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Title:
SEF Construction Manager
Element:
Site, Enclosure and Facilities (SEF)
Manager:
Site, Enclosure, and Facilities (SEF) Manager
Type:
Full time
Location:
La Serena, Chile
Job Summary
Reporting to the Site, Enclosure and Facilities (SEF) Project Element Manager (PEM), the SEF Construction Manager will lead the construction management efforts for the SEF element.
The SEF Construction Manager will support the SEF PEM to ensure that the SEF construction products (a ~$400M Las Campanas site campus with 5 major buildings) are planned and delivered according to the GMTO safety, performance, budget, schedule, and quality targets.
Responsibilities will include supporting the development of the SEF construction cost and schedule estimates, in coordination with the GMTO project and corporate offices and the Agency CM team (ACM; a 3rdparty commercial contractor), monitoring progress of all site construction activities, using earned value management (EVM) metrics, and helping to ensure accurate internal and external reporting of SEF construction progress.
The SEF Construction Manager will be responsible for overseeing and directing the ACM contractor team and administering the ACM services contract.
The SEF Construction Manager, working with various contractors, the ACM team, and the Designer of Record, will support Construction Administration (CA) processes.
The SEF Construction Manager, in support of the SEF PEM, will be directly involved in construction risk management processes, developing risk items, and developing risk mitigation plans to manage the construction risks in accordance with National Science Foundation standards.
With the GMTO Contracts and Procurements (C&P;) team, the SEF Construction Manager will play a key role in planning and executing the international construction procurements ranging from ~$10M to ~$300M.
The SEF Construction Manager, in close coordination with the ACM team, will assist the SEF PEM in coordinating construction work with the GMT Site Operations team at the observatory site.
The SEF Construction Manager will lead the effort to maintain healthy working relationships within the SEF element, within the GMT project, the ACM team, and with external contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Job Duties
Support the PEM in delivering the SEF construction products to agreed safety, quality, budget, schedule, and technical requirements
Serve as the cost account manager (CAM) for construction management (CM) contract




Serve as the CAM for one or more SEF construction contracts
Coordinate site construction activities with the CM and construction contractors
Ensure that safety processes are properly implemented and enforced by the SEF team, the CM team, and contractor teams performing work at the site; ensure that safety requirements and standards are properly flowed down in contractual relationships
Ensure that contractor quality processes are developed and executed according to GMTO standards as defined by the GMTO Quality Assurance Manager, and implemented appropriately by the SEF team, CM, and construction contractors
Support the PEM in recruiting, hiring, coaching, and mentoring the SEF team
Support project controls processes to develop and maintain implementation plans, including adherence to element budgets and schedules, identify variances from these plans, develop corrective actions to achieve compliance with plans or modify plans as necessary per project policies and processes
Prepare SEF procurement strategies and plans, in coordination with the C&P; team, and ensure that GMTO procurement policies are followed in SEF procurements to deliver "best value" construction contracts for GMTO
Assist the PEM in ensuring proper flow-down and implementation of export control regulations associated with SEF construction
Communicate status of construction planning and management to the PEM, deputy project manager (DPM), project manager (PM), and the GMT project team
Coordinate closely with the GMTO Site Operations PEM and team
Support the PEM in the change control processes during construction
Other responsibilities as directed by the PEM
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
A minimum of a BS degree in Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant related field
15 years demonstrated relevant and successful experience with international construction project management and construction contract management at the $100M level
Demonstrated experience working with project management, engineers, and construction management professionals,



and contractors in complex international construction projects
Demonstrated understanding, experience, and success implementing construction project management principles
Ability to prepare documents, reports, and oral presentations in English
Ability to lead the preparation of construction bid packages
Ability to critically review construction drawings and specifications
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and management skills
Proven ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment including safety, budget, schedule, and quality
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in complex international technical environments
Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
20 years of demonstrated relevant and successful experience with international construction projects and construction contract management at the $100M+ level
Experience leading the delivery of complex international construction projects
Experience with construction projects in remote and/or high elevation sites
Experience with complex construction projects in Chile or other South American sites
Proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish (e.g., CEFR B1 or better)
Working Conditions
Open plan office space
Indoor and outdoor fabrication and construction sites
Remote and austere construction sites
International travel
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel by air between US, Chile, and international work sites
Ability to function safely and effectively in remote and high elevation *****m/****ft) construction environments
Direct Reports
Direct reports will vary by workstation and project phase.
Featured Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability.
To request an accommodation, contact a Giant Magellan Telescope Corporation Human Resources Representative.
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