Makes decisions on phasing and scheduling of projects.
• Prepares and/or ensures preparation of schedules for planning, design and construction.
• Monitors schedules and takes appropriate actions to ensure that project is completed on schedule and within approved cost limitations.
• Provides ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers and the client on project issues.
• Participates in the development and issuance of project procedures and policies; reviews and makes recommendations on procedures and policies.
• Resolves issues and problems raised in field reports made by architects and construction management staff.
• Works with architect/engineer of record regarding change orders, interpretation of contract documents, shop drawing submittals/approvals and other technical matters as required to ensure a structurally sound, code compliant and aesthetic facility.
• Issues field memoranda or directives to contractors to enforce contract compliance.
• Uses independent judgement to make on-site decisions.
• Reviews contractors' claims or disputed work and advises senior management as to appropriate action.
• Visits various job sites as required in the performance of the above duties.
• Performs other related tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture or construction related field; and
• 5+ years of full time experience as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design related fields; two (2) years must involve managing all phases of construction work on multiple contracts; or a comparable combination of education and experience.
• Shall have oral and written communication that is clear and concise.
• Understanding of contract documents such as specifications and drawings.
• The ability to address issues as they arise and solve problems.
• Must be organized and able to manage logistics of multiple projects concurrently.
• Shall have experience in new, rehab and modernization construction projects.
• A driver's license valid in New York State.

Location: New York, NY

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time

Internal Requisition ID: 2023-9959

Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location