Traveling Construction Project Manager

About the role

BRPH, an employee-owned architecture, engineering and construction firm, is looking for a traveling construction project manager to lead and manage the successful execution of assigned projects across the USA and internationally. The role covers planning, scheduling, budgeting, implementation and completion of construction projects, with a focus on scope, schedule and financial targets. US citizenship and a valid US passport are required.

Key responsibilities

• Manage construction and design/build proposals, including planning, estimating, scheduling, subcontracting, technical and management approach, past performance, and HSE and quality compliance.
• Prepare baseline performance plans with baseline costs, gross margin, schedule milestones and projected cash flow; deliver projects at as-bid gross profit or more.
• Ensure compliance with corporate HSE and quality policies, incident reporting and corrective actions, and a zero-tolerance safety environment.
• Manage the project team, including pre-qualifying and selecting design professionals and subcontractors, procuring vendor equipment, and mentoring the team.
• Develop and run a project risk register and change order log, and obtain permits, environmental approvals and licenses.
• Keep the owner informed, resolve open issues promptly and drive owner satisfaction and repeat business.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and foster a partnering environment with owners, supervisors, contractors and design professionals.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or equivalent, or five years of industry experience with a PMP or CCM certification in place of the degree.
• At least five years' experience as a Project Manager or Construction Manager, including managing at-risk projects of $3M to $20M.
• Full project lifecycle experience: planning, design management, procurement, construction management, commissioning and closeout.
• Willingness to travel, undertake temporary duty or relocation; travel is a must.
• Physical ability to work on a construction site, including lifting 50 pounds and operating a motor vehicle.

Required skills

• Knowledge of built environment infrastructure and critical path method scheduling.
• Earned value management and project controls (cost, schedule, budget, procurement, document control).
• Experience managing general contractors and trade subcontractors.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) from CMAA and PMP are a plus.