Hello.  We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.  

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With more than 40 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more.  Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

Your role at GEI.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager/ Resident Engineer to support our growing construction management practice in California. This position will lead construction management teams in the execution of CM projects, support our design teams with constructability reviews, and support our business development teams in winning new CM work. Location flexible; office locations in Carlsbad, Pasadena, Oakland and Sacramento.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

  • Serve as Lead Construction Manager or Resident Engineer on medium sized to large construction projects with construction costs   up to $50 million including, but not limited to, dams, spillways, levees, pipelines, pump stations, canals, wells, and groundwater recharge facilities.
  • Lead and be responsible for project-specific CM teams including, GEI staff and sub-consultants, with functions including, but not limited to, Resident Engineering, Office Engineering, Construction Quality Assurance, Construction Inspection, Surveying, Materials Testing, Contact Administration, Change Management, Cost and Schedule Analysis, Document Control, Environmental Compliance Monitoring and Public Outreach.
  • Be based on-site full-time during project execution, or as appropriate for project and Client needs.
  • Develop and implement Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Health and Safety Plans as required by GEI and Client policies.
  • Communicate and coordinate with other project participants including Client, Designer, Contractor and Regulators to expeditiously resolve construction-related issues including, but not limited to, cost overruns, schedule delays, procurement delays, quality deficiencies, regulatory non-compliance, environmental non-compliance, permit non-compliance, change orders, operational impacts and public complaints.
  • Be Client-facing during project execution, reporting to the Client on progress and receiving feedback, and communicating and coordinating additional Client needs to appropriate GEI staff.
  • Supervise and provide feedback on staff performance during project execution.
  • Mentor and guide GEI staff to develop their CM skills during project execution.
  • Develop scopes, schedules, levels-of-effort and fees for CM work.
  • Support additional CM services as needed including, but not limited to, Risk Management, Dispute Resolution and Claims Analysis.
  • Support engineering and design teams as needed including, but not limited to, feasibility reviews of planning-level studies, constructability review of design plans and specifications, biddability review of contract documents, input to construction methods and sequencing, input to construction cost estimates and schedules, contractor prequalification and review of contractor bids.
  • Support internal CM training programs.
  • Support hiring efforts including review of candidate resumes and participation in candidate interviews.
  • Support GEI marketing and business development efforts including, but not limited to, strategy workshops, proposal and fee development, proposal interviews, Client relations and participation at industry events.
  • Support GEI administrative and operations teams with project reporting and invoicing.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 8 years or more of previous related professional experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, team leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong capability to work remotely and independently while maintaining productivity and motivation.
  • Familiarity with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, and other typical construction management related software. 
  • Ability to take and pass all GEI required construction safety related training courses.
  • Physically able to participate or perform construction site inspections.
  • Willing to travel to jobsites. Total travel up to 60% time.
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Benefits

  • Market-Competitive Compensation
  • Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision and More
  • Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
  • Rewards and Recognition
  • GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
  • And More…

Please be aware that GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI) requires some employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, depending on the position and/or client requirements.  When required, the successful candidate will be asked to obtain and show proof of vaccination.  GEI is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with Federal, state, and local law.

Physical Job Requirements

 

  

Sedentary

   

Light

  X

Medium

 

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements

  Occasional

  (0-35% of            day)

      Frequent

  (33-66% of day)

   Continuous

   (67-100% of             day)

       Not        Applicable

Sitting

     

         4-6 hrs

           

 

Standing

   

          2 hrs

     

 

Walking

 

           2 hrs

     

 

    

Climbing

       30 min

 

 

    

 

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

       20 lbs

      

 

         

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

       20 lbs

     

 

       

Carrying objects

     

       

        

         X

Push/pull

      

      

 

         X

Twisting

    

            

 

         X

Bending

      10 min

       

 

 

Reaching forward

      10 min

 

 

 

Reaching overhead

      10 min

 

 

         

Squat/kneel/crawl

     10 min

    

 

  

       

 

Wrist position deviation

    

     

           

         X

Pinching/fine motor skills

    

             

 

  

          X

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

    

         

           4-6 hrs

     

 

Taste or smell (taste=never)

    

 

        

         X

Talk or hear

 

         

              X

 

 

   Accurate           20/40

    Very Accurate             20/20

Not Applicable

 

Near Vision

         X 

             

   

Far Vision

         

             

              X
       
 

Yes

No

Not Applicable

 

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

 

  X  

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

 

 

            X

 

Hearing

 

 

            X

 
       

Environmental Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

 

             X

Chemical

 

             X 

Airborne communicable diseases

 

             X

Extreme temperatures

                  X

 

Radiation

 

              X 

Uneven surfaces or elevations

                  X

 

Extreme noise levels

 

               X 

Dust/particular matter

 

               X

 

Other (exposure risk):

 

 

Usual workday hours:

 

8

  X

10

 

12

 

Other work hours

GEI is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.

 

 

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