Construction Management Field Coordinator

Job Title : Construction Management Field Coordinator

Job Description :

The following duties will be performed in any combination of time based on the type of construction project and where the project is in the construction lifecycle :

• Performs basic to moderately complex estimating tasks including performing quantity take-offs, creating material price lists, and researching labor, material and equipment costs for these take-offs.
• Utilizes Timberline to prepare or assists in preparation of Opinions of Probable Cost of Construction (OPCC) and design build projects.
• Researches historical data and compiles summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• Receives, reviews and files pricings received from project managers or procurement group against OPCCs performed by estimators.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for current pricing and bidder interest.
• Participates in pre-bid job walks.
• Participates in Bid-Day quote tabulations.
• Supervises and directs overall project activities of basic to moderately complex as assigned.
• Provides technical, field and site administration support to field and project personnel.
• Prepares and reviews submittals of moderate to high complexity.
• Issues construction documents and layout to field crews and answers questions.
• Prepares and interprets specifications and drawings for foreman and superintendents.
• Maintains and edits all field as-built drawings for project.
• Completes requests for information (RFI) and helps project manager with change management.
• Coordinates timely arrival of parts, equipment, construction materials, and installation with field personnel and vendors.
• Develops or assists in the development of purchase orders, subcontracts, change orders, and applications for payment to the client.
• Develops simple to complex scopes of work.
• Performs surveying functions and verifies final locations and elevations.
• Prepares required documentation records such as project execution plans, bid documents, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Assists design engineers and labor / subcontractors to determine solutions for unexpected site conditions.
• Develops agendas and attends project meetings with project team, subcontractor, and owner.
• May independently manage small and / or basic pieces of construction projects.
• Prepares project scheduling and financial analyses and spreadsheets of moderate complexity for routine and non-routine project reporting.
• Collects and updates engineering and construction information to reflect most current plans / requirements.
• Develops detailed baseline schedules for engineering and construction portion of projects.
• Works with project controls team to update the project schedule with actual progress.
• Generates reports and data for subcontract change requests, bid comparisons, new work item estimates, and resolution of potential schedule / work problems.
• Supports collection of subconsultant and subcontractor schedule and cost submittals.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Reviews the work of more junior staff.
• Develops the Quality Control Plan (QCP) for review.
• Reviews contract specifications, quality plans, design and construction submittals, and drawings.
• Conducts or assists with conducting field inspections to evaluate the work performed and materials used.
• Verifies quality of workmanship, quality / quantity of materials used, and compliance with plans, specifications, estimates and applicable codes and regulations.
• Documents deficiencies and deviations from plans.
• Maintains and updates Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA / QC) reporting for project sites.
• Works with Health & Safety professionals to identify Definable Features of Work (DFOWs), develop Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and develop portions of the Health and Safety Plan.
• Evaluates safety performance metrics of potential subcontractors and vendors as part of the procurement process.
• Helps complete Daily Job Reports (DJRs) including health and safety information and craft labor hours as part of the health and safety reporting process.
• Participates in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities on project sites.
• Communicates concerns or near misses to project manager.
• Works with project manager and VDC team to develop project capability needs and VDC Plan.
• Deploys and supports construction technology and virtual design application on appropriate project sites.
• Assists in managing the modeling efforts and deliverables to solve construction issues.
• Assists in facilitating solutions through collaboration with the design and project teams via VDC, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and traditional collaboration methods.
• Participates with project staff to prepare and analyze Estimated Cost At Completion (ECAC).
• Contributes to developing the period sensitive project reporting including weekly craft labor, general conditions, and estimating labor tracking.
• Conducts advanced change order tracking to include pending change orders and works with project staff on change management needs with subs and clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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EEO Statement :

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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