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San Antonio, Texas, Summary of Essential Duties: Provide professional project construction management leadership on multiple mid-sized to large, commercial and residential projects (new and renovations) in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Manages the construction, commissioning, and turn-over of projects by providing project leadership, communication, coordination, and conflict resolution to ensure project goals are met. Project portfolio: Typically, one to three (1-3) active projects with an average total value of $1M or more. During project's design phase: Facilitates RFQ, RFP, and Interview selection process. Assists with requirements to initiate, coordinate and seek approval Coordinates design, cost reconciliation and constructability reviews at multiple phases of design including but not limited to Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents. Manages the AE/CMAR/DB contract during Pre-Construction.   During the project's construction phase: Manages the AE/CMAR/DB contract during Construction. Responsible for project budget. Reviews contract changes, technical service contracts, Guaranteed Maximum Price submittals, buy-out documents, pay applications, etc. Responsible for project schedule. Drives progress of consultants and contractors to achieve expected project functionality; and recommends alternatives to recover negative drift. Provides leadership for quality assurance and commissioning. Ensures projects are constructed in compliance with project documents, and state and federal regulations. Coordinates A/E, and third-party testing and inspection, including testing and balancing consultants, commissioning consultants, life safety inspections, TDLR inspections, and other consultants as required by the projects. Responsible for maintaining project documentation, including change orders, RFI's, Submittal & Shop Drawing approvals, and Substitution Requests, monthly Payment Applications, including Primavera schedule updates, surety releases, bonds, payroll, wage rates, subcontracts, HUB participation, retainage release. Monitors job site safety and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and ensures follow-up of remedial action by contractor. Facilitates contractor involvement in the warranty period. Leads one-year warranty walk-through and report. Stays current in Codes and Regulations applicable to design and construction, including International Building Codes, NFPA 101, TDLR, OSHA, ADA, ASHRAE 90.1, SWPPP, and any special requirements of the building type (e.g., healthcare, research labs, special campus project types, etc.) or the local jurisdictions. Performs other duties as assigned. Special Instructions: Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.     Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of ten (10) years construction management experience with historical/existing structures and renovations preferred. Technical certification, licensure, or apprenticeship in one or more building trades.  

Hughesville, Maryland, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc. – SMECO Electrical Substation Project Engineer Company Description Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SMECO), headquartered in Hughesville, Maryland, is a rapidly growing transmission and distribution cooperative with about 500 employees that serves over 175,000 consumers just south of Washington, D.C. SMECO has a peak load of almost 1000 MW, assets in excess of $1 billion, with over 400 miles of transmission lines serving 71 substations. Positions Available  SMECO has opportunities for electrical engineers in our Transmission Department supporting engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance. SMECO is aggressively pursuing electrical engineers required to fill recent promotional vacancies, retirements, and new positions required to meet the demands of operating a robust electric system with innovation and technology. SMECO is prepared to recruit all levels of experience including new engineering graduates.  We have also been very successful at transitioning electrical engineers from other industries into the electric utility business. Positions Description - Transmission We are searching for electrical engineers to support our Transmission Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance needs: Substation and Transmission Project Engineer Provide project management support for new and rebuilt transmission lines, switching stations, substations, and special projects in accordance with engineering and construction compliance and standardization with all corporate and regulatory specifications, policies and procedures. The work activities shall include engineering, project management, material procurement, construction contracting, and construction management of transmission and substation facilities from conception to completion to ensure budget, schedule, and quality. Position Advantage SMECO is looking for qualified technical resources to focus on the investment, maintenance, and operations of the SMECO Electric System. We are looking for motivated electrical engineers ready to seize the opportunity to ensure SMECO is a technically strong Cooperative. SMECO offers an excellent salary and benefit program as well as opportunities for advancement through responsibility and growth. Position Requirements An engineering position candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program and be or able to become a registered Professional Engineer with experience in the Electric Utility industry. Specific experience in the electric utility industry is ideal but SMECO is prepared to recruit all levels of electrical engineering experience from other industries.

Hughesville, Maryland, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc. – SMECO Electrical Substation Project Engineer Company Description Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SMECO), headquartered in Hughesville, Maryland, is a rapidly growing transmission and distribution cooperative with about 500 employees that serves over 175,000 consumers just south of Washington, D.C. SMECO has a peak load of almost 1000 MW, assets in excess of $1 billion, with over 400 miles of transmission lines serving 71 substations. Positions Available  SMECO has opportunities for electrical engineers in our Transmission Department supporting engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance. SMECO is aggressively pursuing electrical engineers required to fill recent promotional vacancies, retirements, and new positions required to meet the demands of operating a robust electric system with innovation and technology. SMECO is prepared to recruit all levels of experience including new engineering graduates.  We have also been very successful at transitioning electrical engineers from other industries into the electric utility business. Positions Description - Transmission We are searching for electrical engineers to support our Transmission Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance needs: Substation and Transmission Project Engineer Provide project management support for new and rebuilt transmission lines, switching stations, substations, and special projects in accordance with engineering and construction compliance and standardization with all corporate and regulatory specifications, policies and procedures. The work activities shall include engineering, project management, material procurement, construction contracting, and construction management of transmission and substation facilities from conception to completion to ensure budget, schedule, and quality. Position Advantage SMECO is looking for qualified technical resources to focus on the investment, maintenance, and operations of the SMECO Electric System. We are looking for motivated electrical engineers ready to seize the opportunity to ensure SMECO is a technically strong Cooperative. SMECO offers an excellent salary and benefit program as well as opportunities for advancement through responsibility and growth. Position Requirements An engineering position candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program and be or able to become a registered Professional Engineer with experience in the Electric Utility industry. Specific experience in the electric utility industry is ideal but SMECO is prepared to recruit all levels of electrical engineering experience from other industries.

