Armand Corporation, an award-winning M/WBE Construction Management firm celebrating over 33 years in the industry, is seeking a full-time Construction Manager - Tunnel Excavation for a federal construction project related to complex rail, transit, and other transportation projects in NY & NJ.
The ideal candidate has 15+ years of progressive experience in heavy civil construction, with a focus on rails, tunnels, structures, bridges, and roadways, as well as a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
This position will be full-time, on-site. Candidates are expected to live in or near the New York metropolitan area.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Oversee all phases of construction involving the excavation of railway tunnel infrastructure associated with major ongoing civil construction projects.
- Ensure all field personnel act in accordance to project specifications, safety standards, and environmental regulations, including conducting regular quality and safety inspections.
- Create and enforce construction schedules, budgets, and resource plans with emphasis on achieving project milestones and deliverables.
- Oversee the handling of all on-site materials including vendor supplies and excavation products; ensure proper disposal of hazardous or contaminated soil and materials.
- Discern areas of risk, and convey effective risk management strategies to mitigate potential project setbacks related to construction activities and environmental challenges
- Participate in update meetings to relay and address client and stakeholder concerns; prepare project progress reports to be discussed at meetings.
- Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously; and follow through on projects to successful completion.
- Other related duties and tasks as required
QUALIFICATIONS include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in heavy civil construction, with a focus on rails, tunnels, structures, bridges, and roadways.
- Experience working in sensitive environmental conditions, linear construction roadways, railroads, utility lines, tunnels, or other linear structures.
- NJ Transit, MTA, or Amtrak safety training, is a plus but training will be provided, if required.
- Advanced certifications preferred (NICET, ACI, etc.)
- Ability to pass a TWIC and/or SWAC Background Check at High Level
- Valid drivers license may be required depending on site location
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must be fluent in English (both written and spoken)