Construction Administrator Jobs in New Jersey

INTRODUCTION

RVE (an Ardurra company) is seeking a Construction Inspection Manager to join our team in Secaucus, New Jersey.

RVE’s (an Ardurra company) team members have more than jobs—they work on projects that help our clients solve problems and build better communities. We are people-focused and community driven. The work we do for our clients directly improves the lives of the community around us.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Construction Inspection Manager is a proven team leader in the construction field and has over 15 years of experience in Civil and Infrastructure construction projects. The individual’s experience should be in overseeing and managing both projects and a team of construction inspectors and contract administrators. This position is a supervisory and construction management role and will be directly responsible for all construction operations for the Secaucus Regional Office. This individual will manage and supervise a staff of construction inspectors and will collaborate with engineering project managers and administrative staff. This position will report directly to the Regional Manager. Supervised staff shall be responsible for successful inspection and contract administration of a diverse variety of projects. Such projects shall include the rehabilitation and replacement of municipal roads, underground utilities (drainage, sanitary sewer systems, combined sewer systems, potable water systems), park and recreational facilities, private land development. This individual will also collaborate with other company inspection managers for occasional overlap with water/wastewater projects and vertical/building projects.

Primary Duties:

• Design to construction phase transition coordination with design team including constructability reviews during design phase and assumption of project responsibility from preconstruction conference through project close-out.
• Responsible for project construction phase planning, staff assignments, coordination with other departments and offices to balance dynamic construction scheduling needs (resource planning) and hiring.
• Continued quality control of all payment certifications.
• Lead and promote daily communication across Inspection teams and timely communication with design team and clients as needed.
• Identify, scope and administer field changes for unforeseen conditions including change order cost and schedule negotiation.
• Mentorship for inspection team.
• Implement staff development protocols, including skills training and certifications.
• Application and enforcement of company policies.
• This is a full-time supervisory position of a construction inspection team.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Leadership
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proactive and organized
• Proficient with inspection software, Microsoft Office Suite and related programs
• Two-year technical or associate’s degree in construction technology or construction management are a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree a plus
• OSHA Certifications 10/30 preferred
• NICET Certifications I, II, III preferred
• ACI - Field Technician Certification preferred
• New Jersey Society of Asphalt Technicians - Field Testing preferred
• NJDOT - Traffic Control Coordinator preferred
• Work Zone Safety preferred
• Confined Space Training preferred

COMPENSATION

• Salary Range: $94,000 - $122,200 annually.

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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