Princeton, New Jersey, Director, Construction US-NJ-Princeton Job ID: 2023-16340 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Facilities Management and Physical Plant Overview Reporting directly to and in close collaboration with Executive Director, the Director of Construction is responsible and accountable for the strategic planning, coordination, and overall execution of project delivery for all projects in the portfolio assigned. The Director will oversee a staff (1-6 people) of direct Construction Manager reports, each of whom have varying career expertise and each of whom are assigned to a variety of concurrent projects. Preconstruction: The Director actively engages with OCP (Office of Capital Projects) project team members to establish consistent preconstruction processes, facilitate, and finalize project(s) budgets and schedule(s), the identification and assignment of all necessary enabling work and to ensure that project documents meet all regulatory requirements. Construction: The Director oversees the execution of construction phase activities, including execution of contracts and vendor selections; allocation of staff and resources; ensuring best practices in schedule management, project controls and BIM (Building Information Modeling) technologies; enhancement of safety practices and culture; best in class enforcement and improvement of quality assurance, commissioning, and turn-over protocols. General : The Director shall actively engage with all members of the Office of Capital Projects (OCP) staff, University officials, regulatory agencies and facilities support personnel to identify, and plan mitigate any impacts to other campus operations. In addition, the Director reviews, recommends and advises the Executive Director on the standards, policies and procedures associated with the successful implementation and execution of complex, overlapping construction projects throughout the OCP portfolios. Multiple positions available Princeton University has recently partnered with Helbling Executive Search. For more information about this opportunity, please email Jim Lord jiml@helblingsearch.com or Joe Wargo joew @helblingsearch.com. Electronic submission of credentials is strongly encourage d. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates a seasoned, collaborative construction industry mindset in overseeing diverse project teams on multiple concurrent, highly complex projects. Oversees performance of multiple project construction management firms, while maintaining an awareness of subcontractor trade performance, to make sure that all contractual obligations and codes of conduct are being followed. Verifies individual project milestones and specific goals; tracks and objectively evaluates progress toward goals and, when appropriate, working with the construction manager implements appropriate remedial solutions. Tracks, oversees, manages, and controls construction schedules and associated costs to achieve project(s) completion within schedule parameters and allocated monies. Ensures adherence to scope, budget, and schedule for various new construction and renovation projects. Projects may involve complex, multi-phase and multi-year construction, upgrade, and building infrastructure. Secures the timely issuance of contracts, capital expenditure requests, certification of payments, and other key documents. Establishes, updates, and maintains a comprehensive database on all assigned projects and reports to management on progress and cost. Audits projects cost; evaluates project projections and forecasts along with product and service evaluations; and the evaluation of requested extras and progress payment evaluations. Actively participates in preparation of capital budgets and programs; and high-level coordination of projects through completion. Demonstrates technological proficiency in the application of a collective software suite which combines Primavera P6 (Primavera 6) for CPM analysis, Autodesk Build and PMWeb in support of budget, schedule, quality, communications, and risk management. Utilizes KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and variance analysis techniques to manage project execution and team performance. Coordinates with administrators, faculty, staff, consultants, contractors, organized labor representatives, legal counsel and governmental agencies in the planning, design, and execution of uniquely large/ complex construction programs. Recognizes opportunities for process improvements and offers a record of accomplishment for creating hands-on, resourceful solutions. Champions the University diversity/equity/inclusion goals in every dimension of the role. Liaises with Department of Public Safety (DPS), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and local agencies to establish project specific job hazard assessment and articulate interim life safety measures. Distributes accurate information to the correct people on time; recognizes liabilities and potential problems, prepares, and presents timely recommendations to appropriate officials and decision makers and ensures change orders for design and construction services are warranted and properly priced. Maintains awareness of, and champions enhancements to, industry leading practices related to enhanced project delivery: Lean principals, IDP (Integrative Design Process), Risk, last planner, TAKT. Functions as the Departmentâ™s representative on committees and task forces of the University, external regulatory agencies, and other organizations in support of the mission and design and construction process. Makes effective presentations to groups with disparate levels of technical knowledge of design and construction. May serve on various University committees. Identifies elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelorâ™s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management Minimum of 10+ yearsâ™ experience in project management, and experience in supervising project managers Experience in managing major capital (out of the ground) construction projects Experience in managing multiple projects Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills Requires problem solving, strong leadership, and team-building skills Demonstrated proficiency in Primavera P6 (CPM evaluation), MS Office Suite, Bluebeam Revu (or similar) Working knowledge of: BIM VDC (Virtual Design Coordination) applications: Autodesk Build, BIM360 QA/QC/Cx: Autodesk BIM360Field, PlanGrid (or similar) PM Software: PMWeb, (Procore, E-Builder or similar) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate level education and/or professional license Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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