CDS Operator / Document Control Coordinator

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Pittsburgh Construction Management Team is seeking a CDS operators to staff existing PennDOT assignments and upcoming Pa Turnpike assignments on the Mon / Fayette Expansion Project. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT / OPT / STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Review and prepare contractor’s payment requests

Manage and maintain all project documentation such as PSA reviews, SOS, DBE work, etc.

Assist in preparing work authorizations and work orders

Proficient in math and have the ability to check calculation completed by field inspectors

Ability to perform daily work activities in an efficient and organized manner

Coordinate with field staff to ensure construction operations are being properly documented

Assist with project closeout, prepare final invoice and preparation of project final documents

Organize and maintain project documents

Interact with client representatives, auditing firms, contractor representatives, sub-consultants, and other field staff

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

Client requested certifications

Strong computer proficiency

Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle

Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)

4+ years of Construction Documentation (CDS) Experience working on PennDOT or PA Turnpike projects

Ability to work with individuals representing multiple consulting firms

Preferred Experience

Experience with using PennDOT’s ECMS system and PPCC site

Experience with PaTurnpike’s CDSme and Kahua system

Supervisory experience in construction inspection situations

Field experience with documenting inspection of activities

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including :

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave Program

Paid Travel Expenses

401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules

Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement

And more…

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Working Conditions

Assignments typically require working out of a project field office. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat / cold, wet / humid, and dry / arid conditions.

Candidate needs to be able to work in a fast-paced environment with defined completion dates and interact with various personality types and inspectors with different experience levels.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.