Sr. Construction Manager Transportation

MNS Engineers, Inc. (MNS) is a fast-growing profitable multi-service infrastructure consulting firm offering planning, construction management, civil engineering, and surveying services throughout California. With nine offices throughout California, the Company has provided services to the transportation, water resources, government services, and federal markets for over 60 years. We are well positioned in the marketplace, and on a trajectory to continue our geographic services expansion. 

MNS is hiring a Sr. Construction Manager to join our Construction Management team. The Sr. Construction Manager will provide leadership, strategic planning, staff development, project management, and business development for the construction management group within the Northern California region.   

In addition to the duties of a Resident Engineer or Construction Manager, the Senior Construction Manager is responsible for all efforts associated with successfully managing Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs). This includes representing our clients in all aspects of project management during the development, planning, design, construction, and closeout phases of the project life cycle. 

• Supports project Business Development, Marketing, and Pursuit efforts 
• Prepares construction management (CM) scopes and determines level of effort for CM execution 
• Manages CM contract and budget with client and is responsible for meeting client needs and project profitability 
• Works with clients and Engineering Team to modify plans and specifications to optimize construction execution 
• Manages all aspects associated with the construction administration of a large project or program 
• Tracks and monitors construction expenditures, prepares spending forecasts 
• Reviews, verifies, processes, and recommends approval for contractor progress payment applications 
• Conducts site meetings dealing with contractor work progress, schedule, coordination, record drawing and problem exposure and resolution meetings 
• Resolves issues arising from the inspection process or from contract administration 
• Directs activities of Structure Representatives and Resident Engineer on project site 
• Manages all aspects of construction management budget 
• Conducts staff planning and scheduling of all the onsite staff and staff that come to the site on an intermittent basis, schedules surveyors and testing laboratories as necessary 
• Serves as lead administrator of the field office on all projects under limited supervision 
• Assists with recruitment and conducts job performance evaluations 

• BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field 
• California registered Professional Engineer (P.E.), Licensed. Architect or CCM Required 
• Valid California Class C driver's license and an insurable driver’s record are require 
• 10+ years construction contract management 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Interacts well with other staff 
• Represents the client/company in communications pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments 
• Ability to represent client in claims meetings 
• Ability to market and interface well with clients 
• Ability to effectively manage people