The Opportunity

Ulteig is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Principal Construction Manager. The Principal Construction Manager is responsible for the development and delivery of Ulteig's Construction Management program, encompassing all details of a construction project, key stakeholders and Ulteig personnel assigned to the project. The Principal Construction Manager's duties will include management and development of other construction inspection and management staff, support or field office-based project work, coordination with clients and business partners, business development activities, resource coordination with technical managers, and management of project financial targets and goals.

This position is focused on large-scale (>$100 million) heavy civil infrastructure construction projects related to transportation, bridges, rail, structures, channels, dams, and/or utilities.

What You Will Do

Project Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Quality Control Plan for multidisciplinary heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Manage the project budget per the project requirements for staffing by tracking weekly and monthly burn rates while also forecasting projections.
• Overseeing invoicing.
• Manage project staffing and track weekly hours. This includes the schedule for both inspectors and testing of all onsite activities.
• Manage a blended team of inspectors, testers, project engineers, project controls, and subconsultants to effectively serve the client and satisfy the contract obligations.
• Manage and develop standard operating procedures for equipment, software, and documentation processes to satisfy the project and ensure quality and consistency from project team.
• Leads all necessary project meetings.
• Coordinate with the Construction Team and Operations and Maintenance on quality control requirements.
• Ensures the project documentation is accurate, compliant, and complete per the project contract requirements. Project documentation can include reviewing Daily Inspection Reports, checklists, and testing forms per the Quality Management Plan.
• Responsible for the compliance of construction activities with the technical requirements, project agreement, construction drawings, specifications, RFIs and shop drawings and submittals.
• Develops daily reports to track key performance indicators for project records, testing logs, non-conformance events, and deficiency logs.
• Manage documents and participate in the preparatory, initial, and follow-up phase for all construction activities.
• Manage all testing plans and logs including rework and resolution with quality control team. Determines and tracks non-compliance of testing and inspection results per the specification and drawings.
• Prepare or assist with inspection testing plans, punch lists, coordination efforts with quality assurance, checklists, daily reports, or modifications to the Quality Control Plan.
• Assist and comply with materials receiving procedures on the construction site and offsite inspections. Manage third party agencies if necessary.

Business Development Responsibilities

• Develop and expand Ulteig's QCM/Alternative Delivery services across the United States.
• Participate and partner with members of the Market team and engineers throughout the organization to promote revenue growth and expansion of services with existing and prospective clients.
• Support response to RFP efforts by developing, providing resources, and reviewing proposals by working with the Proposal Development Team and others as required.
• Promote positive client relations with existing clients.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.
• Licensed Profession Engineer; preferably with an updated NCEES record.
• Minimum of 20 years of DOT, Federal, Contractor, Joint Venture, or P3 construction experience.
• Preferred experience with working with utility companies and Railroads.
• Must adhere to Ulteig's Safety requirements and those practices and polices required by the construction project or the client, and OSHA.
• Proficiency in software such as ArcGIS Survey 123 & QestLAB and document control software such as Aconex and Procore.
• OSHA 30 and eRailsafe preferred.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, OneNote, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, and Project).
• Ability to lead through influence.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Show strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, public and external agencies.
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills.
• Elevated level of initiative and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with clear expectations and highly responsive to internal and external stakeholders.
• Required to relocate with the project opportunity.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees for over 75 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, it means you will have the opportunity to make a difference by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We realize that a huge part of our success has relied heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. Being 100% employee-owned means, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including power, renewables, transportation and water. Ulteig's footprint spans the country and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we deeply care and listen to the needs of our team to ensure they are comfortable and have the necessary tools to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. We strive to allow a balance and separation between home and work life and provide support and a flexible working schedule so that employees are able to focus on what's important to them. Our offices are currently open, and employees have the option of accessing them to work. We will continue to monitor and respond to COVID-19 proactively to ensure the safety of our valued employees.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details:
Compensation Range is Generally +/- 15% of Position Mid-Point of $ 147,500
* The salary displayed represents the middle of a range. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

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