Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or other related field from an accredited college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Education is secondary to experience for this position but will be considered when the candidate is on the lower end of the experience requirements.
- This position requires educating less experienced team members, both construction and project managers as well as project stakeholders.
- Proficient at managing contract documents, reading plans and specifications, and enforcing contract requirements.
- Professional Memberships/Certifications of related field.
- Knowledge of production plants, including coordinating work while the plant operates, lock out tag out, hot work permits, etc. Or experience with transmission distribution system assets in the right-of-way including utility location, coordination with government entities, traffic control, etc.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office and be able to learn specialized construction management tools (E.g., Unity, Procor, etc.) Possesses proficiency with fundamental collaboration tools for real-time communication.
- Must have valid MI driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred:
- Holds Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar certification/license.
- Strategic planning on large, complex projects requiring foresight in resource allocation, timeline adjustments, and high-level risk management.
Additional Requirements based on level:
CM IV:
Required:
- Must have a minimum of eight years of related experience in construction management, capital project management or utility projects, with a minimum three years' experience with managing and enforcing construction contracts.
CM V:
Essential Functions:
- Act as a mediator to resolve disputes with construction contractors, ensuring a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- Engages with community members and local regulatory authorities to address concerns and promote transparency of capital projects.
- Gains an understanding of broader business implications. Provide recommendations on legal contracts related to constructability, permitting, and other areas within the preview of owners representative.
Required:
- Must have a minimum of ten years of related experience in construction management, capital project management or utility projects, with a minimum five years’ experience with managing and enforcing construction contracts.
Preferred:
- Advanced contract negotiation skills.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the working day. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment including the use of stairs. Constantly operates a computer, and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and uneven terrain. May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.
Works in temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
Must successfully complete a background check, a substance screening and a physical (if applicable).
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