Senior Construction Manager - Water Resources

MNS Engineers, Inc. (MNS) is a fast-growing profitable multi-service infrastructure consulting firm offering planning, construction management, civil engineering, and surveying services throughout California. With nine offices throughout California, the Company has provided services to the transportation, water resources, government services, and federal markets for over 60 years. We are well positioned in the marketplace, and on a trajectory to continue our geographic services expansion.  

Position Overview

MNS is looking to add a Senior Construction Manager to our growing Construction Management - Water Resources Team. 

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing large-scale water and wastewater treatment plant projects, ideally including advanced water purification related projects. We’re looking for someone who has successfully overseen projects valued at $100 million or more and thrives in leading complex, multi-year efforts.

This role is in-person. Applicants must  be within a commutable distance from, live in, or be willing to relocate to the Ventura, California area. It will launch with a significant project and plays a critical role in our long-term strategy. We're looking to bring on the right person not just for this job, but for the future—with 10 to 15 years of projected work in the Ventura area and the opportunity to secure additional projects along the way. It's the right fit for someone seeking both immediate impact and sustained career growth as part of a respected, forward-thinking, and collaborative team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General

• Prepares construction management (CM) scopes and determines level of effort for CM execution
• Manages CM contract and budget with client and is responsible for meeting client needs and project profitability
• Manages all aspects associated with the construction administration of a large project or program
• Tracks and monitors construction expenditures, prepares spending forecasts
• Reviews, verifies, processes, and recommends approval for contractor progress payment applications
• Conducts site meetings dealing with contractor work progress, schedule, coordination, record drawing and problem exposure and resolution meetings
• Resolves issues arising from the inspection process or from contract administration
• Directs activities of Structure Representatives and Resident Engineer on project site
• Manages all aspects of construction management budget
• Conducts staff planning and scheduling of all the onsite staff and staff that come to the site on an intermittent basis; schedules surveyors and testing laboratories as necessary
• Serves as lead administrator of the field office on all projects under limited supervision
• Works with clients and Engineering Team to modify plans and specifications to optimize construction execution
• Assists with recruitment and conducts job performance evaluations
• Supports project Business Development, Marketing, and Pursuit efforts
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Licensure, or Certification Required

• BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum one, preferably a combination, of the following are required: Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or California registered Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driver’s record are required

Minimum Experience Required

• 12+ years construction contract management

Desired Construction management Experience

We are seeking candidates with experience in some of the following areas. While not every item is required, experience in a combination of these areas will be highly valued:

• Large diameter sewer and water pipeline, including trenchless installations 
• Water and wastewater treatment plants, including membrane filtration technology 
• Sewer lift stations 
• Booster pump stations 
• Groundwater wells 
• Stormwater diversion, capture, and treatment 
• Flood control infrastructure 
• SCADA installation, integration, and startup commissioning 

Other Required Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interacts well with other staff
• Represents the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments
• Able to represent client in claims meetings
• Able to market and interface well with clients
• Able to effectively manage people