Construction Administration Manager (Heavy Civil) - Olsson

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Olsson has a job opportunity available to work directly with one of the world's largest technology companies. This project will include oversight of demolition, mass grading, and site utilities at a confidential job site near Columbus, OH. 

As a Construction Administration Manager, you would be responsible for a complex data center construction project, managing and overseeing the quality of construction activities at the project site. In this role you will act as a quality assurance manager representing the owner with regards to all construction activities. Duties include overseeing RFIs and submittals, attendance at project meetings and provide verification overall that the quality documentation of the project is being completed per the owners' requirements. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Oversee and manage the quality assurance program at the project site. 
• Reads and interprets plans and specifications at various stages of a project. 
• Initiates actions needed to keep construction progress on schedule. 
• Solves on-site problems and situations regarding construction of the project and design modifications. 
• Works in all types of terrain and weather conditions on project sites in various stages of construction. 
• Identifies and avoids potential hazards for workers and the public in and around project sites. 

This role will involve travel to the project site, with the opportunity to return to a home base typically occurring every 2-3 weeks or approximately every 20 days. Per diem allowances will be provided as applicable to support travel-related expenses.

We currently have one opening available, and we welcome applications from candidates interested in the possibility of working near Columbus, OH, even if their home base is near one of our other Olsson office locations, which include North Kansas City, MO; Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE; Des Moines, IA; Fayetteville, AR; Tulsa, OK, Oklahoma City, OK or Dallas, TX.

This position includes:

• Applicable PPE (personal protective equipment) provided
• Prescription safety eyewear and work boot reimbursement program
• Company issued laptop
• Cell phone reimbursement options

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Strong attention to detail
• 5 or more years' experience performing construction observation or administration
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and codes
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving history
• Schedule flexibility
• Management or supervisory experience preferred
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Field Grade 1, Nuclear Guage Safety Training, and OSHA10 or OSHA30 preferred
• Associate's degree in a construction related field preferred

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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