Manager - Construction Services - HRSF (Hopkins Rail Support Facility) - St Paul, United States - Metrocouncil

Description

We are the Metropolitan Council

, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area.

We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.

More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

The

METRO Green Line Extension

(also known as the Southwest light rail project, or SWLRT) is a generational investment in our region's transit system that adds 14.5 miles to the existing METRO Green Line, which connects downtown Minneapolis, downtown Saint Paul, and places in between. The new segment adds more stations in Minneapolis, plus St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie. That's a one-seat ride to job centers, cultural features, and each neighborhood along its tracks .

More information can be found here:
METRO Green Line Extension - Metropolitan Council )

How you work will contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

We are hiring for a Manager, Construction Services – Hopkins Rail Support Facility CAR (Council Authorized Representative).

In this role, you will manage a staff of 5-10 construction professionals, who administer all construction contracts within the contract for Metro Transit's Green Line Extension to ensure the construction is delivered on time with the highest quality and at a reasonable, competitive cost.

This position is expected to assure the Council that facilities have been completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications set forth in the contract and that the contractors adhere to the various and numerous local and federal regulations in the performance of the work.

The HRSF Contract

is part of the Southwest Light Rail Project, which will extend the existing Metro Green Line light rail service from downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota to Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

This new facility will house staff and equipment of the Metro Transit LRT operations and maintenance group responsible for maintaining the LRT Track, Communications and Signaling Systems as well as the Traction Electrification System.

Develops, implements, and maintains construction administration procedures, ensuring that procedures are followed, that construction contract administration activities by internal and consultant staff are well documented and maintained, and that clear audit trails exist.

Manages and supervises reporting employees, assistant council authorized representatives, inspectors, interns, and contractors in the administration of contracts.
Ensures personnel are trained and maintains appropriate industry, construction knowledge and certifications.
Directs and advises employees and consultants in specific situations impacting project delivery, costs, inspections, documentation, change orders and claims.

This position drives solutions to field issues in a cost effective and time sensitive manner that is also building consensus among the contractor, the contract, and other stakeholders.

Communicates and shares information among the reporting employees, the contractor, the designers, stakeholders, and management.
Responsible for quality control and quality assurance.

Supervises the administration of the construction workload through direct reports, A/E firms and consultants.

Contributes to the preparation of all such work orders and negotiates values.
Conducts constructability reviews on proposed construction with the ACAR's (assistant council authorized representatives). Recommends alternate methods or design changes to reduce costs or to improve the facility to be provided.
Conducts status updates with management and others impacted by the project.

Approves and ensures that direct reports are reviewing shop drawings and material submission on schedule.

Provides oversight to ensure appropriate material and construction testing.
Reviews and comments on contractor schedules and schedule updates.

Works with change control administrator to ensures that partial payments on pay applications do not exceed the value a contractor has earned to date.

Negotiates or assists in negotiating appropriate outcomes through settlement with contractors.

Assist assigned legal counsel in preparation of litigation when negotiated settlements cannot be reached directly with the contractor.
Supervises subordinates to complete construction contract closeout documentation satisfactory to finance and SWLRT Project Office.
Hires and mentors staff and interns
Any of the following combinations of experience (

progressively responsible construction field, construction management and/or project management

) and completed education (in

Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field):
High school diploma/GED with ten (10) years of experience, including

three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or lead role.
Associates degree with eight (8) years of experience, including

three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or lead role.
Bachelor's degree, or higher, and six (6) years of experience, including

three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or lead role.

What additional skills and experience are required or would be helpful in this job:
Experience with commercial or institutional facility construction
Must possess practical knowledge of industry practices and standards.
Experience using Project Management Software such as e-Builder or Procore.
Experience with transit and/or rail projects.
Project Management Professional Certification preferred, but not required
Professional Engineer's License preferred, but not required
Experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural and inclusive environments.

License:
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving
What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:
Ability to read, understand and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Ability to read, interpret and understand construction contracts.
Ability to prepare construction cost estimates and to negotiate contract changes.
Ability to express thoughts in a logical manner both orally and in writing.
Ability to coordinate inspection resources as needed to support project schedule
Skilled in preparing and analyzing construction schedules.
Skilled at understanding process workflows and creating new processes to manage complex tasks

Skilled at communication and tailoring information to meet the need of a varied audience such as designers, stakeholders, direct reports, and management.

What you can expect from us:

We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training.
We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.
More about why you should join us


Union/Grade:
TMSA/Grade

J

FLSA:
Exempt

Safety Sensitive:
No


Work Environment:
Work is performed in a standard office setting and in the field.

This position has exposure to extreme weather conditions where there is no effective protection from the weather, loud noises, exposure to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and working near moving parts, atmospheric conditions, and vibration.

Some travel between primary worksite to other sites is required.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1.

We review your minimum qualifications.

2.

We rate your education and experience.

3

. We conduct a structured panel interview.

• We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council

,

you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history.

A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job.

If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail.

The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council

,

you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards.

A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.


IMPORTANT:
If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer.

The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email

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