Construction Manager

Hill International is seeking a Construction Manager in Austin, Texas

• Provide professional project construction management and leadership on multiple large, complex healthcare and research lab projects on the UT Austin campus. Direct design and construction firms and administer contracts necessary to meet project goals.
• Manage the construction, commissioning and turn-over of major higher education capital projects by providing project leadership, communication, coordination and conflict resolution to ensure project goals are met. Project portfolio: Average 1-3 active projects with an average value of $50M -$100M.
• Responsible for project budget, schedule, quality assurance and coordination of construction services. Drive progress of consultants and contractors to achieve expected project functionality; and recommend alternatives to recover negative drift. Facilitate timely decisions by campus representatives and report progress and issues impacting the project goals to stakeholders. Lead Pre-Construction and Monthly Owner Meetings.
• Advocate with integrity for the UT Austin and Project Manager. Review and approve construction changes, Guaranteed Maximum Price submittals, buy-out documents, pay applications, etc.
• Ensure projects are constructed in compliance with project documents, UT Austin processes, and state and federal regulations. Ensure project documentation is maintained, including change orders, Requests for Information, Submittal & Shop Drawing approvals, and Substitution Requests. Monitor use of Observation Reports.
• Coordinate A/E construction administration and third-party testing and inspection service contracts, including outside testing and balancing consultants, commissioning consultants, life safety inspections, TDLR inspections, and other consultants as required by the projects.
• Ensure accuracy of work-in-place calculations and other elements of monthly Payment Applications, including Primavera schedule updates, surety releases, bonds, payroll, wage rates, subcontracts, HUB participation, retainage release.
• During project design, provide support to Project Manager and institution staff in management of construction activities and processes. Participate in RFQ and RFP selection committee as requested.
• Monitor and document job site safety; Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan Best Management Practices, inspections and posted notifications; and ensure follow-up of remedial action by contractor.
• Facilitate contractor involvement in the warranty period. Monitor warranty issues that may become chronic. Lead one-year warranty walk-through and report.
• Primary project liaison with campus staff, facility user groups, operations and administration during design and contract administration to ensure input, manage expectations, resolve conflicts and facilitate decisions.
• Provide guidance, support, and leadership to the UT Austin construction team. Coordinate with inspection staff to cover critical field installations, mock ups, concealed space and substantial completion inspections, field testing, lab testing, test and balance, fabrication plant inspections, and final inspections of the project. Evaluate CI performance and request resources as required from Project Manager.
• Stay 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.
• Collaborate with other UT Austin colleagues to initiate and develop process improvements.

• 5-10 years’ experience providing CM services on similar projects.
• Experience working for CMAR and/or GC firms is a plus.
• Must be local to Austin, TX.

Depending upon your employment status, Hill’s comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.