Description
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Tetra Tech Inc. Disaster Recovery (TDR) is currently seeking a Construction Manager for disaster recovery and mitigation programs in Puerto Rico. The successful candidate will have related experience as a program manager for programs related to CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, HMGP, FEMA PA and ER1. They will be responsible for functions assigned to them by the Client and TDR senior management team.
This is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals who are low income and/or living in Public Housing. Individual - CDBG (pr.gov).
Location: Puerto Rico (Guaynabo Office)
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of construction management staff to perform at least one monthly visit to monitor construction progress, consistency with Subrecipient Agreement and environmental clearance document, and health and safety plan implementation during subrecipient's construction projects under PRDOH's CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs.
- Responsible for review and recommend certifications for payment and construction change orders.
- Prepare reports to the Project Manager, based on monitoring visits of subrecipient's construction projects under PRDOH's CDBG-DR and CDBG- MIT programs.
- Provide feedback to subrecipient's health and safety officer or representative based on the observations obtained after conducting monitoring visits.
- Assist to develop revision checklist for 30% and 90% construction document reviews.
- Validate the Subrecipient includes provisions in the construction contract documents that stipulate that the contractor must develop and implement a health and safety plan, in compliance with Puerto Rico OSHA-approved State Plan and the policies of the Puerto Rico Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Perform any other duties and special projects as required.
- May require frequent travel around the island.
The candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher education in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or similar from an accredited institution
- At least five (5) years of experience in construction management.
- Experience in federally funded infrastructure projects preferred.
- Must have fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
- Must be working locally within Puerto Rico.
The preferred candidate will also demonstrate:
- Experience managing retrofits, adaptations, and inspections.
- Experience in managing staff.
- Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, materials, means and methods.
- Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
- Understanding of all facets of the construction administration and management process.
- Computer and software literacy and operating knowledge.
- Capability to perform QA/QC functions on tablet-based hardware using a cloud-based network.
- Ability to plan and see the “big picture”.
- Competent in conflict and crisis management.
- Leadership and human resources management skills.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
- Extraordinary attention to detail.
- Ability to work closely with others to meet deadlines.
- One or more of the following certifications:
- International Code Council, (ICC) – B1, E1, M1 and P1
- Xactimate Level 2 or Level 3
- OSHA 30
- Housing Quality Standards, (HQS)
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.
At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits.
For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability - No calls or agencies.
Additional Information- Organization: 105 TDR
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