Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Part-Time Construction Manager in Phoenix, Arizona with water/wastewater experience. The Construction Manager (CM) is responsible for seeing that the project is constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as day-to-day team leader for the project including participate in daily personal interactions with clients, designers, owners, contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and authorities.
• Meet regularly with all field office staff to discuss and resolve project matters and facilitate the resolution of all project issues.
• Assure project is constructed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, budget and schedule.
• Observe, monitor and document the work of the contractor, including management of all project correspondence, RFIs, Memos to Designer, Field Directives, Clarification Letters, submittals, change orders, and progress payments.
• Develop project reports, maintain current copies of agreements with client and all change orders, prepare and distribute owner-required project reports.
• Responsible for safety monitoring/mentoring of team members.
• Accounting project management, such as review and approval of employee timesheets, review and processing project status reports, review and approval of monthly billing draft statements, review and management of aging reports, etc.
• Cultivate strong relationship with client, including frequent communication of both construction and contract-related issues.
• Attend public meetings as necessary and represent owner at public meetings as necessary.
• Be actively involved in employees' project assignments to mentor them and cultivate their growth. Actively review their work-product for quality assurance. Model excellent communication skills, both orally and in written documentation, to ensure accuracy, relevance, and attention to detail.
• Manage all on-site KJ staff including field inspection staff and field office staff assigned to the project.
• Coordinate staffing needs and staff availability with CM group.
• Monitor and encourage staff growth and training through participation in training opportunities.

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience managing all aspects of construction projects, from concept to close out, in water, wastewater and stormwater industry.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field or equivalent experience
• Professional engineering or architectural license is desirable
• Certifications such as CCM or PMP is desirable
• Experience with project management software
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Familiarity with materials, means, methods, tools, and contractual obligations involved in the construction or repair of various physical assets including water and wastewater and process equipment installations.
• Knowledge of building codes, technical requirements of construction and current project delivery methodologies.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to timely communicate to various project parties including designer, owner, contractor, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Ability to work in construction atmosphere with limited amenities.